Soloist albums bring a personal voice to Salvation Army music. A cornet, euphonium, vocal, piano or orchestral solo can make a familiar hymn feel intimate,…
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A Guide To Popular Soloist Albums At SP&S Tunes
Why album artwork matters in a digital music store
Album artwork is often the first thing a listener notices when browsing an online music catalogue. Before pressing play, customers use the image to identify a…
Exploring musical styles on SP&S Tunes
SP&S Tunes brings together a broad selection of Salvation Army music, from polished brass band recordings to intimate solo performances and practical tune-book…
New Free Download: Brass Quartet for Special Occasions
A well-played brass quartet can give a gathering warmth, ceremony and a distinctly live musical character. The new free download from SP&S Tunes is designed…
How to Create a Rotation of Physical CDs for Your Car
A well-planned car CD rotation makes everyday driving feel more varied, whether you are crossing Sydney in peak-hour traffic or travelling between regional…
How a Rehearsal Session Became a Beloved Album
The album began in an ordinary rehearsal room, with music stands, instrument cases and the quiet hum of people arriving after work. Nobody entered expecting a…
Downloadable playlists for your summer camp worship
Summer camp worship in Australia often needs to work across changing locations, weather and group energy. A playlist may begin with a reflective song beside a…
A spotlight on the bass trombone in our brass albums
In a brass band, the bass trombone often works below the surface of the music, yet its contribution can shape the character of an entire performance. It adds…
The role of the deputy conductor in studio recordings
A studio recording brings together musicians, engineers, producers, soloists, and a conductor under strict time and technical limits. In that setting, the…
How to Use FLAC Files for Your Home Audio System
FLAC files provide CD-quality or better digital audio while using less storage than uncompressed WAV files. Because FLAC is lossless, it preserves the original…