As Music has been an important part of many activities since the beginning of The Salvation Army, a wide variety of Instruments were used.
Preference was given to music instruments that were easy to carry and could also be played outdoors.
Various music instruments
From early on not only the well-known brass instruments, but various other musical instruments were used by members of The Salvation Army. William Booth consciously wanted a style of music, that was not similar to church music, to attract the people on the streets.
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The Campfield Musical Instrument Works
The Salvation Army produced instruments normally found in a British-type brass bands. Besides the main models "OUR OWN MAKE", "TRIUMPH", "TRIUMPHONIC" and "BANDMASTER", there were other models made for youth bands or special reasons that existed for short periods.
"The Bandmaster" was one of the main models produced of the factory.
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Trombone made by The Salvation Army
This Bb trombone was likely made in the 1920's when the Triumphonic line was introduced. It was the top line made for band players although there were other models for soloists.
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A Salvation Army cornet made in France
The "Endurance" cornet is marked with a crest, the address of SP&S and the embossing "Made in France".
The Salvation Army Trade Department "Salvationist Publishing & Supplies Ltd" (SP&S) did sell a lot of brass instruments to corps and band members.
Cornet made by the Salvation Army
This cornet was made in 1961 in the Army's own factory in St Albans. Some of the factory records are preserved in the Salvation Army International Heritage Centre in London. There we can read the name of the workman who made this cornet (Neil), the name of the workman who made its valves (Morley), also that the instrument was made for export.
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