Central Territorial Staff Songsters

It’s finally here! Our first studio album had been released and we’re so excited to share it with you! Take a listen and share it with your friends and family and then come tell us what your favorite track is!

We are so grateful for the work of our previous Executive Officer, Major Miriam Gorton, who had been “XO” since our inception. Her skill and dedication has been essential in forming what CTSS has become today. We wish her well & pray for good health as she joins the CTSS Almuni!

ANNOUNCEMENT Lt. Col. Barbara Rich has been appointed as our new Executive Officer. She serves as Assistant Territorial Secretary for Program at THQ. It would be hard to find a bigger fan of CTSS than Lt. Col. Barbara so we’re thrilled that she is joining our leadership team!

Do you want to sing with us? Auditions close on August 24 so you’ve got lots of time!

Sounds of the Season 2021 annual concert featuring the @ChiStaffBand and @CTSSongsters with special guest: Mark Ridenour of the @chicagosymphony will perform Saturday, Nov. 27th. Free tix at: salarmy.us/3wldcEn #events #news #holiday #salvationarmy #Illinois

Ever wonder what a virtual staff songster rehearsal looks like? Well, here’s your #BehindTheScenes view! We had another great #VirtualRehearsal tonight and while it’s not the same as being together, it’s so good to spend some time in community and to dig into music together.

3 Days! Auditions are due on February 22 so there is still time for you to get your CTSS audition in! Let us know if you’ve got any questions or concerns so we can make the process as easy as possible for you. Click here for more info: samusiccentral.org/ctssaudition

CTSS AUDITION INFORMATION We've already had quite a few applications but there's still time for you to submit your application and audition! The deadline for auditions is February 22. Click on the link to find all the information you need! ctssongsters.org

We are thrilled to announce that we have opened another round of auditions! There are openings in all voice parts ready to be filled by talented Salvationists from any part of the Central Territory. All the information can be found on our website below. ctssongsters.org

It’s our #birthday! It’s certainly been quite the first season but to celebrate, we wanted to share one of our #VirtualChoir videos which you may not have seen yet. Enjoy “May We Be One” and keep up here with us to see what’s in store for our future! youtu.be/Bfl3hJdB5bQ

Are you still buzzing from our Windows of Hope concert this weekend like we are? If you want to re-live that fantastic evening, you can do that by visiting our YouTube Channel where we've posted all of the l pieces that CTSS performed during the concert. YouTube.com/CTSSongsters

Our joint concert with @ChiStaffBand is #HappeningNow! Show us how you’re watching tonight! youtu.be/9Ja5KnIJs3s

TOMORROW! This time tomorrow night we'll all be enjoying the premiere of Windows of Hope, the collaborative Christmas Concert featuring the Chicago Staff Band, Central Territorial Staff Songsters, Sara Groves, and Major Osei Stewart! facebook.com/events/3926088…

Join us and our friends in the @ChiStaffBand for a virtual #ChristmasConcert this Saturday! samusiccentral.org/woh

#virtualcmi is underway! CTSS leadership are up bright and early to join with 32 members of the vocal school for their master class with Cathie Koehnen. Cathie is a high school music teacher and Deputy Songster Leader of the Canadian Staff Songsters. @CMICamp

We recently got the chance to join in with 5 of our sister Staff Songster brigades to put together this video! Thanks for the invite, @theiss_sa, we had a blast! youtu.be/MWpwCE94L3w

The CSS enjoyed one last Zoom call prior to the summer break and we enjoyed our special guest Dr Harold Burgmayer leader of the newly formed Central Staff Songsters. Blessings on your new ministry!

Join us for our Virtual Commissioning and Launch! youtu.be/RTDY0wdtYXk