Youth Creative Ontario
A collective of creative arts groups in Ontario that seek to share the good news of Jesus and bring glory to God through the gifts he has given us.
About us
Youth Creative is a ministry of the Ontario Salvation Army Youth Department that represents and supports the collective of youth choirs, bands, worship teams and production groups throughout the division. It is a community of young people who want to grow in their relationship with Christ as they grow in their craft and use it to serve and minister to others. The mission of this ministry is the same as the greater Salvation Army which is “to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world”. Our values are mission, inclusivity and unity. We believe that our youth are not just the next generation but that they are this generation and can have a great impact in our church communities today.
Impact Brass
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Impact Brass is a regional brass band for youth and young adults aged 14-25. Inaugurated in 1983 as the Ontario South Divisional Youth Band, and later amalgamated with Exalt Brass, Impact Brass is honoured to provide connections and opportunities for musical ministry and mentorship for interested young people from the Golden Horseshoe and Southwestern Ontario. Impact Brass uses the vehicle of music to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus while supporting its musicians in their spiritual growth development.
Rehearsals take place at Woodstock Corps twice a month.
Solidarity Brass
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Solidarity Brass is one of two regional youth bands within The Salvation Army Ontario Division. The band was formed in January 2006 and is made up of young Salvationists from the different corps in the central-east area of the division. The name of the group is inspired by the Robert Redhead composition “Solidarity” which was the first piece the band ever played. The name Solidarity also describes what this band stands for and believes – The band is a group of young people who are united in mission and can say “on Christ the solid rock we stand” and are in Solidarity with each other to proclaim the gospel
Rehearsals take place at DHQ Toronto one Sunday a month.
Inspire Chorus
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The Southwestern Ontario Youth Chorus is a choir for youth and young adults from the ages of 14 to 25. At present, the group is geographically centred around Woodstock, Ontario, with members from all across the southwestern region, including Hamilton, Guelph, Listowel, London, and Windsor. This group of musicians love Jesus Christ and choose to join their voices together in song as they praise God and spread the message of His love for all of us.
Rehearsals take place at Woodstock Corps twice a month.
Soul Chorus
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SOUL is open to singers from 14- 25, the group rehearses once a month and engages in various performances and worship services throughout the year. Past highlights have included singing at the O2 arena at Boundless International Congress, Christmas in the Square at Yonge and Dundas, the Gift of Christmas concerts at the Living Arts Centre, and our personal favourites – the many local corps we have been invited to share in worship with. We’re looking forward to what God has in store for this season!
Rehearsals take place at DHQ Toronto one Sunday a month.
Selah Collective
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Selah Collective is a group of youth and young adults ages 14-25 who are passionate about leading worship and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through music. The purpose of this group is to disciple and train young worship leaders so that they can grow, serve and lead in their local church communities.
Rehearsals & events will take place once a month.
Production Team
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ON Youth Production Team is a group of youth and young adults age 14-25 in the SA Ontario Division who are interested in developing their skills in media and sound production. The purpose of this team is to disciple and train young people so that they can grow in both their faith and craft as they serve and lead in their local church communities.
Meetings will take place at Mississauga or Oshawa Corps on a monthly basis.
Leadership Team
Divisional Youth Creative Coordinator – Katie Fuentes
Impact Brass – Matt Barby
Solidarity Brass – Marcus Venables
Inspire Chorus – Rabekah Wiseman
SOUL Chorus – Alexandria Venables
Production Team – Brandon Wilson & Josh Herbert
Worship Team – Katie Fuentes & Sean Dutton
Join Youth Creative
Applications are now open for the 2023/2024 season. Members are expected to commit to a full September-June season.
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Bookings
Would you like to have a Youth Creative group participate in your church service or event? Please click the button below to make a request and we will be in touch!