J. Brian Hill - UK 2010

J Brian Hill and I met on myspace back in 2005. At that time who would have thought that Brian would become one of my closest friends even though he lives 1000s of miles away. It's become an almost annual occasion over the past 4 years of either me going to Chicago (2006) or, more often, Brian coming to the UK. His visit is much anticipated by our whole family each time he arrives. So this year brings both excitement and joy in his return. 

This year he will be once again working with my BTEC students at William Lovell CE School, Stickney. The project is really quite fascinating. The suggestion came from over the pond that we should look at giving the students a real project raising money for a charity close to our students hearts. What better charity than Children in Need. Little did I know that it would turn rapidly into a monster project. 

We had a song-writing contest to write a song to raise awareness and money for Children in Need. Four excellent songs were entered and the winning  song "Let the world know" by Hayleigh Garrett was chosen. The next step was to frantically create a backing track for the song. Brian will be working with Hayleigh to help edit the lyrics and work on vocal arrangement. Ashley and Phil Wilson will be helping to record the song and the whole BTEC group will be recording the vocals. It is hoped that the song will be performed at the Embassy Skegness on Children in Need night 17 November. It's public debut will take place in Brian's worship concert at Holy Trinity 24 October. Shortly after the CD will be produced.

Not only is Brian leading this workshop, but also, he will be performing at Holy Trinity, Boston on Sunday 24 October at 6:30pm. The evening will include a collection of Brian's songs including his US Christian Radio hit "Blessed by love". His sensitivity and passion for God is evident whenever he performs. I heartily recommend this concert to everyone and anyone what ever your walk of life.