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Leslie Condon
For many years, the name of Leslie Condon has been found in the various journals of Salvation Army Bands. Whether it was a simple hymn tune arrangement to a detailed tone poem, the message of the Gospel would still be there. His pieces have become undisputed classics and are still loved by those who hear them for the first time or for the hundredth time!.
It was through his music that he was not afraid to break new ground, this he proved with "The Call Of The Righteous". One of his first published pieces was "Duke Street" and later Fakenham Temple" which includes the tune associated with the words "I believe we shall win!". Leslie also wrote a march in memory of the Salvation Army Holiday week fellowship then held at Bognor Regis and titled it accordingly. This march includes a lovely chorus, "Life is a song when you walk with Jesus".
Les was suddenly promoted to Glory while playing Carols with Croydon Citadel Band in the town centre, where he served as Bandmaster, on Christmas Eve 1983.