Elastic Band

(logo designed by Emily &
Rebecca Johnston)

Originally formed during 2003 as the Emmanuel Church Youth Band, we decided to rename it when one day, one of our members came up to us and said, "With three of you being over 40, you might be stretching it, calling it a Youth Band. I reckon you ought to call it the Elastic Band." The name stuck.

The Elastic Band supplements the classical music of the church with contemporary Christian songs, mostly written for young audiences within the last ten years. We attempt to pick up on the most recent songs that we like the best, songs that express our faith in a youth orientated musical medium. Elastic Band sometimes works with the choir who are always willing to have a go at something different. The church has been very welcoming of this different genre of Christian music. Our musicians range from 11 years old to "over 50".

EMMANUEL CHURCH ELASTIC BAND
	Mary Armstrong		Vocals
	Gemma Aldous		Computing / Projection
	Kimberley Aldous		Glockenspiel / Percussion
	Jordan Ball		Guitar
	Andrew Gilding		Electric Guitar
	Emily Johnston		Flute / Bass Guitar
	Jane Johnston		Violin
	Rebecca Johnston		Keyboard / Flute
	Molly Martin		Guitar / Vocals
	Mary Perry		Keyboard / Saxophone / Recorder
	Bruce Waldron		Guitar / Vocals