“Scheibs Vibes” the USA East Music Podcast launched. This podcast will be released monthly and will feature conversations with individuals who have contributed to and have significantly impacted The Salvation Army’s music programs in the USA Eastern Territory and beyond. Tom Scheibner, USA Eastern Territory Assistant Territorial Music Secretary, hosts this podcast and draws upon his …

Star Lake Musicamp 2018 – Wet and Wild! SLMC 2018 started out with a boom, as a loud noise indicated that power was going out throughout camp during a thunderstorm on the opening night Welcome Program in the Tabernacle. This followed a day of rain showers and thunderstorms that necessitated changes in locations for audition …

Matthew 10:27 “What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.” We thank our Lord Jesus for every time and for every location that we are able to freely proclaim His truths… But, some places are a little extra cool! On Sept. 8th …

The band was once again privileged to be on duty last weekend at the Centennial Memorial Temple in New York City to publicly welcome The Messengers of the Kingdom session as the Eastern Territory’s newest Cadets. The special guest speaker for the night was National Commander Commissioner David Hudson who brought the word. This is always …

June 22 – August 5, 2018 Week 1 Summer Brass started its sixth year with an orientation led by Steve and Sharon Bussey at Territorial Headquarters – we were lucky to have them for the second year in a row. The Bussey’s talked about the Old Orchard Beach pier ministry as well as how to …

Since 1984, Star Search has been a staple event for the USA Eastern Territory. After a year at the Westchester center, the 34th Star Search was back in Hershey, PA at the Hershey Lodge. This program has been successful in providing motivation for young people to work hard in their chosen fields of artistic endeavor. …

P&W Horn Charts Here are some horn charts that we have compiled over the last few years.  These were arranged by various composers for various different bands and events.  Use at your own risk!  NOTE: Spend some time figuring out the road map before you hand these to your brass players.  [button link=”https://www.dropbox.com/sh/06kxrer5xdy3kv1/AACsMrS0FRx65U9IZr28X5tta?dl=0″ linktarget=”_blank” color=”orange” …

I. How to Properly Warm Up Breathing Exercises – the continuous movement of air in and air out Mouthpiece Buzzing – this should be done with a tuner or a keyboard Long Tones with Instrument – questions to think about while playing long tones:             * Am I playing with a beautiful sound?             * …

The schedule for Territorial Star Search 2018 on June 16, 2018, is now available.  Come out and support and encourage our young people as they perform. 2018 Territorial Star Search Schedule of Events

By Kathryn Higgins I’d consider myself a well-travelled person. I’ve lived in three countries, backpacked through Europe and scoped out several Mediterranean hot-spots… and nothing in my experience can compare to the cultural uniqueness of Japan. Fish. All foods have a fish-quality in texture and taste. People openly smoke in restaurants. They have three alphabets, …