THQ West - Music & Creative Arts

04/20/2026

https://youtu.be/tkFCKzEKtM0

Check out this video from the Salvation Army's USA West Adaptive Retreat! It was such a blessing to pour into these wonderful young people, and, equally, we all felt so incredibly blessed by the love they poured into us! What an incredible weekend!

2026 Adaptive Retreat Music Video

04/13/2026

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.

03/05/2026

www.brassmusiccharts.com releases a new arrangement every week! The song for this week is "Hosanna (Praise is Rising)" by Paul Baloche & Brenton Brown, orchestrated by James Black. Included with every arrangement is a short devotional thought to help the listener dig a little deeper into the meaning behind the lyrics, and the video is included below.
To find out more about Brass Music Charts, go to www.brassmusiccharts.com
The original song can be found at: https://youtu.be/_6t53HBih1I?si=CuZh3jW1ElTtkXWJ

03/02/2026

www.brassmusiccharts.com releases a new arrangement every week! The song for this week is "Everlasting God" by Brenton Brown & Ken Riley, orchestrated by Zachary Docter. Included with every arrangement is a short devotional thought to help the listener dig a little deeper into the meaning behind the lyrics, and the video is included below.
To find out more about Brass Music Charts, go to www.brassmusiccharts.com
The original song can be found at: https://youtu.be/aRVYg-UH6Cg?si=Ufv4XeN8pymymm5l

02/18/2026

www.brassmusiccharts.com releases a new arrangement every week! The song for this week is "Abide" by Aaron Keys, Aaron Williams & Jake Fauber, orchestrated by Kevin Larsson. Included with every arrangement is a short devotional thought to help the listener dig a little deeper into the meaning behind the lyrics, and the video is included below.
To find out more about Brass Music Charts, go to www.brassmusiccharts.com
The original song can be found at: https://youtu.be/BA-Wi4fdcVE?si=VA0_XETZJXka_Trk

02/11/2026

www.brassmusiccharts.com releases a new arrangement every week! The song for this week is "Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me" by Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, and Michael Farren, orchestrated by Kevin Larsson. Included with every arrangement is a short devotional thought to help the listener dig a little deeper into the meaning behind the lyrics, and the video is included below.
To find out more about Brass Music Charts, go to www.brassmusiccharts.com
The original song can be found at: https://youtu.be/hwc2d1Xt8gM?si=6fEz4D5-dSvnibAk

02/06/2026

www.brassmusiccharts.com releases a new arrangement every week! The song for this week is "The Blessing" by Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe & Steven Furtick, orchestrated by Kevin Larsson. Included with every arrangement is a short devotional thought to help the listener dig a little deeper into the meaning behind the lyrics, and the video is included below.
To find out more about Brass Music Charts, go to www.brassmusiccharts.com
The original song can be found at: https://youtu.be/jiko8DSRMZI?si=iNHHPo74EbAkx4HG

01/29/2026

www.brassmusiccharts.com releases a new arrangement every week! The song for this week is "Nothing Else" by Cody Carnes, Hank Bentley & Jessie Early, orchestrated by Kevin Larsson. Included with every arrangement is a short devotional thought to help the listener dig a little deeper into the meaning behind the lyrics, and the video is included below.
To find out more about Brass Music Charts, go to www.brassmusiccharts.com
The original song can be found at: https://youtu.be/RG5kF-a42Cc?si=IeS1GqGPcQm77kwU

01/09/2026

Western Music Institute to celebrate 50 year anniversary.

Add your name to the email list here: https://usamusicwest.org/wmi50/

01/09/2026

Western Territory Staff Band in Concert this Saturday at the Santa Ana Corps.