from Gulfport, MS
1903
Died:1989
English composer • Minister
Eric Ball ( composer ) " Eric Walter John Ball " ( 1903-10-31 Cite news His musical origins were founded in the Salvation Army, and he rose to become an officer ( Ordained Minister ) with the rank of Major, before resigning in 1946 and moving into the general British Brass Band movement During his time in the Salvation Army, Eric Ball conducted both the SP&S Band and also the International Staff Band.