Southern New England Music Programs

Southern New England Music Programs In The Salvation Army Southern New England Division, the arts are flourishing vividly. Young people from Connecticut and Rhode Island are coming together to expand their talents and receive instruction in their designated performing arts genre while also increasing their knowledge of the Lord. Southern New England programs offer various outlets for developing artistic skills for the young and ‘seasoned’ alike. Our students have many options to choose from when deciding which programs and classes to participate in. SUMMER PROGRAMMING During the summer months the music department offers three different options of programs at our beautiful Camp CONNRI in Ashford, CT. Gospel Arts Conservatory 20 young children from Connecticut and Rhode Island come for a week of intensive gospel arts study. The focus is on dance and drama. This is a select group of talented youngsters who desire to expand themselves in their gospel arts area. LOCAL WORSHIP Community Center Programs Music Camp *Young Peoples Band 180 children from Southern New England come together for a week of music study as well as other camp activities such as swimming, basketball and nature. *Senior Band *Singing Company *Senior Songsters *Sacred Dance *Timbrels *Drama Troupes *Choreo Drama Groups YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING Advanced Intermediate Music Day The purpose of Advanced Intermediate Music Day otherwise known as A.I.M. is to expand music and arts talent of young people and to develop leadership in the arts so that participants may in turn lead music programs themselves for younger students in their corps. These groups are designed to enhance worship services in their individual corps settings. Music Conservatory 20 young people from the Division come for a week of intensive music study. The focus is on instrumental and vocal music. This is a select group of young children who desire to expand their talents in their musical area. History of Music in The Salvation Army… In 1878 Charles Fry took his 3 sons and formed a brass quartet. They played during an outdoor meeting in Salisbury, England. William Booth, The Salvation Army’s founder heard them and started to use them in his services. This was the beginning of the Salvation Army brass banding. There are many outstanding brass bands in The Salvation Army now a days. The New York Staff Band is centered in New York with members from all over the tri state area. All the musicians are members of The Salvation Army church. The other band is the International Staff Band which is centered in London, England. Again, made up of church members. There are also well known singing groups. Today, you will find worship teams, dance teams, and drama troupes in many of the community worship centers around Southern New England and throughout the world. William Booth once was quoted as saying…“Why should the devil have all the good music?” History of The Salvation Army In 1865, William Booth, an ordained Methodist minister, aided by his wife Catherine, formed an evangelical group dedicated to preaching to people living in appalling poverty in London’s East End. In addition to preaching, Booth became involved in the feeding and sheltering of the hungry and homeless and in the rehabilitation of alcoholics. The basic social services developed by William Booth have remained an outward, visible expression of the Army’s strong religious principles. In addition, programs that address contemporary needs have been established. Among these are disaster relief services, child care centers, summer camps, holiday assistance, services for the aging, shelters for women and children, family and career counseling, substance abuse rehabilitation, and many music programs. SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND DIVISION MUSIC AND THE SALVATION ARMY To develop creative outlets for worship To be a resource for all creative arts To expand creative arts talents Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army Southern New England Division Elizabeth Carvill, Divisional Music Director 855 Asylum Ave. Hartford, CT 06105 Tel: 860-543-8400 www.salvationarmy-ct-ri.org