Brass bands across Salvation Army corps in Australia have long relied on rousing major key medleys to carry processions, open meetings, and accompany community…
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Finding major key medleys in our festival march collection
The quiet strength of the percussion section in hymn accompaniments
The percussion section often stands in the shadows of a brass band, yet its contribution to Salvation Army hymn accompaniments is anything but minor. From the…
Building flexible accompaniment tracks for small corps singers
Small corps singers across regional Australia often struggle to support worship when instrumentalists are few and rehearsal time is short. A well-designed…
Albums that suit a Sunday evening songster devotional
As the working week winds down across our cities and suburbs, many songster leaders in Australia find themselves planning the music for Sunday evening…
Physical CD booklets hold liner notes you cannot find online
When the Salvation Army first pressed brass band recordings onto shellac in the early twentieth century, every sleeve carried a folded sheet of paper with…
A listener's toolbox for identifying ensemble members by ear
Sitting on the verandah with a cold drink on a sticky Brisbane arvo, or driving down the Pacific Highway with the windows down, Australians have long made…
The Joy of the Cornet Solo: A Deep Dive into Our Soloist Series
There's a moment in every Salvation Army band meeting when the full ensemble falls quiet, the conductor nods, and a single cornet rises above the silence. That…
How to curate a memorial service playlist with remembrance albums
Music can give a memorial service its emotional shape, creating space for reflection, gratitude and shared memories. A carefully chosen playlist can support…
Meet the Composer Shaping the Newest Tune-Book Supplement
The latest tune-book supplement has arrived at SP&S Tunes, and brass bands across Australia are already marking their scores. From Melbourne's inner-city corps…
A thematic index of free downloads for Sunday school openings
The Salvation Army has long held Sunday school as a cornerstone of its ministry across Australia, from the bustling inner-city corps in Sydney and Melbourne to…