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Music Editorial Music Editorial resources The Salvation Army's mission through the provision of brass and choral sheet music.

Since it's inception in 1883, Music Editorial has sought to provide The Salvation Army with music that is both compatible with and practical to the movement's needs. Primarily, this music resources brass bands and choral groups and is published by Salvationist Publishing and Supplies Ltd with the sole aim to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

10/09/2026

On the tenth day of Christmas Prep, Music Editorial has two excellent resources to share with you.

First, The Sounds of Christmas is a collection of 36 arrangements of popular Christmas carols and tunes. Scored for five players, it is available for brass players and also includes C and F parts, making it suitable for a variety of instrumental groups.

Individual pieces can also be purchased as digital downloads through SAMI.
🎼 Explore The Sounds of Christmas here:
https://samusicindex.com/brass?series=Sounds+of+Christmas

Our second resource is the accompanying Sounds of Christmas recording, available on SA Music Play, the one-stop destination for Salvation Army music streaming. Listening to these recordings is a great way to discover the collection and gather inspiration for your Christmas ministry.

🎧 Listen on SA Music Play:
https://samusicplay.com/albums/sounds-of-christmas

Why not take a look at both resources and see how they could support your Christmas music-making this year?

09/09/2026

On the ninth day of Christmas Prep, Music Editorial reminds you of a valuable resource that was first released two years ago: Jazz Advent Vespers.

Developed by Majors Richard and Caroline Mingay, this resource provides an opportunity for people to gather, pause and reflect during the often busy and hectic Advent season. Designed as a complete worship experience, it includes everything you need to host an Advent Vespers gathering in your local setting.

The resource features six jazz arrangements by Richard Mingay, written with flexible instrumentation in mind. They work effectively with piano accompaniment alone or can be enhanced with the addition of drum kit, bass and other instrumentalists.

🎶 Best of all, this resource is completely FREE and includes:
Music demonstration tracks
Backing tracks
Sheet music
A full script
Leaders' notes

Why not explore Jazz Advent Vespers and consider using it as part of your Advent programme this year?

https://www.salvationist.org.uk/resources/key-dates/advent-jazz-vespers

Enjoy this video of ‘Silent Night!’

08/09/2026

On the eighth day of Christmas Prep, Music Editorial brings you a new song for children's voices: 'For you and for me!'

The lyrics were compiled by Lauren Westwood, drawing on thoughts and short poems written by members of Bromley Temple Singing Company about what Christmas means to them. The result is a thoughtful and engaging song that reflects the wonder and significance of the Christmas story through the eyes and experiences of young people.

🎶 As you complete your Christmas preparations, why not take a moment to reflect on the message of the season with this video excerpt of the song?

This piece is one of six songs included in SING TO THE LORD (Children's Voices), Volume 32. One of the other songs from this collection was featured earlier in our Christmas Prep series on Day 3.

🎼 Available to purchase from SP&S: https://www.sps-shop.com/102337-sing-to-the-lord-childrens-voices-volume-32

07/09/2026

On the seventh day of Christmas Prep., Music Editorial is delighted to share a brand‑new Christmas march: 'The Wonder of Christmas' by Ian Clarke.

This vibrant UNITY SERIES release weaves together five much‑loved carols into a joyful, energetic march perfect for the season. Why not take a moment to enjoy the demo‑day recording, capturing all the sparkle and spirit of this new piece?

This piece is available to purchase digitally or hard copy from SAMI at : https://samusicindex.com/brass/the-wonder-of-christmas/12103

06/09/2026

On the sixth day of Christmas Prep., Music Editorial highlights a beautiful new song from SING TO THE LORD (Mixed Voices) Volume 33, Part 2: 'A gift from God'

With lyrics by Major Malcolm Westwood, this thoughtful song focuses on the transforming gift that God gave to the world through the sending of his Son, Jesus Christ. Within the music, listeners will also recognise a reference to the well-loved carol Hark! the herald angels sing, adding a familiar and festive touch to this new work.

🎶 Enjoy this video excerpt of the song.
This piece is one of seven songs included in Sing to the Lord (Mixed Voices) Volume 33, Part 2, which is available to purchase from SP&S: https://samusicindex.com/vocal/a-gift-from-god/13211

05/09/2026

On the fifth day of Christmas Prep., Music Editorial brings you a piano feature.

Published as part of our Piano Offertory Series, this beautiful arrangement of Terry Camsey's 'Christmas Lullaby' has been crafted by Kevin Larsson (USA Western Territory). Thoughtfully written for the pianist, it offers a reflective and expressive addition to Christmas worship and seasonal programmes.

🎹 We are grateful to Victoria (Peterborough Citadel Corps) for recording this video and helping to showcase this lovely arrangement.

Take a moment to watch and listen to this performance and consider adding it to your Christmas repertoire this year. Available from: https://samusicindex.com/contemporary/a-christmas-lullaby/1487

04/09/2026

On the fourth day of Christmas Prep, Music Editorial presents 'Joyful Bells', an uplifting arrangement of the carol Sweet Chiming Christmas Bells by Avelan Ntsiete.

Published in the June edition of the UNITY SERIES Band Journal. This flexible arrangement is scored for five parts and is suitable for a variety of ensembles, with both C and F parts included.

🎶 Enjoy this video excerpt and discover how this joyful setting could enhance your Christmas music programme.

🎼 This music is available to purchase from: https://samusicindex.com/brass/joyful-bells/12102

03/09/2026

On the third day of Christmas Prep, Music Editorial brings you a vocal offering.

'It's a brand new day!', written by Adrian Griffiths and John Ellwood, is a fantastic new Christmas song for junior choirs to explore this festive season. With its fresh message and engaging style, it's sure to be enjoyed by both singers and congregations alike.

🎶 Take a watch and listen to this video, recorded during the demonstration track recording day.

This song is one of six featured in Sing to the Lord: Children's Voices, Volume 32, which is available to purchase from SP&S.
https://www.sps-shop.com/102337-sing-to-the-lord-childrens-voices-volume-32

On the second day of Christmas Prep, Music Editorial is highlighting one of the most comprehensive Christmas music resou...
02/09/2026

On the second day of Christmas Prep, Music Editorial is highlighting one of the most comprehensive Christmas music resources available: The Christmas Collection.

This extensive publication is available in both Piano & Vocal and Brass/Winds editions. The Piano & Vocal edition contains 107 carols, while the Brass/Winds edition features 143 carols along with 10 Christmas arrangements.

The Brass/Winds edition can be purchased as complete Brass Band or Wind Band sets, or as individual instrumental books in both march-card and A4 formats.

🎼 Why not take a closer look at all the options on the SP&S website? https://www.sps-shop.com/search/for/christmas+collection/

In addition, a demonstration album featuring 34 of the arrangements has been recorded by the International Staff Band and Black D**e Band.

🎧 Why not subscribe and enjoy this recording, along with more than 6,000 other tracks available on the platform? https://samusicplay.com/

01/09/2026

We are delighted to bring you our 12 Days of Christmas Prep, highlighting music resources that can support your ministry throughout December.

Our first featured piece is 'The first Nowell', arranged by Noël Jones and published in the July edition of the TRIUMPH SERIES Band Journal. This inspiring arrangement offers a fresh take on one of the season's most loved carols and is a valuable addition to any Christmas programme.

Enjoy this video excerpt of the arrangement.

🎼 Sheet music is available to purchase from SAMI at: https://samusicindex.com/brass/the-first-nowell/12109

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