Advent and Christmas songster albums bring a distinctive choral voice to the seasonal soundtrack. Rooted in Salvation Army musical tradition, these recordings…
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A guide to songster albums for Advent and Christmas
Brass Band Wedding Albums That Couples Keep Coming Back To
Across Australia, couples planning a wedding often ask the same question: which recordings capture the right mood for the ceremony without sounding like every…
How to use FLAC files for archiving your Salvation Army music
Salvation Army musicians across Australia often accumulate an extensive personal collection over decades of service in bands, songsters, and worship teams.…
The Bass Trombone: A Spotlight on Its Role in Our Albums
At the lower end of the brass section, the bass trombone brings weight, warmth and a distinctive edge to Salvation Army music. Its sound can be broad and…
The rehearsal that found its Christmas voice
It began as an ordinary rehearsal: music stands in place, valves oiled, folders open and players settling into the familiar sound of a Salvation Army brass…
New Contemporary Worship Album from the Brass Band Arrives
SP&S Tunes has released a contemporary worship album performed by a Salvation Army brass band. The collection reimagines modern worship songs through the rich,…
How to Rip Your Physical CDs for Portable Listening
Physical CDs still have a place in many music collections, especially for Salvation Army brass bands, songsters, soloists and worship ensembles. Ripping a disc…
The Best Physical CDs for a Brass Band Fan
A physical CD makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys the power, precision and warmth of brass band music. It offers more than a recording: the case,…
Free Salvation Army music downloads worth discovering
The free downloads section on SP&S Tunes is easy to overlook when you are browsing new CD releases, digital albums and well-known brass band recordings. Yet it…
The Soprano Cornet’s Legacy in Brass Band Recordings
The soprano cornet occupies a small but distinctive place in the sound of a brass band. Perched above the ensemble, its bright tone can add sparkle to a hymn…