A week-long discipleship-focused intensive every August for ages 14+
Young artists will gather together to engage in training, learn innovative ways of communicating the Gospel, and receive encouragement in their spiritual development, artistic excellence, and leadership in arts ministries.
Participant Requirements
14-years-old by August 2, 2025
Creative Arts Director/Corps Officer/divisional representative approval
Active in corps or church programs
Complete the online application
Submit a video audition
Completed health forms
- Completed waiver
Cost
Eastern Territory Students: $180 (charged to the Corps)
Out-of-Territory Students: $450
If an approved/accepted delegate drops out within 2 weeks of the start date, the Corps will still be charged the full amount
Important Dates
April 1, 2025 | Applications for TAMC go live!
May 2, 2025 | Application Deadline
May 8, 2025 | 11:59pm Audition Deadline *EXTENDED
August 2-9, 2025 | TAM Conservatory at the College for Officer Training
Friday, August 8 | Finale! Two performances! (5pm & 7:30pm)
How To Apply
From Apply to Arrive; The 7 A’s of TAMC Attendance
All prospective delegates must:
- APPLY through your preferred major track online form below by May 2.
- AUDITION through video submission to your preferred major below, including corresponding video requirements by May 8 at 11:59pm.
- APPROVAL by your Corps Officer, Creative Arts Director, Divisional Commander and Arts Ministries (don’t fret, we will take care of that.)
- ACCEPTANCE letter/email received from Arts Ministries.
- AFFIRM your attendance by responding to our email.
- ASCEND (Upload) your 3 required forms HERE by Friday, July 18: Health Form, Permission Waver, OTC Form.
- ARRIVE ready for an awesome week!
Major Tracks
Arts Leadership
For mature delegates involved in arts leadership roles at their corps or division. This major track will dive into what it means to be in active ministry overseeing arts development. Delegates will get to know their strengths and blind spots, exploring their personal development as arts communicators, administrators and ministers, with a technique focus of their choice in another major track. Arts Leadership will oversee the direction of the conservatory’s Worship Night, putting to practice their skill. All Arts Leadership major track delegates will have the opportunity to experience other creative means of worship and evangelism through a variety of elective and late-night program activities during the week of TAMC.
- Tell us your name, age, and Major Track choice.
- Tell us why you want to come to TAMC.
- Tell us about your experience and training in all forms of leadership in and outside The Salvation Army.
- Tell us about your involvement at your Corps and Divisional Music & Arts Programs.
Dance
For advanced dancers looking to integrate their craft with their faith. Delegates will receive focused technical training every day while also diving into a variety of contemporary choreography to be featured at the TAMC Finale. All Dance major track delegates will have the opportunity to experience other creative means of worship and evangelism through a variety of elective and late-night program activities during the week of TAMC.
- Tell us your name, age, and Major Track choice.
- Tell us why you want to come to TAMC.
- Tell us about your dance experience and training both in and outside The Salvation Army.
- Tell us about your involvement at your Corps and Divisional Music & Arts Programs.
- Watch and learn the Dance Audition Combination, then record yourself performing it to any song of your choosing.
Theatre
For advanced actors looking to integrate their craft with their faith. Delegates will receive focused technical training every day while also diving into a collective, character-based, single-narrative work to be showcased at the TAMC Finale. All Theatre major track delegates will have the opportunity to experience other creative means of worship and evangelism through a variety of elective and late-night program activities during the week of TAMC.
- Tell us your name, age, and Major Track choice.
- Tell us why you want to come to TAMC.
- Tell us about your experience and training in theatre both in and outside The Salvation Army.
- Tell us about your involvement at your Corps and Divisional Music & Arts Programs.
- Showcase your acting skills by performing a monologue audition of your choice.
Audio Production
For mature delegates involved in audio production at their corps or division. This major track will build skill from theory to practice in live and studio production. Delegates will get hands-on experience setting up live audio equipment, working with IEMs, and mixing live audio for worship bands, actors and live stream events. If selected as an Audio Production Major, delegates will have the opportunity to experience other creative means of worship and evangelism through a variety of elective and late-night program activities during the week of TAMC.
Requirements: Must bring a laptop, quality wired headphones, and any DAW you may have.
- Tell us your name, age, and Major Track choice.
- Tell us why you want to come to TAMC.
- Tell us about your audio experience and training.
- Tell us about your involvement at your Corps and Divisional Music & Arts Programs on stage or behind the scenes.
Stage Management
For mature delegates involved in worship planning, event planning, and production management in their corps or division. This major track will help delegates develop practical skills in stage management by working alongside directors, choreographers, audio technicians, and lighting programmers for the TAMC Finale. Delegates will gain hands-on experience building tech sheets, setting lights, and calling cues, all while keeping calm and collected. All Stage Management major track delegates will have the opportunity to experience other creative means of worship and evangelism through a variety of elective and late-night program activities during the week of TAMC.
Requirements: Must bring a laptop.
- Tell us your name, age, and Major Track choice.
- Tell us why you want to come to TAMC.
- Tell us about your experience or any training you’ve received in stage management, production, or worship planning.
- Tell us about your involvement at your Corps and Divisional Music & Arts Program on stage or behind the scenes.
Visual Arts
For mature delegates looking to integrate their faith and their craft, this major track will explore a variety of visual art media. Delegates will learn technical skills and apply them to a large major project to be presented at the TAMC Finale. All Visual Art major track delegates will have the opportunity to experience other creative means of worship and evangelism through a variety of elective and late-night program activities during the week of TAMC.
- Tell us your name, age, and Major Track choice.
- Tell us why you want to come to TAMC.
- Tell us about your experience and any training you’ve received in visual art in or outside The Salvation Army.
- Tell us about your involvement at your Corps and Divisional Music & Arts Program on stage or behind the scenes.
- Tell us your method of integrating art into worship or prayer.
- Showcase your skills by including shots of your most recent creations.
Costume Design
For delegates with some prior experience sewing who are looking to integrate their faith and their craft, this major track will explore theatrical costuming from the design stage through to building performance-ready garments. Delegates will learn technical skills and apply them to costumes to be featured at the TAMC Finale. All Costume Design major track delegates will have the opportunity to experience other creative means of worship and evangelism through a variety of elective and late-night program activities during the week of TAMC.
- Tell us your name, age, and Major Track choice.
- Tell us why you want to come to TAMC.
- Tell us about your experience and any training you’ve received in sewing or costume design in or outside The Salvation Army.
- Tell us about your involvement at your Corps and Divisional Music & Arts Program on stage or behind the scenes.
- Tell us your thoughts on integrating your art with your faith.
- Showcase your skills by including shots or examples of your most recent creations. (Beginners welcome!)
Contemporary Worship
For mature musicians and singers looking to integrate their faith and their craft. Accepted applicants for the Contemporary Worship track will be divided into two bands: Worship Band & Pit Band. While both will dig into technical learning, the Worship Band will focus on leading worship and writing an original song to be presented at the opening of the TAMC Finale, while the Pit Band will aid the finale through underscoring, transitions, and audience engagement. This will help build an understanding and working knowledge of how to communicate and work with directors in a live theatre setting. All Contemporary Worship major track delegates will have the opportunity to experience other creative means of worship and evangelism through a variety of elective and late-night program activities during the week of TAMC.
Drums – 2 Positions Available
- Percussion – 2 Positions Available
- Bass Guitar – 2 Positions Available
Electric Guitar – 3 Positions Available
Acoustic Guitar – 2 Positions Available
Keys – 2 Positions Available
Piano – 2 Positions Available
Vocals – 4 Positions Available
- Brass- 2 Positions Available
- Tell us your name, age, Major Track choice and your preference between the Worship Band and the Pit Band (position not guaranteed).
- Tell us why you want to come to TAMC.
- Tell us about your experience in contemporary music, and any training you’ve received in music in or outside The Salvation Army.
- Tell us about your involvement at your Corps and Divisional Music & Arts Programs.
- Showcase your skills by including 2 contrasting solo performance auditions (Star Search videos will not be accepted).
Carol Jaudes Award
In honor of Carol’s legacy and her tireless contribution to arts ministry, the Carol Jaudes Award has been instituted. An annual, full-ride Territorial Arts Ministries Conservatory scholarship will be awarded to a delegate demonstrating the highest level of excellence. Always prompt, present, and prepared, this delegate will embody the spirit of TAMC, echoing the memory of who Carol was.
Major Hollie Ruthberg Scholarship
Major Hollie’s first love was the Lord and then with that, ministry through the Arts. Through over 50 years as an Officer she was a minister, composer, performer, playwright, conductor, author, and designer, and for the Territorial Arts Ministries Conservatory (TAMC) it was in supporting the program through costume design and creation.
She became a key part of the TAMC, always going above and beyond to get the job done right. Her sensitivity to individual needs, attention to detail, and dedication to the Lord was unmatched. She elevated the arts and through that elevated people.
The Major Hollie Ruthberg Endowment Fund awards the recipient with automatic placement and financial support to the TAMC.
