Staff Songsters on tour
Western Territory Staff Songsters travel to Guam and Japan. The Western Territory Staff Songsters, led by Staff Songster leader Barbara Allen, undertook an 11-day music ministry tour Oct. 12-23 to Guam and Tokyo, in conjunction with the visit of Salvation Army
Southern California’s first-ever Adult Music School
Camp Mt. Crags hosts the camp, featuring special guests William and Linda Himes and Gavin Whitehouse. Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with
‘SHOUT FOR JOY!’: WMI 2016
Western Music Institute celebrates its 40th year. Celebrating its 40th year in 2016, The Salvation Army Western Music Institute (WMI) took place at Pine Summit Camp in Big Bear, Calif., where over 200 students and staff members gathered from every division
‘Salvation’s Song’ premieres on SAVN.tv
New show includes music, worship and testimonies. “Salvation’s Song,” a new half-hour show from SAVN.tv, aims to bring viewers into the multi-faceted world of The Salvation Army in the Western Territory. The first episode features worship, music and testimonies from Southern California’s
Seattle Temple Band loves a parade
Band marches in annual Greenwood Seafair Parade. By Rob Reardon, Major - The Seattle Temple Band of The Salvation Army continued a tradition of more than 25 years, participating in the annual Greenwood Seafair Parade July 27. Seafair is Seattle’s iconic summer
Youth encouraged at El Cajon Corps
Programs promote academic, artistic and spiritual growth. [gss gallery ids="19854,19855,19856,19857,19858,19859,19860,19861,19862"] In June, the El Cajon, Calif., corps held Youth Sunday, commemorating a year of successful youth ministry and demonstrating accomplishments in music, art and troop programs. During the service, the congregation honored
“Come As You Are”
Western Territory Staff Songsters release new CD. By Len Ballantine, Major - From beginning to end, the Western Territory Staff Songsters’ (WTSS) new CD, “Come As You Are,” is a generous journey of styles and sounds, thoughts and moods. The listener is
Tab Youth Chorus turns 15
Concert celebrates music making By Sharon Docter - The Pasadena Tabernacle Youth Chorus celebrated its 15th anniversary recently in a concert that brought together alumni and current youth chorus members for an evening of gospel music making. The 65-member group directed by
Staff Band hosts historic 10th birthday gala
The five North American Salvation Army staff bands perform together for the first time. By Karen Gleason - [gss gallery ids="19269,19270,19275,19276,19277,19278,19279,19280,19282,19284,19272,19273,19274,19281,19283,19285,19286,19289,19287,19288"] The Salvation Army North American Brass Celebration brought together all five North American staff bands to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the
Crescendo lives up to its name
Music and dance ministry amplifies at the Torrance Corps By Sue Schumann - Students of all ages are learning to make music at the Southern California Division’s new Crescendo Music and Dance, located at the Torrance Corps. “It’s open to all,” said Garry
Goods for good
Freeset presents opportunity to fight trafficking through The Salvation Army. By Chadwick Phillips - The Salvation Army has always aligned itself with transparency. So, it is no wonder fair trade programs have grabbed the interest of many throughout the organization. Assembly line
World Class
Carving out a successful career in music can prove a tall task, but a growing number of musicians are discovering an unlikely launchpad: The Salvation Army. Special occasions at the White House often mean special performances from the United States Marine