Southern California Music and Gospel Arts

04/14/2026

WMI Applications are available!

WMI Application Now Available
https://usamusicwest.org/wmi2026/

The Western Music Institute or WMI is a 9-day music and creative arts training institute held annually by The Salvation Army USA Western Territory. WMI has a history of training quality music and creative arts leaders.

With delegates ranging in age from 14 to 25, WMI is designed to enhance students’ musical abilities and help them discover ways to use their talents to further the Kingdom of God.

Major Tracks include:
-Brass Band (brass / percussion)
-Dance
-Drama / Theater
-Vocal
-Worship Teams

In addition to participating in one of the above majors, delegates also participate in choirs and in the elective of their choice. With many electives to choose from, each delegate is sure to have a great time.

01/07/2026

Western Territory Staff Band to Visit Southern California in January 2026.

01/02/2026

Rose Parade 2026! 🌹

Thank you everyone who made this great event possible every year!

12/30/2025

Rose Parade 2026 🌹

What a great night we were able to enjoy yesterday with our guest band POTOMAC BRASS!
Thank you for sharing amazing brass music, singing, drama, dance, testimonies and the Word of God with us, we’re so blessed to have you!

12/29/2025

Rose Parade 2026! 🌹

All delegates have arrived safe and sound — and we’re ready to make music together!
Getting into the groove as we prep for the big day this Thursday! We can’t wait to share it with you!

Thank you for hosting us!

12/28/2025

We're excited to have the Potomac Brass at Pasadena Tab this morning for church.

Join us at Tustin Ranch tonight at 6pm for the Potomac Brass in concert!

12/26/2025

** Rose Parade 2026🌹**

Dec 28th:
- Potomac Band at Pasadena Tab
- Potomac Band Concert at Tustin Ranch Corps

Dec 29th:
- Potomac Band at Bandfest

Dec 30th:
- Potomac Band at Disneyland

Dec 31st:
- Mass Rehearsal at BIOLA - Delegates from all five Territories/ Potomac Band/ SoCal marchers

Jan 1st:
- New Years Parade!

See you all soon!

12/23/2025

Rose Parade 2026!🌹

Join us for a New Year’s Concert at Tustin Ranch Corps on Sunday December 28, at 6:00 PM, featuring special guests POTOMAC BRASS (from Washington DC area) participants in this year’s Rose Parade!

Free admission - Refreshments served after the concert.

We’d love to see you there!

12/05/2025

We recently gathered at The Salvation Army Kroc Center - San Diego Theater for our annual Holiday Celebration where the season came alive through joyful music, spirited performances, and stories of faith that filled the room with cheer. We are grateful to Southern California Music and Gospel Arts for sharing their talents, to every performer who added to the festive spirit, and to everyone who joined us for an evening that celebrated hope, joy, and the wonders of the holidays season.

10/16/2025

Encore material is out! Time to get started!

Encore 2026 Material is now available at https://usamusicwest.org/encore-2026/

New for 2026
New music in every category
New Praise Band categories. Now we have a Senior and Junior Praise Bands, check the categories to see the changes.
New Evaluation Forms which will give you a better idea on what to work towards.
Introduction of Capo’s and how to use them in Guitar and Ukulele
Video demonstrations for Guitar, Bass Guitar & Drum Set
New Drama & Monologues by Jeremiah Gamble of Theater for the Thirsty

The USA Western Territory’s ENCORE! Music and Arts Celebration hopes to:
Develop musicians and creative artists.
Provide a goal that will help motivate soloists and groups to strive for excellence.

Provide opportunity for participation at the corps level on a regular basis.

Help soloists, groups, and leaders to focus on doing their best to glorify God.