So the saying goes. So. with this at the back of their minds, Brothers E.K Botchey, A.K Bentil, New Tafo, J.K. Appiah, J.K Owusu Bantama; Peter Amakye, Asawasi; I.K. Idan, A.K Andoh, Wesley; John Owusu, Suame; and Sisters Margret Owusu and Elizabeth Arthur both of Bantama, jointly came up with the idea of forming a Union of all Methodist Singing Bands in the Kumasi District, Rev. C.A. Apatu, who gladly welcomed the idea and the thereafter lent them his full support. Since all the men and women already mentioned above were all resident Kumasi, it dawned on them that for them to succeed to draw all the circuits in to the Union, they will have to embark on a visitation tour of all the circuits. For financial reasons, they approached a sister at Amakom Methodist Church by name Mrs. Mary Frans (now deceased) who later became the sole Patroness of the Union. She single handedly sponsored all the visits which took them to Dormaa Ahenkro, Sunyani, Kintampo, Mamfie, Ashanti Mampong, Obuasi, Bekwai and Effiduasi among others.

One remarkable thing about Mrs. Frans (as she was popularly called) was that she not only financed the visits, but also accompanied them as well. Today, as we write the history of the Union, we take the opportunity to pay tribute to her memory, for we could not have been where we are now without her toil and sacrifices. May her soul rest in Peace! The Union was finally inaugurated on Saturday, 20th July, 1974 at 8.30am at the Wesley Methodist Church, Kumasi, by the Chairman of the District, Rev. G.A. Apatu. He also inducted into office the first officers of the Union with Brother J.K. Appiah of blessed memory as President and brother A.K. Bentil as Secretary. The efforts to form the Union yielded good and positive results, as all the other Districts followed suit, and later, the national Union. The first ever District Conference of the Union after its formation was held at Wesley college, Kumasi in 1975 and in 1976, the Second District Conference was held at Mampong.

Tragedy hit the Union soon after the Second Conference at Mampong as one of the founding members and the first President of the Union, Brother J.K. Appiah, died after a short illness. The Union became inactive after his death until 1982 when it was reviewed and the Third District Conference was held at K.O. Methodist Primary School in Kumasi. From 1982 to this time, it is noteworthy to report that the Union has grown very remarkably, having branches in almost all the 39 circuits within the Kumasi Diocese. At this juncture, it would be very appropriate for us to record our appreciation to the following members who at one time or another have in diverse ways helped the Union to grow so remarkably:

Brothers E.K. Motchey, A.K. Bewntil, Peter Anokye, John Owusu Manu, N.A. Afrifa; Rev. I.Y. Boamah and J.K Appiagyei.

At the National front, the contribution of the Diocese has been immense. From 1984 to 1986, Brother I.Y. Boamah served as the National Treasurer. From 1980 to 1990 Brother A.K. Benti was the National Secretary. Brother Kennedy Arkorful, (once a Diocesan Secretary) also served as National Assistant Secretary, Sis. Cecilia McVroom, (Past Diocesan Vice President) again served as the National Treasurer. These no doubt, give proof to the fact that the Diocese is playing no mean role in the affairs of the National Union. Only that, as the Diocese also won the Bible Quiz Competition, and would have won the Singing Competition as well if it ever came on. Today, as the history of the formation of the Kumasi Diocese Singing Bands’ Union comes to be written, we all rejoice in the fact that in spite of our weaknesses, troubles and sometimes persecutions, we have been able to serve our Master.