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11/02/2026

🌟 RISING STARS 2027 MATERIALS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 🌟

It's time to start preparing for Rising Stars 2027!

All of this year's materials are now available on our website! Check them out and get started on your preparations for another exciting year of Rising Stars!

🏆 EXCITING NEWS FOR 2027!

This year, individual participants and corps are eligible to receive monetary awards in multiple categories! That means winning an award in one category no longer prevents an individual or corps from receiving additional monetary awards in other categories.

We look forward to another year of celebrating and encouraging the musical and creative arts talents of young people across the Central Territory!

🎶 View the 2027 materials here:
https://samusiccentral.org/rising-stars/

10/23/2026

TWC 2027 Registration is NOW OPEN — and we're kicking things off with the TWC Retreat!

Join us February 26–28, 2027, at the Central Territorial Headquarters in Hoffman Estates, IL, for a weekend of learning, worship, and fellowship!

Throughout the weekend, we'll come together for workshops, united sessions, meaningful times of worship, and opportunities to connect with fellow worship leaders and musicians from across the territory.

Interested in being part of TWC but can't attend the retreat? You can still register! Retreat attendance is not required for TWC membership.

We hope to see you there!

🔗 Register for TWC and indicate your retreat attendance here: https://samusiccentral.org/twc-application

Learn more about the Territorial Worship Collective:
https://samusiccentral.org/ministry-groups/territorial-worship-collective/

09/21/2026

Music invites people to belong. As Divisional Music and Creative Arts Ministries Director in the Northern Division, Justin Harris uses music to inspire young people, share the hope of Jesus and help others discover their God-given gifts.

Learn more about him in this How I Belong Q&A:
https://salarmycentral.org/blog/2026/09/21/how-i-belong-justin-harris/

09/21/2026

Check out the new Beginner Band Collection! It's designed for early-level players and is free to download.

09/19/2026

Meet Carlos! An incredible young leader at the Norfolk Corps in the Western Division who is using his talent, initiative, and passion to strengthen music ministry and bring others along with him.

We’re excited to celebrate the impact he’s making! Read more about Carlos and his leadership at the Norfolk corps: samusiccentral.org.

Do you know a local music or creative arts leader who deserves to be celebrated? Let us know! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LidWZ99d1Q

09/18/2026

In this column, Brett Tolcher, Territorial Music and Creative Arts Ministries Secretary, shares how his 3-year-old’s first gardening lesson sparked a reflection on the right conditions for growth in ministries. Curious? Read now: https://salarmycentral.org/blog/2026/09/18/make-room-for-growth/

09/18/2026

🎤 TYC | March 4–7, 2027
Featuring the Central Territorial Staff Songsters

🎺 TYB | March 19-21, 2027
Featuring the Chicago Staff Band

We can’t wait to see you there! More details coming soon. 🎶

09/09/2026

Western Divisional Music Director Matt Walter has introduced a summer music internship designed to develop young leaders. This year, three young adult musicians gained practical experience in music ministry, leadership and music camp programming. Read more here: https://salarmycentral.org/blog/2026/09/09/learning-the-ropes/

06/22/2026

REVIVAL 🔥 Before & During

It’s been over a week since the Central Territory met in Wheaton, IL for Revival - Ordination and Commissioning. Many of our territorial music groups, like the Chicago Staff Band, Central Territorial Staff Songsters and the Territorial Worship Collective participated in the weekend.

In the middle of Commissioning, the territorial level for Rising Stars took place featuring corps and individuals sharing their spiritual gifts of dance, drama, singing and instrumental performance. An award ceremony was held to congratulate all the winner for their hard work and dedication.

During our Saturday Revival Service, the dance group from the Blue Valley Corps in Missouri (who also participated in rising stars) performed a number filled with color, joy and love for the Lord.

We look back at REVIVAL with so much joy and we are excited for the revival that will shake us up and cause us to see God in new ways and for Jesus’ followers who will join Him in His work in our communities.

06/18/2026

Rising Stars 2026 Recap🌟

This past Saturday, the territorial round of Rising Stars took place at Commissioning in Wheaton, IL. Youth from around the territory took the stage for their chance to win first place in their category.

We are so incredibly proud of all who shared their spiritual gifts through drama, dance, vocal, and instrumental performances + a huge congratulations to each individual and group that placed 1st. Your hard work paid off and we are honored that you help represent our Music & Creative Arts.

Address

5550 Prairie Stone Parkway
Hoffman Estates, IL
60192

Website

http://www.samusiccentral.org/

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