STAR LAKE MUSICAMP AUGUST 9-16, 2025 2025 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES Preview Festival – Tuesday, August 12 7:45 PMSoloist Night – Thursday, August 14 7:45 PM Awards Ceremony – Saturday August 16 9:30 AMFinale Festival – Saturday, August 16 11:00 AM For those officers attending any public performances, the uniform is as follows: Preview Festival – Casual/Identity …
Report: Future All-Stars Weekend 2025

MARCH 14-16, 2025 – Future All Stars Weekend (FAW) brought together young brass players and members of the New York Staff Band (NYSB) for an inspiring weekend of music, mentorship, and community. The event, held at Star Lake Lodge, culminated in a powerful worship service and a public concert at the Montclair Corps. The weekend’s …
Report: Worship Leaders Conference

January 9-12, 2025 marked the third installment of the Salvation Army Worship Leaders Conference, bringing together delegations of corps and divisional worship leaders from all four U.S. territories as well as Canada and Bermuda. Hosted at the Eastern Territorial Headquarters, this event is one of three annually rotating national music conferences, alongside the National DMD …
2025 Future All-Stars RESULTS

The New York Staff Band is pleased to announce the results for Future All-Stars weekend, March 14-16, 2025. FAW 2025 is intended for Salvationist musicians aged 13 to 21 and will consist of expert musical instruction by members of the NYSB, as well as times of Bible study, spiritual renewal and great fellowship. For those …
2025 Star Search Test Pieces

TERRITORIAL Salvationist Star Search Talent Display SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 – HERSHEY, PA 2025 Test Pieces GENERAL GUIDELINES ACOUSTIC GUITAR SOLO Guidelines Rubric Level 1 I Speak Jesus Demo Accomp Download Music Level 2 Gratitude Demo Accomp Download Music Level 3 Decimos Amén Demo Accomp Download Music Level 4 Living in the Overflow Demo …
Report: DMD Conference

OCTOBER 23-25, 2024 – The annual Divisional Music Directors Conference was held at the Crestview Conference Center at the USA East Territorial Headquarters. Over three days, music leaders gathered for learning, sharing, and fellowship, aiming to strengthen leadership skills among some of The Salvation Army’s most influential ministers. Conferences like this can sometimes foster a …
Report: 2024 Welcome to Cadets and Candidates Weekend

The Territorial Music Department supports many events throughout the program year, with the first typically being the welcome of new cadets each fall. This event is now a combination of the welcome event and the candidates seminar, featuring several territorial music groups. Throughout the weekend, both the New York Staff Band and Unbound contributed significantly, …
Report: 2024 Singing Stars Weekend

OCTOBER 4-6, 2024 – Over the weekend, Singing Stars took place at the Star Lake Lodge & Conference Center, offering young people ages 13 to 21 an inspiring opportunity to gain experience in their musical talents. Singing Stars has a rich history of nurturing young vocalists, and this year was no exception. Participants not only …
Singing Stars Finale Festival

Singing Stars Finale Festival – Sunday, October 6, 2024 • 3:30pm – Montclair Citadel – 13 Trinity Pl. Montclair, NJ – FREE Admission
Fall Festival w/ NYSB and Imperial Brass

Fall Festival with the New York Staff Band and Imperial Brass – October 19, 2024 – 7:00pm – At the Salvation Army Montclair Citadel – 13 Trinity Place – FREE Admission!