Youth Arts Ministry

COMPONENTS
Dance Troupe – sacred, hip-hop, modern, etc….
Drama Troupe – dramatic acting
Mime Troupe – lyrical movement to music (with & without make-up)
Techno Troupe – sound, lighting, video
Timbrel Brigade – creative movement with the tambourine
Visual Arts Troupe – drawing, painting, sketching, etc…..
Worship Team – leading worship
Gospel Choir – vocal singing

MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of this ministry is to extend the unique Salvation Army fellowship experience with our youth, enhance their artistic and leadership training experience, and broaden their knowledge of evangelism and opportunities available in The Salvation Army.

The goal is to proclaim the name of Jesus Christ through “The Arts.” This added experience will prepare Salvationist youth to better support and strengthen their corps involvement. All members must understand that in order to have an effective ministry as a group, each person needs to give priority to their own faith walk as well as their talents.

COMMITMENT
All members must recognize the importance of their involvement in YAM by committing to attend every rehearsal and engagement. This means they must look ahead on their schedules and make necessary alterations so that all YAM commitments are on their calendar. (Only one absence will be permitted to continue membership for the season). Each member must be mature and have a serious attitude toward developing their spiritual commitment and talents.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
To be accepted into YAM, all applicants must:

• Be between the ages of 13 – 30 yrs by September preceeding the season of application


• Be a member or prospective member of the Salvation Army (based on Corps Officer endorsement)


• Be active in their corps


• Complete an application


• PASS AN AUDITION/INTERVIEW in their ministry component (In September each year)


• Prepare a very short presentation


• Share your religious beliefs


• Answer questions regarding your artistic and religious experience and commitment


• Receive an acceptance letter from the Divisional Music & Gospel Arts Director

LOCATION
Lowell Corps

TIME
10:30 am – 4:00 pm

SCHEDULE
October 15, 2005 Rehearsal
January 14, 2006 Rehearsal
February 11, 2006 Rehearsal
March 11, 2006 Rehearsal
April 8, 2006 Rehearsal at Boston Central
Evangelistic Services at Chelsea/East Boston
(Schedule TBD)
May 12 – 14, 2006 Youth Councils – Sunrise Resorts (Moodus, CT)

LEADERSHIP/MEMBERS


Dance Troupe
Leader – Sophia Suazo
Members
Beatrice Rios, Leanne Sinawski, Rebecca Corcoran, Allison Dunigan, Talia Perez, Stephanie Tineo, Kristen Scharn, Bianca Reyes, Amber Lavigne, Natasha Feliz, Miguel Colon, Allision Carter, Darlene Knous, Jovan Zuniga, Rawleigh Lewis, Jazmine Hudson

Drama Troupe
Leader – Kristen Castillo
Assistant – Dan Scharn
Members
Jzazja Lewis-Somerville, Bill Brackett, Elijah Langille, Shayna Ferguson, Joseph Abbt-Grimes, David Rosinski, Neil Welds



Mime Troupe
Leader - Captain Janet Zuniga
Members
Sabrina Houghton, Kayla Revallion, Jessica Ring, Eunice Flores, Lindsay Perks, Justin Engels, Samantha Scharn, Heaher Millette, Charlene Robards, Dawn Robards


Techno Troupe
Leader - Ricardo Castillo, Jr
Assistant – Captain Rick Starkey
Members
Paul Leslie, Charlotte Clark, Debbie Hodgedon, Francisco Tineo, Angel Herpin, Emmanuel Villegas, Joel Ross, Robert Provencal, Adam Scales, Tommy Gravel, Yotin Vannavillay, Sam Knous, Rey Medina

Timbrel Brigade
Leader – Major Angie Carter
Assistant – Major Linda Jo Perks
Members
Jennifer Anderson, Melissa Gleason, Alison Piercey, Raquel Tice, Stacy Geary, Courtney Carter, Nicole Knous, Leigh Gardner, Jackie Soar


Visual Arts Troupe
Leader – Julie Baker
Members
Jessica Smialek, Kelly Flaherty, LaToya Durham, Marcus Rivera





Worship Team
Leader – Bill Rollins
Assistant – Jen Scharn
Members
Shannon Charles, Erin O’Shea, Adam Carmody, Andrew Piercey, Jennifer Ring, Mayreni Villegas, Alexis Engels, Gloria Patten, Ashlee Talbot, Shane Carter, Matthew Rivera, Mary Leonard, Maliza Egan, Brian Perks

Gospel Choir
Leader – Bill Rollins