Nearly 400 young people from grade school to high school involved with The Salvation Army Greater New York Division’s Music & Creative Arts programs recently competed in the divisional Star Search music & creative arts talent contest. 

Most people don’t know that The Salvation Army is one of the top providers of free or reduced cost music and creative arts instruction for students of all ages. After months of practice and perseverance, the most talented young artists in NY competed in this signature youth event. 

The Salvation Army Spring Valley/Suffern Corps’ first place wins at Star Search, the organization’s music and creative arts youth talent competition. These students will go on to compete in Hershey, PA on June 8 with other top talent from 12 states and Puerto Rico.