We’re excited to announce the release of the USA Western Territories Encore material for 2027!
Encore is a wonderful opportunity to develop musicians and creative artists while encouraging participants to grow in their skills, pursue excellence, and use their gifts to glorify God. It also provides a meaningful goal for soloists, groups, and corps to work toward throughout the year.
What’s New for 2027?
We have a few exciting updates this year:
- Vocal Soloists will perform only the required song.
- Instrumental Soloists will perform only the required song.
- There will be two Instrumental Solo divisions: Brass and Other Instrumentals. Both divisions will perform the same music selection; however, adjudication will be conducted collectively, with participants evaluated alongside others playing similar instruments.
- We’re introducing a brand-new Worship Keyboard category! This differs from the traditional piano solo category. Worship Keyboard is designed for musicians playing in a worship team or band setting, using a lead sheet and blending with other instruments. Participants will perform along with an accompaniment track.
Encore 2027 Categories
Solo Categories
- Vocal Solos
- Instrumental Solos
- Piano Solos
- Guitar
- Bass Guitar
- Drum Set
- Ukulele
- Worship Keyboard
- Solo Dance
- Monologues
Group Categories
- Singing Company
- Youth Vocal Ensemble
- Brass Bands
- Timbrels
- Jr. Praise Teams
- Sr. Praise Teams
- Dance Troupes
- Drama Troupes
- Drumlines
- Cultural Groups
Encore material can be found on our website: https://usamusicwest.org/encore-2027/
We look forward to seeing how God will use Encore 2027 to encourage creativity, growth, and worship throughout our territory.