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 …

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 …

  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 …

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 …

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, …

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 – Sunday, October 6, 2024 • 3:30pm – Montclair Citadel – 13 Trinity Pl. Montclair, NJ – FREE Admission

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!

Star Lake Musicamp Awards Ceremony 2024Saturday, August 17, 2024 Granger Memorial Scholarship – Matthew Barrington, Pedro Guillen, Jonathan Tanner, Preston Coffelt, Drake Finnicum, Samantha Maxwell, Alexander Williams, Benjamin Alarcon, Marlon Rosario Erik Leidzen Memorial Scholarship – Andrew Smith BAND AND CHORUS AWARDS Hilltop Band – Leonardo RodriguezAppalachian Band – Kenneth Chalco-LeonPequannock Band – Samantha MaxwellStar …

For nearly 140 years, the New York Staff Band has been an indispensable pillar of ministry within the USA Eastern Territory and beyond. Throughout our illustrious history, our music has graced iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Roy Thomson Hall, and even Yankee Stadium. We have had the …