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Proposed Schedule July 21-24, 2015

*Subject to Change

DAY I Tuesday, July 21 10:00 –12:45 Registration, McCrary Lobby 12:45 – 2:15 Worship (:30)

Reading Session I : Joseph Martin and Larry Shackley Truett, Powell Chapel Let the Music Begin – New Anthems for Worship

2:15 – 2:30 Transition 2:30 – 3:30 Breakout I

Worship: John Bell Truett, Powell Chapel Good Reasons for the Church’s Song Counseling: Angela Reed Truett, Room 113 Resisting the "Lone Ranger" Syndrome: Health in Ministry over the Long Haul Repeated Thursday 4:15pm-5:15pm Music Ministry: Allan Aunspaugh Truett, Room 114 Hosting Composers in Your Church Repeated Wednesday 2:30pm-3:30pm Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Markham Organ Studio A Pianist’s Guide to the Organ Anthem Reading Session: Bob Burroughs McCrary, Jones Concert Hall Inspire! Celebrating Grace Choral Series Repeated Wednesday 8:00am-9:00am Piano: Larry Shackley McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall Cracking The Chord Code Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 Spice It Up! Repeated Wednesday 2:30pm-3:30pm Contemporary Songs for Worship: Calvary Baptist Churc McCrary, Room 118 Repeated Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm Innovative Scripture Reading: Randy Kilpatrick McCrary, Room 133

Making the Word of God Come ALIVE in Worship Repeated Friday at 9:45am-10:45am

Cantata Session: Joseph Martin McCrary Room 139 Let There Be Christmas Finale Session: Ben Johansen Moody Memorial Library Introduction to Finale Notation Software Repeated Wednesday at 2:30pm-3:30pm

3:30 – 4:00 Break *Book Signing (McCrary PL Bookstore – Bob Burroughs & Joseph Martin 4:00 – 5:00 Breakout II Worship: John Bell Truett, Room 107 Managing Change in Worship

Smaller Church: Jacob Sensenig Truett, Room 115 Utilizing “Pastoral and Ecclesial Imagination” in the Small Church

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Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Markham Organ Studio Beginning Improvisations Piano: Joseph Martin McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall New Piano Releases Repeated Friday 8:30am-9:30am Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 Sing Me a Story Repeated Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm Contemporary Songs for Worship: McCrary, Room 118 Repeat of Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm Drama in Worship: John Parker McCrary, Room 131

Creative and Effective Utilization of Drama in Worship Repeated Thursday 8:00am-9:00am Composing: Larry Shackley McCrary, Room 133 Instrumental Resources: Robert Karns McCrary, Room 139 Wordless Praise: Ministering to (and through) Instrumental Musicians Repeated Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm Finale Session: Ben Johansen Moody Memorial Library Finale Notation Software – Q&A Repeated Friday 8:30am-9:30am

5:15 – 6:00 Concert :YouthCUE Texas Honor Choir Truett, Powell Chapel 6:00-7:30 Dinner on your own 7:30 – 9:00 Reading Session II: Joseph Martin, Larry Shackley, Craig Courtney Truett, Powell Chapel Praise God with Instruments: Music for Choir and Orchestra

07/15/15      DAY II: CHILDREN’S CHOIR DAY Wednesday, July 22 8:00 – 9:00 Breakout III Worship: John Bell Truett, Powell Chapel Singing with the Global Church

Youth Choirs: Carey Cannon Truett, Room 113 Youth Choir: Basic Training Smaller Church: Daniel Farris Truett, Room 114 Little Choir….Big Worship How to Start a Fine Arts Academy: John Parker Truett, Room 115 How to Start a Fine Arts Academy in Your Church Repeated Friday at 9:45am-10:45am Piano: Larry Shackley McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall

Creating Your Own Hymn Arrangements Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Markham Organ Studio The 10,000-Hours Rule: Practice Strategies for Church Musicians Anthem Reading Session: Bob Burroughs McCrary, Jones Concert Hall Inspire! Celebrating Grace Choral Series

Repeat of Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 Exceptional Resources from Choristers Guild Children’s Choir: Mark Burrows McCrary, Room 118 Worthy for Worship Repeated Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Children’s Choir: Darla Meek McCrary, Room 131 “It’s Like Herding Cats!” Classroom Management in the Children’s Choir Setting Repeated Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Praise Bands: Joel Winters McCrary, Room 133 Beginning a Transition Repeated Thursday 8:00am-9:00am

Composing: Joseph Martin McCrary, Room 139 9:00 – 9:15 Transition 9:15 – 10:15 Reading Session III: Craig Courtney Truett, Powell Chapel It’s Beginning to Look A lot like Advent & Christmas: Seasonal Selections for the Sanctuary

Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 Sing in a Circle Children’s Choir: Mark Burrows McCrary, Room 118 Sing Your Way through the Bible Children’s Choir: Darla Meek McCrary, Room 131 A Moving Experience: The Power of Movement and Drama

10:15 – 10:30 Break 10:30 – 11:30 Worship: led by John Bell; John Bell, preacher Truett, Powell Chapel 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch 11:45-12:45 (Optional: 4 Lunch Discussions; reservations required, limit 20 each) Composers: Joseph Martin, Craig Courtney, Brad Nix, Rosephanye Powell, Larry Shackley 1:00 – 2:15 Reading Session IV: Composer’s Favorites Truett, Powell Chapel Joseph Martin, Craig Courtney, Brad Nix, Rosephanye Powell, Larry Shackley Children’s Choir : Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114

Sing Me a Story Repeat of Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Children’s Choir: Mark Burrows McCrary, Room 118 If They Love It, They’ll Learn It

Children’s Choir: Darla Meek McCrary, Room 131 Around the World with Songs, Games, and Dance

07/15/15       2:15 – 2:30 Transition 2:30 – 3:30 Breakout IV Worship: John Bell Truett, Powell Chapel Ancient Gifts for Modern Times

Youth Choirs: Carey Cannon Truett, Room 113 Youth Choir: Developing a Lifetime of Worship Music Ministry: Allan Aunspaugh Truett, Room 114 Hosting Composers in Your Church Repeat of Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Jones Concert Hall Masterclass I Piano: Larry Shackley McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall How To Become Everyone’s Favorite Accompanist Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 Spice It Up! Repeat of Tuesday at 2:30pm-3:30pm Children’s Choir : Mark Burrows McCrary, Room 118 Fix-a-Flat

Children’s Choir: Darla Meek McCrary, Room 131 Welcome Songs and Name Games!

Praise Bands: Joel Winters McCrary, Room 133 Living in the Transition Repeated Thursday 2:45pm-3:45pm Cantata Reading Session: Joseph Martin McCrary, Room 139 Finale Session: Ben Johansen Moody Memorial Library Introduction to Finale Notation Software Repeat of Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm

3:30 – 4:00 Break Book Signing with Brad Nix and Mark Burrows – Pine Lake Music Bookstore, McCrary 4:00 – 5:00 Breakout V Worship: John Bell Truett, Powell Chapel The Emasculation of Jesus and the Defeminisation of the Church

Youth Choirs: Carey Cannon Truett, Room 113 The Ever-Changing Youth Choir

Copyright Session: Steven Bock Truett, Room 114 All You Need To Know About Copyright Laws Repeated Thursday 2:45pm-3:45pm Instrumental Resources: Robert Karns Truett, Room 115 Wordless Praise – Ministering to (and through) Instrumental Musicians Repeat of Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Jones Concert Hall Transcriptions: Arranging Piano and Orchestral Works for Worship Repeated Friday 8:30am-9:30am Advanced Choir Reading Session: Rosephanye Powell McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 It’s In the Bag! Children’s Choir: Mark Burrows McCrary, Room 118 Worthy for Worship Repeat of Wednesday 8:00am-9:00am

Children’s Choir: Darla Meek McCrary, Room 131 “It’s Like Herding Cats!” Classroom Management in the Children’s Choir Setting Repeat of Wednesday 8:00am-9:00am

Praise Bands: Joel Winters McCrary, Room 133 Moving Beyond the Transition Repeated Thursday 4:15pm-5:15pm Piano: Brad Nix McCrary, Room 139 Pain Free Music

07/15/15      5:15 – 6:00 Student Concert 6:00-7:30 Dinner on your own 7:30-8:45 Evening Choir Rehearsal with Donald Neuen Truett, Powell Chapel 8:45 Dessert Reception Truett Great Hall

07/15/15      DAY III: HANDBELL DAY (Tour for prospective students) Thursday, July 23 8:00 – 9:00 Breakout VI Conducting: Donald Neuen Truett, Powell Chapel Creating a Great Choral Sound that Impacts Congregational Worship

Global Song Resources and Ideas: Jacob Sensenig and Stephen Cowden Truett, Room 114 Using Global Hymnody in Local Congregations

Repeated Friday 8:30am-9:30am Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 Scriptures, Hymns, and Lots of M’s

Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Jones Concert Hall Stage Organ Repertoire Repeated Friday 9:45am-10:45am Piano: Brad Nix McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall Intro to Piano Arranging

Handbells: Arnold Sherman McCrary, Room 118 Drama in Worship: John Parker McCrary, Room 131 Creative and Effective Utilization of Drama in Worship Repeat of Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Praise Bands: Joel Winters McCrary, Room 133 Beginning a Transition Repeat of Wednesday 8:00am-9:00am

Gospel Music Session: Rosephanye Powell McCrary, Room 139 Gospel Trinity: An Introduction to Gospel Music

9:00 – 9:15 Transition 9:15 – 10:15 Reading Session V: Rosephanye Powell Truett, Powell Chapel Legacy of Praise: Anthems Based on Hymns, Folk Songs, and Spirituals

Handbells: Arnold Sherman McCrary, Room 118

10:15 – 10:30 Break 10:30 – 11:30 Worship: led by John Bell; John Bell, preacher Truett, Powell Chapel

Sermon:

11:30 – 1:15 Luncheon with Award and Student Recognition Barfield Drawing Room 1:15 – 2:30 Reading Session VI: Brad Nix and Larry Shackley Truett, Powell Chapel Anthems with Obbligato

Handbells: Arnold Sherman McCrary, Room 118

2:30 – 2:45 Transition 2:45 – 3:45 Breakout VII Conducting: Donald Neuen Truett, Powell Chapel English Diction that Enables Congregational Worship

Leadership: Randall Bradley Truett, Room 107 A Ten Year Look Back: What Has Changed? Repeated Friday 8:30am-9:30am Copyright Session: Steven Bock Truett, Room 114 All You Need To Know About Copyright Laws Repeat of Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm Music Technology Spot: Les Marshall Truett, Room 115 Technology Transition: What Does it Look Like? Repeated Friday 8:30am-9:30am Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Markham Organ Studio Masterclass II

Children’s  Choir:  Anthem  Reading  Session  –  Joseph  Martin      McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall

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Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 Orff Without the Instruments Handbells: Arnold Sherman McCrary, Room 118 Piano: Brad Nix McCrary, Room 131

Intro to Jazz Harmonies At The Keyboard Praise Bands: Joel Winters McCrary, Room 133

Living in the Transition Repeat of Wednesday 2:30pm-3:30pm

Percussion: Brian Hehn McCrary, Room 139 Drumming for Worship

Repeated Friday 9:45am-10:45am 3:45 – 4:15 Break 4:15 – 5:15 Breakout VIII Conducting: Donald Neuen Truett, Powell Chapel Section (SATB) characteristics, problems and solutions

Counseling: Angela Reed Truett, Room 113 Resisting the "Lone Ranger" Syndrome: Health in Ministry over the Long Haul Repeat of Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm Congregational Song: David Music Truett, Room 114 Creative Ideas for Worship Repeated Friday 9:45am-10:45am Music Technology: Les Marshall Truett, Room 115 Worship Graphics: A Matter of Taste Repeated Friday 9:45am-10:45am Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Markham Organ Studio Choral Accompaniment SAB/2PT Reading Session: Joseph Martin McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 Choristers Guild Reading Session Handbells: Arnold Sherman McCrary, Room 118 Reading Session: Chris Teichler and Doug Claybrook McCrary, Room 131 Reading Session Repeated Friday 9:45am-10:45am Praise Bands: Joel Winters McCrary, Room 133 Moving Beyond the Transition Repeat of Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm Piano: Brad Nix McCrary, Room 139 Choral Accompanying 101: Becoming a Pianist Your Director will Love

5:30-6:30 Dinner with Prospective Students Truett, Room 309 7:00 - 8:00 Thursday Concert: Park Cities Baptist Church Choir and Orchestra McCrary, Jones Concert Hall DAY IV

07/15/15      Friday, July 24 8:30 – 9:30 Breakout IX

Conducting: Donald Neuen Truett, Powell Chapel Rhythmic Interest, Forward Motion and Phrasing Leadership: Randall Bradley Truett, Room 107 A Ten Year Look Back: What Has Changed?

Repeat of Thursday 2:45pm-3:45pm Smaller Church: Scott Davis Truett, Room 113 City Kid in a Country Church Global Song Resources and Ideas: Jacob Sensenig and Stephen Cowden Truett, Room 114 Using Global Hymnody in Local Congregations Repeat of Thursday 8:00am-9:00am Music Technology: Les Marshall Truett, Room 115 Technology Transition: What Does it Look Like? Repeat of Thursday 2:45pm-3:45pm Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Jones Concert Hall Transcriptions: Arranging Piano and Orchestral Works for Worship Repeat of Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm Concert Reflection: Stephen Carrell McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 My Favorite Things

Piano: Joseph Martin McCrary, Room 133 New Piano Releases Repeat of Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Instrumental Resources: Robert Karns McCrary, Room 139 Repeat of Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm Finale Session: Ben Johansen Moody Memorial Library Finale Notation Software – Q&A Repeat of Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm

9:30 – 9:45 Transition 9:45 – 10:45 Breakout X

Conducting: Donald Neuen Truett, Powell Chapel Score Preparation and Conducting Artistry Conference Worship Dialogue: Randall Bradley Truett, Room 107 Smaller Church: Daniel Ferris Truett, Room 113 Congregational Song: David Music Truett, Room 114 Creative Ideas for Worship Repeat of Thursday 2:45pm-3:45pm Music Technology: Les Marshall Truett, Room 115 Worship Graphics: A Matter of Taste Repeat of Thursday 4:15pm-5:15pm Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Jones Concert Hall Organ Repertoire Repeat of Thursday 8:00am-9:00am Piano Master Class: Joseph Martin McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114

Keep Them Coming Back How to Start a Fine Arts Academy: John Parker Truett, Room 115 How to Start a Fine Arts Academy in Your Church

Repeat of Wednesday 8:00am-9:00am Composing: Chris Teichler and Doug Claybrook McCrary, Room 131 Reading Session Repeat of Thursday 4:15pm-5:15pm Innovative Scripture Reading: Randy Kilpatrick McCrary, Room 133

Making the Word of God Come ALIVE in Worship Repeat of Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm

Percussion: Brian Hehn McCrary, Room 139 Drumming for Worship Repeat of Thursday 2:45pm-3:45pm

07/15/15       10:45 – 11:00 Transition 11:00 – 12:15 Reading Session VII: Joseph Martin and Brad Nix Truett, Powell Chapel Potpourri of Praise 12:15 – 12:35 Commissioning Service Truett, Powell Chapel                                                                          

 

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Alleluia  Conference  Session  Titles  &  Descriptions  Click  on  a  clinician’s  name  to  view  his/her  bio.  

 Hosting  Composers  at  Your  Church                                            Allan  Aunspaugh  Have  you  ever  thought  about  having  a  composer  at  your  church  for  an  event?  In  this  session  we  will  discuss:  choosing  a  composer,  contacting  a  composer,  timetables,  budgets,  preparing  your  choir  and  church,  sample  event  schedules.    Ancient  Gifts  for  Modern  Times                                                          John  Bell  The  Celtic  tradition  in  Christian  Spirituality  originated  in  5th  century  Ireland  and  flourished  in  the  British  Isles  until  the  9th  century.  In  recent  years  the  term  'celtic'  has  sometimes  been  used  as  an  a  euphemism  for  'trendy.'  Yet  this  ancient  tradition  preserves  some  theological  and  spiritual  insights  which  can  nourish  those  who  have  overdosed  on  the  musings  of  more  recent  western  divines.    The  Emasculation  of  Jesus    and  the  defeminisation  of  the  church                                                                            John  Bell  This  rather  bold  title  is  concerned  with  how  in  the  preaching  and  worship  of  the  church,  two  temptations  often  befall  leaders  of  worship.  One  is  to  reduce  the  immensity  of  the  incarnate  ministry  of  Christ  in  preference  for  doctrinal  statements.  Thus  in  the  Apostles  Creed,  the  life  of  Jesus  is  subsumed  by  a  comma:  'born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate.'  The  other  tendency  is  to  represent  the  great  and  diverse  regiment  of  Biblical  women  by  a  few  meek  helpmeets.  Here  we  consider  some  antidotes.    Good  Reasons  for  the  Church's  Song                                                                                                      John  Bell  Most  churches  sing.  Many  increasingly  see  music  as  primarily  associated  with  the  organ,  praise  band  and  choir.  Occasionally  preachers  regard  congregational  songs  as  fill-­‐ins  between  the  most  important  aspects  of  worship,  notably  what  they  have  to  say.  But  communal  singing  is  a  biblical  imperative;  so  here  we  explore  good  reasons  for  doing  it  well.    Managing  Change  in  Worship                                                  John  Bell  For  even  the  most  liberally  minded  people,  the  issue  of  change  anywhere  in  the  life  of  the  church  is  regarded  as  anathema.  The  reasons  are  several  and  various,  but  how  people  are  enabled  to  accept  and  even  embrace  a  significant  and  essential  change  is  less  well  rehearsed.  Here  we  look  at  the  anatomy  of  change  and  how  it  can  be  affected    Singing  with  the  Global  Church                                                                                          John  Bell  Most  Western  denominations  have  some  respnsibility  for  the  evangelism  of  southern  hemisphere  nations.  We  have  readily  sent  missionaries  and  our  religious  cultural  creations  –  hymns,  liturgies  and  artistic  depictions,  but  have  been  a  little  more  reticent  to  receive  the  gifts  the  Spirit  has  bestowed  on  others  which  might  be  to  our  benefit.  In  this  seminar  we  share  some  accessible  gifts  from  the  global  church.    A  Ten  Year  Look  Back:    What  Has  Changed?                                                Randall  Bradley  My  book  From  Postlude  to  Prelude  was  published  ten  years  ago,  and  a  new  edition  is  fresh  off  the  press  in  time  for  Alleluia.    In  revising  the  book,  what  did  I  discover  has  changed?  What  has  stayed  the  same?    What  does  the  future  look  like  for  us  who  serve  the  church  through  music  and  worship?        Inspire!  Celebrating  Grace  Choral  Series                                                  Bob  Burroughs  Inspire!  Celebrating  Grace  Choral  Series  -­‐-­‐  is  a  new  series  written  with  senior  adult  singers  in  mind  -­‐  but  not  written  primarily  for  seniors.  Ranges  are  a  bit  limited,  the  keyboard  does  not  follow  the  melody,  and  some  of  the  best  known  composers  are  writing  for  this  series  -­‐  which  -­‐  is  available  ONLY  online  and  not  through  any  other  resource.  

07/15/15        Fix-­‐a-­‐Flat                                                              Mark  Burrows  “Just  raise  the  piece  a  half  step.”  “Just  have  the  singers  raise  their  eyebrows."  How  long  do  these  tricks  last?  Vocal  intonation  isn't  about  quick-­‐fixes,  it's  about  lasting  solutions.  Come  trade  in  your  bag  of  tricks  for  a  tool  kit.    If  They  Love  It,  They’ll  Learn  It                                                    Mark  Burrows  Mark  shares  from  his  bag  of  tricks  on  how  to  keep  kids  engaged  in  choir  rehearsals.  He’ll  include  fun  warm-­‐ups,  singing  games,  positive  discipline  techniques,  and  more.    Sing  Your  Way  through  the  Bible                                                          Mark  Burrows  If  you  work  with  a  children's  choir  in  a  church  setting,  you  are  responsible  for  so  much    more  than  notes  and  rhythms.  You're  a  Children's  Minister!  In  a  session  that  is  part  reading  session,  part  journey  through  scripture,  participants  will  walk  away  equipped  with  excellent  anthem  ideas  to  have  their  children  singing  their  way  through  the  Bible.    Worthy  for  Worship                                                          Mark  Burrows  Children  are  worthy  to  be  so  much  more  than  "church  performers."  They  can  be  true  worship  leaders.  Participants  will  explore  ways  to  utilize  the  worship  arts  to  develop  young  worship  leaders  for  engaging,  meaningful  worship  experiences.    The  Ever-­‐changing  Youth  Choir                                                                    Carey  Cannon  From  middle  school  boys  to  senior-­‐itis,  our  youth  choirs  are  always  in  a  state  of  flux.  This  session  will  address  the  many  musical  and  non-­‐musical  aspects  of  change  that  exist  within  a  youth  choir  and  how  we  as  ministers  can  guide  them  through  those  transitions.    Youth  Choir:  Basic  Training                                                                  Carey  Cannon  This  session  will  address  tried  and  true  rehearsal  techniques  that  foster  beautiful  singing  and  a  strong  foundation  for  spiritual  growth.    Youth  Choir:  Developing  a  Lifetime  of  Worship                                                            Carey  Cannon  Beyond  plugging  youth  into  our  worship  schedule,  are  they  creating  authentic  and  formidable  connections  to  God  in  worship?  This  session  will  seek  to  help  directors  utilize  the  collective  and  individual  gifts  of  our  Youth  Choir  for  a  lifetime  of  worship.    Composition                                                        Craig  Courtney  Craig  Courtney  will  discuss  the  compositional  process  and  will  demonstrate  principles  from  his  own  music.  He  will  also  take  the  class  through  the  entire  compositional  journey  -­‐  from  inception  to  final  version  -­‐  of  one  of  his  own  anthems.    Using  Global  Hymnody  in  Local  Congregations                      Stephen  Cowden    More  than  a  new  genre  of  music  for  worship,  global  hymnody  represents  an  opportunity  for  the  integration  of  faith  and  culture  and  supports  cross-­‐cultural  unification  of  the  body  of  Christ.  This  session  will  offer  a  brief  history  of  global  hymnody,  a  discussion  of  why  and  how  it  may  be  used  in  worship,  and  an  overview  of  available  resources.  It  will  focus  on  practical  considerations  for  introducing  global  hymnody  in  congregational  worship.      City  Kid  in  a  Country  Church                                                  Scott  Davis  Exploring  the  topic  of  bivocational  ministry,  we’ll  use  First  Baptist  Church,  Valley  Mills,  TX  as  a  snapshot  

07/15/15      into  smaller  church  music  ministry  with  special  attention  given  to  children’s  music  programs,  expanding  therepertory  of  congregational  song,  and  injecting  your  own  personality  into  your  church’s  ministry  efforts.      A  Pianist’s  Guide  to  the  Organ                              Isabelle  Demers  An  introduction  to  the  organ,  geared  towards  pianists  and  other  keyboardists.    Beginning  Improvisation                                Isabelle  Demers  Improvisation  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  liturgical  skills,  yet  it  is  all  too  easy  to  suffer  from  white-­‐page  syndrome  when  facing  a  liturgical  transition.  This  session  will  focus  on  simple  improvisational  techniques  and  strategies  which  can  be  used  easily  by  all,  even  beginner  organists.    Choral  Accompaniment                                Isabelle  Demers  Accompanying  choirs  is  a  crucial  component  of  most  church  positions,  one  that  requires  a  very  high  skill  level.  This  workshop  will  provide  some  ideas  to  facilitate  collaboration  with  vocal  ensembles.    Master  Class  I                                  Isabelle  Demers  Participants  are  invited  to  bring  works  from  all  eras  and  genres,  including  arrangements.    Master  Class  II                                  Isabelle  Demers  Participants  are  invited  to  bring  works  from  all  eras  and  genres,  including  arrangements.  Given  the  baroque  aesthetics  of  the  organ  in  the  studio,  pre-­‐romantic  works  are  strongly  encouraged.    Organ  Repertoire                                  Isabelle  Demers  A  survey  of  organ  repertoire  suitable  for  worship,  including  lesser-­‐known  composers.    The  10,000  Hour  Rule:  Practice  Strategies  for  Church  Musicians                    Isabelle  Demers  Church  musicians  are  called  upon  to  be  among  the  most  versatile  of  musicians.  However,  their  many  duties  limit  the  time  at  their  disposal  for  practice.  This  workshop  will  introduce  efficient  practice  techniques,  so  that  we  can  make  the  most  of  our  limited  practice  time.    Transcriptions:  arranging  piano  and  orchestral  works  for  worship                  Isabelle  Demers  Organists  are  often  asked  to  perform  works  originally  written  for  piano  or  orchestra.  This  workshop  will  provide  some  techniques  and  strategies  to  successfully  handle  the  passage  from  one  medium  to  another.    Choristers  Guild  Reading  Session                                                    Susan  Eernisse  Let's  read  through  some  fine  new  and  best-­‐selling  anthems  from  Choristers  Guild!    Exceptional  Resources  from  Choristers  Guild                                                                  Susan  Eernisse  Let's  explore  some  of  the  great  teaching  resources  available  through  Choristers  Guild.  Praise  Takes  Flight  (Elementary  Children),  Songs  for  Small  Singers  (Preschoolers),  the  latest  items  from  Growing  in  Grace,  and  other  excellent  resources  will  be  highlighted.    It's  in  the  Bag!                                                      Susan  Eernisse  Our  focus  will  be  small  group  learning,  making  lessons  accessible  for  volunteer  teachers  of  varying  musical  abilities.    Keep  Them  Coming  Back                                                                                Susan  Eernisse  Training,  enlisting,  valuing,  and  retaining  great  volunteers  can  be  challenging.  Let's  look  at  ways  to  support  and  retain  our  most  valuable  resource.  

07/15/15        My  Favorite  Things                                                          Susan  Eernisse  A  veteran  teacher/choir  director  shares  some  of  her  all-­‐time  favorite  management  tips,  activities,  songs,  anthems,  and  more.  Some  of  these  may  become  your  favorites,  too.    Orff  without  the  Instruments                                                    Susan  Eernisse  Don't  have  adequate  Orff  instruments  for  all  your  choirs?  Come  and  learn  to  use  basic  Orff  principles  through  speech,  body  percussion,  and  budget-­‐friendly  percussion  instruments.    Scriptures,  Hymns,  and  Lots  of  M's                                                Susan  Eernisse  With  constraints  of  limited  time,  how  can  we  incorporate  everything  into  your  choir  program?  We  will  explore  integrating  music,  missions,  and  ministry  opportunities  within  your  weekly  program,  and  consider  the  model  of  team-­‐based  ministry.    Sing  in  a  Circle                                                                    Susan  Eernisse  Want  to  build  a  community  of  learning  in  your  preschool  and  younger  children's  choirs?  We  will  explore  the  value  of  "circle  time,"  and  add  some  fun  activities  to  your  toolkit.    Sing  Me  a  Story                                                                    Susan  Eernisse  Let's  use  props,  books,  instruments,  and  puppets  to  present  musical/spiritual  concepts  to  preschoolers  and  younger  children.    Spice  it  Up!                                                                                                Susan  Eernisse  We  will  look  at  creative  ways  to  teach  musical/spiritual  skills  and  concepts  within  the  context  of  your  anthem  selections.  We  will  feature  some  great  anthems  from  the  Choristers  Guild  Catalog.    Little  Choir…Big  Worship                     Daniel  Farris  This session will offer guidelines for encouraging and maintaining your choir in a smaller church setting.      Drumming  for  Worship                                                                                                      Brian  Hehn  This  session  will  focus  on  ideas  for  incorporating  drumming  into  your  worship  service.  Djembe  techniques  will  be  covered,  giving  you  hands  on  experience,  as  well  as  ideas  for  scripture  readings,  psalm  interpretations  with  the  congregation,  and  accompanying  songs  with  ethnic  percussion  instruments.    Finale  Notation  Software  –  Q&A                                                            Ben  Johansen  This  session  takes  Finale  users  to  the  next  level.  If  you  came  to  Session  I  (Intro  to  Finale)  or  if  you  currently  use  Finale,  this  session  will  help  you  to  utilize  Finale  more  fully.  Bring  your  Finale  questions  with  you.  This  session  will  take  place  in  the  Crouch  Library's  META  lab  located  on  the  3rd  floor  of  Moody  Library.  Each  attendee  will  sit  at  their  own  lab  computer  equipped  with  Finale  software,  a  MIDI  keyboard,  and  headphones.    Wordless  Praise  –  Ministering  to  (and  through)  Instrumental  Musicians                            Robert  Karns  For  choral  directors,  praise  band  leaders,  vocalists,  and  anyone  else  who  wonders  what  is  going  on  behind  the  often  blank  stares  received  during  rehearsals.  Shining  a  light  into  the  perplexing  and  often  misunderstood  psyche  of  the  instrumental  musician  can  aid  the  musical  director  in  developing  rehearsal  strategies  and  utilizing  the  full  potential  of  each  individual.    Introduction  to  Finale  Notation  Software                                                                Ben  Johansen  This  session  is  designed  to  acquaint  the  church  musician  with  the  basics  of  Finale,  the  world's  best  selling  notation  software.  If  you  have  never  or  just  lightly  used  Finale,  this  session  is  for  you.  This  session  will  

07/15/15      take  place  in  the  Crouch  Library's  META  lab  located  on  the  3rd  floor  of  Moody  Library.  Each  attendee  will  sit  at  their  own  lab  computer  equipped  with  Finale  software,  a  MIDI  keyboard,  and  headphones.    Making  the  Word  of  God  Come  ALIVE  in  Worship                    Randy  Kilpatrick  Innovative  approaches  to  inclusion  of  Biblical  texts  in  worship  services  will  be  discussed.    Why  not  make  the  expression  of  the  Word  of  God  the  most  interesting  part  of  your  worship  service?    Technology  Transition:  What  does  it  look  like?                   Les  Marshall  Despite  what  some  would  think,  worship  has  been  changing  since  the  dark  ages.  The  speed  has  just  increased.  Technology  has  become  a  large  part  of  the  most  recent  transitions.  What  does  that  look  like  for  your  church?    Worship  Graphics:  A  Matter  of  Taste                                               Les  Marshall  With  churches  using  projection  for  everything  from  announcements,  to  sermon  points  a  new  discussion  has  entered  church  circles.  What  makes  an  effective  graphic?  We  will  attempt  to  separate  the  guidelines  of  good  graphics  from  the  personal  preferences.    Cantata  Reading  Session                                                            Joseph  Martin  This  session  will  feature  new  works  from  Pepper  Choplin,  Heather  Sorenson  &  Joseph  Martin.          Children's  Anthems  Reading  Session                                                          Joseph  Martin  New  music  anthems  for  Children's  choir  featuring  music  from  Worship  Songs  Jr.  and  Chorister's  Guild.      Christmas  Cantata  Session                                                          Joseph  Martin  Let  There  Be  Christmas      Composing                                                                Joseph  Martin  Do  you  want  more  information  on  arranging  or  writing  for  choral  music?    This  is  the  workshop  for  you.    Come  with  questions  and  Joe  will  give  you  answers.    New  Piano  Releases                                                            Joseph  Martin  Joe  will  play  through  the  songs  from  new  piano  books  just  released!    Master  Class                                                                Joseph  Martin  Bring  a  piece  and  play  for  Joseph  Martin  and  receive  encouraging  feedback  on  your  playing  style.    SAB/2PT  Reading  Session                                                          Joseph  Martin  Music  for  small  choirs  and/or  youth  choirs,  easy  to  sing  (a  packet  will  be  given  for  those  in  attendance)            Around  the  World  with  Songs,  Games  and  Dance                                  Darla  Meek  Ready  to  broaden  your  children's  perspectives,  paving  their  entrance  into  world  missions?  Learning  music,  games,  and  dances  from  other  lands  promotes  cross-­‐cultural  appreciation  and  understanding.  Come  participate  in  lessons  including  singing,  playing  barred  instruments,  and  movement  in  this  lively  session.      “It's  Like  Herding  Cats!”                                  Darla  Meek  Classroom  Management  in  the  Children’s  Choir  Setting.          Come  learn  how  to  maximize  learning  time  by  implementing  effective  strategies  that  will  keep  your  choristers  on  task,  engaged,  and  attentive!  

07/15/15      

 A  Moving  Experience:  The  Power  of  Movement  and  Drama                                                  Darla  Meek  Movement  and  drama  may  the  the  greatest  tools  at  your  disposal  for  teaching  musical  and  spiritual  concepts  to  your  children.  Come  learn  ways  to  combine  emotional  involvement  with  kinesthetic  learning  in  a  fun  and  active  way!      Welcome  Songs  and  Name  Games!                                                    Darla  Meek  Singing  games  can  help  your  children  get  to  know  each  other  in  a  joyful  atmosphere.  Set  the  tone  for  your  entire  rehearsal  with  these  engaging  songs  and  games!    Creative  Ideas  for  Worship                              David  Music  This  session  will  explore  different  approaches  to  scripture  reading,  congregational  singing,  and  other  worship  elements  that  will  provide  variety  and  interest  for  the  service.  Participants  are  encouraged  to  bring  their  own  creative  suggestions!      Choral  Rehearsal  –  Wednesday  Evening                                                        Donald  Neuen    Creating  a  Great  Choral  Sound                                                            Donald  Neuen  

that  Impacts  Congregational  Worship  The  vocal/choral  techniques  that  produce  maximum  potential  for  singing  that  is  both  beautiful  and  inspiring.    English  Diction  that  Enables  Congregational  Worship                                                    Donald  Neuen  Techniques  that  guarantee  text  understanding  and  word-­‐meaning-­‐communication  with  the  congregation.    Rhythmic  Interest,  Forward  Motion  and  Phrasing                                                      Donald  Neuen  

07/15/15      Bringing  the  "mathematics"  of  notation  to  musical  artistry    Section  (SATB)  characteristics,  problems  and  solutions.                                                                            Donald  Neuen  Discussion  of  each  of  the  four  (SATB)  choir  sections,  and  how  to  specifically  teach  them.      Score  Preparation  and  Conducting  Artistry                                                          Donald  Neuen  Structural  analysis  and  preparation  of  the  score;  and  elements  of  artistic  conducting.    Intro  to  Jazz  Harmonies  at  the  Keyboard                                                Brad  Nix    Intro  to  Piano  Arranging                                                    Brad  Nix    Music  Ministry  for  Pianists                                                      Brad  Nix  Ways  to  avoid  burnout  for  accompanists  and  keeping  ministry  fresh  with  ideas.    Pain  Free  Music                                                          Brad  Nix  A  session  to  discuss  techniques  for  a  lifetime  of  healthy  piano  playing.    Creative  and  Effective  Utilization  of  Drama  in  Worship                    John  Parker  Discussions  of  how  to  incorporate  all  types  of  drama  in  corporate  worship;  readers  theater,  dramatic  readings,  monologues,  videos,  etc.    How  to  Start  a  Fine  Arts  Academy  in  Your  Church                            John  Parker  Learning  how  to  impact  your  community  through  fine  arts  instruction  in  your  church.  Reach  many  for  Christ  through  the  arts.  How  to  organize  and  successfully  manage  a  Fine  Arts  Academy  in  your  church.  Gospel  Trinity:  An  Introduction  to  Gospel  Music                                     Rosephanye  Powell    Resisting  the  “Lone  Ranger”  Syndrome:                    Angela  Reed  

Health  in  Ministry  over  the  Long  Haul              Spiritual  leaders  sometimes  feel  like  lone  rangers.  There  may  be  few  people  with  whom  they  can  step  out  of  the  role  of  minister  and  honestly  reveal  their  own  needs  and  struggles.  Ministers  are  often  quick  to  pour  out  their  energies  for  the  sake  of  others,  but  slow  to  care  adequately  for  themselves.  When  tending  to  the  needs  of  others  becomes  too  much,  they  are  at  risk  of  burnout.  This  workshop  considers  the  real  challenges  of  life  in  ministry  and  explores  the  hopeful  process  of  personal  renewal,  including  habits  for  spiritual,  emotional,  and  relational  health  and  well-­‐being.    Utilizing  “Pastoral  and  Ecclesial  Imagination”  in  the  Small  Church                        Jacob  Sensenig  Small  churches  often  present  the  greatest  challenges  to  those  called  to  serve  the  church  through  music.  A  lack  of  resources,  paired  with  a  resistance  toward  change,  can  cause  anxiety,  depression,  and  despair.  Against  these  odds,  ministry  must  still  take  place,  and  an  understanding  of  the  importance  of  imaginative  thinking  for  the  minister  and  the  congregation  will  help  to  facilitate  a  necessary  paradigm  shift  in  philosophy  and  action.  First  Baptist  Church,  Hamilton,  TX  will  serve  as  a  case  study  of  a  thriving  small  church  music  ministry  and  a  hopeful  picture  of  what  is  possible.    Cracking  the  Chord  Code                                                    Larry  Shackley  Learn  the  meaning  of  the  most  common  chord  symbols,  and  how  you  can  use  them  to  create  simple  accompaniments.  You’ll  also  receive  a  handout  that  will  enable  you  to  analyze  and  play  HALF  of  today’s  current  worship  songs.      

07/15/15      Creating  Your  Own  Hymn  Arrangements                                                Larry  Shackley  What  are  the  steps  to  developing  your  own  keyboard  hymn  arrangements?  It’s  not  as  hard  a  process  as  you  might  think.  The  author  of  almost  500  published  arrangements  shows  you  several  ways  to  get  started.      How  to  Become  Everyone’s  Favorite  Accompanist                                            Larry  Shackley  Accompanists  can  make  or  break  a  performance  by  a  choir  or  soloist.  What  are  some  of  the  techniques  and  work  habits  that  will  make  you  an  accompanist  everyone  will  enjoy  working  with?  Learn  to  make  rehearsals  and  performances  more  efficient  and  musical  in  this  practical  session.    Reading  Session                                                          Christopher  Teichler    Reading  session  of  recent  choral  works  by  composer  R.  Christopher  Teichler.  Selections  for  groups  ranging  from  small  church  choirs  through  festival  and  university  ensembles.    Beginning  a  Transition                              Joel  Winters  This  session  will  deal  with  how  to  prepare,  equip,  and  lead  a  church  into  the  beginning  stages  of  transitioning  to  a  new  worship  model.  We  will  discuss  the  role  of  the  pastor,  the  role  of  volunteers  (choir,  accompanists,  band  members,  etc...),  technology,  and  the  worship  leader.  We  will  also  discuss  selecting  contemporary  music  for  congregational  singing  appropriate  for  your  church.    Living  in  the  Transition                              Joel  Winters  In  this  session  will  deal  with  building  the  right  worship  team  for  your  church's  context,  choosing  the  right  keys  and  instrumentation,  weathering  the  storms  of  criticism,  and  updating  the  church's  media  and  technology  in  the  context  of  your  church's  budget.  We  will  look  for  ways  that  worship  can  be  a  catalyst  for  unity,  rather  than  a  battleground.  We  will  also  discuss  selecting  contemporary  music  for  congregational  singing  appropriate  for  your  church.    Moving  Beyond  Transition                                                    Joel  Winters  In  this  session  we  will  discuss  ways  of  keeping  the  styles  of  music  and  art  eclectic  without  compromising  the  faithfulness  of  the  church's  worship.  We  will  also  discuss  nuts  and  bolts  of  planning  worship  within  your  church's  cultural  context.  We  will  explore  the  resurgence  of  hymnody  in  modern  worship  music  and  how  to  use  hymns  without  frustrating  the  traditional  worshipers.  We  will  also  discuss  selecting  contemporary  music  for  congregational  singing  appropriate  for  your  church.                          

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