The third editions of the Salvation Army tune-books represent a significant update to a long-running musical tradition. Across Australia, Salvation Army bands…
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A guide to collecting the complete set of tune-book third editions
Why A Classic Hymn Changes With Every Conducting Era
A familiar hymn can sound like a different piece when a new conductor takes the baton. The notes may remain unchanged, yet tempo, articulation, balance and…
Beating the new year: the cadence that marches us forward
Every January in towns from Brisbane to Hobart, brass bands line up outside local Salvation Army corps halls. A single snare drummer raises the sticks, and the…
Choosing Between Two Recent Christmas EPs by Ear
Christmas listening in Australia has its own atmosphere. A brass band or songster recording may be playing while the pavlova is assembled, the barbecue is…
The Use Of The Bass Tuba Countermelody In Worship Favorites
A bass tuba countermelody can change the character of a worship arrangement without demanding attention. Sitting beneath the melody, it adds movement, warmth…
Hearing the Soprano Solo in a Festive March
A well-recorded soprano solo in a festive march should sound bright, poised and clearly placed above the ensemble without becoming piercing. In a brass band…
A corps visit album shaped by community
A corps visit album captures more than a concert. It preserves the sound of people gathering, serving and worshipping together, with every brass entry, vocal…
Five Free Downloads Every Trombone Section Leader Should Know
A strong trombone section can change the character of a brass band, from a broad hymn line to a bright, confident passage in a contemporary worship set. For…
How reverb shapes comfort in chapel recordings
Reverb gives a recording a sense of place. In a chapel, reflected sound can make brass, voices and organ tones feel gently connected, creating the impression…
Transfer MP3 Purchases to a Car USB Drive
A USB drive can make Salvation Army music easy to enjoy on the road, whether you are travelling across Melbourne, commuting through Sydney or heading beyond…