The history of Salvation Army recording is closely tied to the movement’s musical life. Brass bands, songsters, soloists, worship leaders, and congregations…
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Brass band favorites in one digital collection
The New Release: Digital Bundle of Brass Band Favorites brings together a focused selection of Salvation Army brass band recordings for listeners who value…
A Guide To Accompaniment Albums For The Festive Season
The festive season brings a distinctive rhythm to Salvation Army worship. Congregations sing familiar carols, seasonal songs, and hymns, while musicians…
Finding Fresh Voices in the Songster Archive
A songster archive can feel familiar at first: well-loved choruses, celebrated conductors, and recordings connected with major Salvation Army events. Yet…
The Story Behind SP&S Tunes’ Most Downloaded Christmas Collection
Every Christmas, familiar melodies return with fresh meaning. A brass band’s warmth, the clarity of a songster chorus, or a quiet solo can make an old carol…
A Warm, Well-Planned Brass Band Listening Party
How to host a listening party with brass band albums is really a question of atmosphere, pacing, and shared attention. The best gatherings give guests space to…
Hear the Tenor Horn Shine on SP&S Tunes
The tenor horn is one of the brass band’s most distinctive voices: warm, rounded and richly expressive. Sitting between the higher cornets and the lower brass,…
Free Resources for New Salvation Army Musicians
Starting a musical journey in The Salvation Army can feel overwhelming. There are brass band parts to learn, songs to sing, worship settings to explore, and…
Making Church CD Lending Libraries Work Well
A church lending library can extend the life of a music collection while helping congregations discover recordings they might never purchase for themselves.…
Why the Euphonium Shines in Salvation Army Solo Recordings
The euphonium occupies a distinctive place in Salvation Army music. Its rounded tone can sound warm and vocal, yet it has enough projection to carry a melody…