Spotlight Competition

Divisional Spotlight Competition

April 9–10, 2027 | Camp Heart O' Hills | Welling, Oklahoma

The Spotlight Competition celebrates the musical and artistic talents of young people throughout The Salvation Army. Participants have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, share their creativity, and use their God-given talents for worship and ministry.

The Arkansas & Oklahoma Divisional Spotlight Competition will take place April 9–10, 2027, at Camp Heart O' Hills, in conjunction with the Divisional Bible Bowl Competition.

Winners of the divisional competition will earn the opportunity to represent the Arkansas & Oklahoma Division at the Territorial Spotlight Competition on June 3, 2027, in Atlanta, Georgia, during The Salvation Army's Centennial Celebration.

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Who Can Participate?

The competition is open to individuals who meet the following requirements:

  • Participants must be ages 7–23 as of June 3, 2027.

  • Participants must be actively involved in a Salvation Army music or arts program.

  • Participants must compete in and qualify through the divisional competition to advance to the territorial level.

  • Each division may advance one winning entry in each published competition category.

Competition Categories

Spotlight offers opportunities for participants in a variety of musical and artistic disciplines, including:

  • Brass: Instrumental solos and brass ensembles

  • Vocal: Solo and group vocal performances

  • Piano: Solo piano performances

  • Worship Team: Contemporary worship music

  • Dance: Dance performances

  • Theater: Dramatic performances

  • Visual Arts: Original artistic works

Each category has specific requirements, including repertoire, age divisions, and performance guidelines. Participants should carefully review the official category information before preparing their entries.

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