Alan Williams
Alan Williams
UK & Republic of Ireland Territory
Born to Salvation Army Officer parents, Alan’s music education began in Glasgow, singing with the singing company and with his first notes played on a cornet. Ongoing music tuition took place at both at school and in the corps in Norwich, before formal music education at Colchester Institute of Music and Performing Arts gained Alan a First Class Bachelor of the Arts (Music) degree, where he studied Composition, Trumpet, and Singing. Currently working for The Salvation Army as an Editor in the Music Editorial team, Alan is also a member of The International Staff Band. At Bromley Temple Corps, Alan is the Young People’s Band Leader and a keen bandsman and songster.
See Amid the Winter's Snow
This setting, using Edward Caswell’s familiar words and the verse of the melody by John Goss, was written as a response to the difficulty of finding relatable Christmas worship group repertoire that can engage a whole congregation; those who, at this time of year, just want to sing traditional carols and those who are looking for something more modern. The straightforward melodic patterns should be easy for all to pick up and “Sing through all Jerusalem: Christ is born in Bethlehem.”
