Music Editorial

14/08/2025

🎶 New Music from David Mills! 🎶

A few weeks ago at UKI THQ, we had the pleasure of welcoming David Mills from the Canada and Bermuda Territory, who stopped by while on holiday in the UK.

Here is a video of the The International Staff Band performing his latest published piece from the Judd Street Collection - a joyful and energetic arrangement of the chorus 'I will sing unto the Lord', inspired by the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea as told in the song of Moses and Miriam found in Exodus, chapter 15.

🎼 Available now from SAMI as a digital download or hard copy:
https://samusicindex.com/brass/i-will-sing-unto-the-lord-exodus-15/11991

07/08/2025

**MENTORING PROGRAMME (COMPOSITION)**

🎶 Calling all composers! 🎶

Have you ever thought about writing music for Salvation Army journals? Now’s your chance!

We’re excited to announce that applications are open for our next Composer Mentoring Programme! Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, if you're 18+ and The Salvation Army is your church, we’d love to hear from you.

💻 The programme includes one-to-one online tutorials tailored to your level.
🎺 Whether you write for brass band, choirs or worship — this is for you!

Check out this video from Andrew Blyth, created for our first programme in 2021 — the details still apply today.

👉 Ready to apply? Just fill out our short online form and don’t forget to attach two pieces of music you’ve written — they’re part of the application process! The application window shuts Friday 8th September

https://tinyurl.com/MusicEdMentoring

01/08/2025

** FULLY SCORED - Episode 70 **

In this brand new episode of the Fully Scored podcast, we go back in time. No, not to 2020 as this Zoom image may suggest, but back to the year 2000.

To coincide with the launch of the new Heritage album by The International Staff Band, three special guests join Matthew to reminisce about the first decade of the new millennium. Dr Stephen Cobb, Andrew Blyth and Kevin Norbury all give their unique perspective on the music of this decade. The topics of conversation include: the way SA music was changing, the key composers of the time and the stories behind the music. We also get an insight into the inner workings of Music Editorial in that era!

You can listen now at: https://shows.acast.com/fully-scored/episodes/fully-scored-ep-70

30/07/2025

We wrapped up a long day of recording demo tracks at World of Sound studios with some snippets of Triumph Series music. Here is a video featuring 'His glorious love', the latest piece by Keith Manners (Southend Citadel). 🎶

This suite, published in the July 2025 TRIUMPH SERIES BAND JOURNAL, explores three aspects of God’s love:
💪 Strength
🤫 Quietness
🎉 Joy

If you’re into brass band music or just curious to hear something fresh, check it out! The piece is available from Salvation Army Music Index:
https://samusicindex.com/brass/his-glorious-love/12060?title=his+glorious

🎥 Watch the video, enjoy the music, and maybe hum along — we won’t judge.

29/07/2025

As Territorial Music School is now in full swing, our thoughts turn to all the young Salvationists around the world taking part in summer camps and schools over the coming weeks.

These moments are more than just music and fellowship — they’re often life-shaping experiences, full of growth, discovery, and deep spiritual impact.

We’re so grateful for the opportunity this ministry brings, and we recognise what a pivotal time this can be in a young person’s journey of faith.

If you can, please take a moment to pray for all the delegates and staff involved — for energy, inspiration, and a real sense of God’s presence throughout.

26/07/2025

25/07/2025

Here is a video of The International Staff Band's Andrew Hedley playing part of Adrian Lyon’s (Colchester Citadel) Euphonium solo – Lullaby, which is part of the July TRIUMPH SERIES BAND JOURNAL.

This is an original melody by Adrian which has previously been published in the Sing to the Lord (Children’s Voices Series). The words used were by John Coutts. Here are the words of the first verse:

May my foe become my friend,
Anger sleep, resentment cease.
By your crib let quarrels end.
You have come to bring us peace.
Loving heart and voice reply
With a simple lullaby.

This piece is available to purchase from Salvation Army Music Index: https://samusicindex.com/brass/lullaby/12061

18/07/2025

**DIGITAL PIANO TUNE BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE**
🎹 Calling all piano and keyboard players! 🎹
Does your music stand end up looking like a balancing act when you're using the Piano Tune Book? 😅
Good news! The digital version is now available to purchase from Salvation Army Music Index — no more clips, no more stacking books to keep the right page open.

Just search for any tune from the 2015 Tune Book in the Contemporary section of the site. Under Digital Sheet Music, you can purchase either of the two tune books.

✨ For example, check out General John Larsson’s beautiful tune 'I’ll Not Turn Back':
🔗 https://samusicindex.com/contemporary/ill-not-turn-back/1009

11/07/2025

🎺 Brass players, take note! 🎺

Here’s a gem from the 1890s, straight out of The Musical Salvationist. Adjutant Frederick Hawkes had some advice for brass musicians — does it still hit the right note today?

👉 Ever had sluggish valves on your instrument?
💬 What’s your go-to fix?

Let’s hear your tips in the comments — or share your vintage brass wisdom! 👇

08/07/2025

A fantastic new episode of Fully Scored is now available for your listening pleasure, featuring Dr Howard Evans (Bandmaster - Boscombe Salvation Army), the prolific James Curnow and Gemma Potter (The International Staff Band).

Download it from wherever you normally get your podcasts, or from:
https://www.salvationist.org.uk/podcasts/fully-scored/fully-scored-ep-69

04/07/2025

**TRIUMPH SERIES BRASS BAND JOURNAL - NOW AVAILABLE**

The latest Triumph Series journal is out — and it’s packed with four fantastic new compositions for your brass band to explore! Whether you're planning for Christmas or looking for something fresh, there’s something here for every ensemble:

✨ Christmas Selections:

🎄 Gabriel’s Message – A beautiful carol arrangement by Paul Sharman (Regent Hall)

🥁 Christmas Holly – A festive march by Ralph Pearce (USA Eastern Territory)

🎼 Other pieces:

🎺 Lullaby – A tender Euphonium solo by Adrian Lyon (Colchester Citadel), based on his tune from Sing to the Lord (Children’s Voices Series)

🌟 His Glorious Love – A new suite by Keith Manners (Southend Citadel)

Perfect for concerts or worship settings — why not give them a try with your band?

This journal is available to purchase from SP&S at:
https://www.sps-shop.com/SPS35164

Just a reminder that C and F parts are now available for download from SAMI for this journal, just search for the relevant piece at:
https://samusicindex.com/brass

24/06/2025

In Matthew 5:14-16, as part of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says, ‘You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.’

These words were the basis for Susan Bogert Warner’s lyrics ‘Jesus bids us shine’. The words have been set to a new tune in David Elliott's latest song ‘Shine’. Here is a video taster of the song, published as part of Sing to the Lord (Children’s voices series) Volume 31.

This publication is available to purchase from SP&S at:
https://www.sps-shop.com/sing-to-the-lord-childrens-voices-series-volume-31

The backing and demonstration tracks can be downloaded at:
https://www.sps-shop.com/STTLCV25-download