The Salvation Army
In The Salvation Army the term 'songster' refers to a soldier (member) who is commissioned to sing in a Salvation Army choir, which is called a 'Songster Brigade.' When a soldier of The Salvation Army wishes to join a Songster Brigade, he or she signs an agreement and is subsequently 'promoted' to the rank of songster.
Songster Brigades are led by a Songster Leader, who is assisted by a Deputy Songster Leader. Brigades are helped administratively by a Songster Sergeant, Songster Secretary and a Songster Treasurer who all assist the Songster Leader in the organisation of the brigade. There is also a Songster Librarian, who handles and organises the music, and a Songster Pianist.
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