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The  Music  and  Creative  Arts  Conference  (MCAC)  is  an  initiative  of  the  Creative  Arts  Department  of  The  Salvation  Army.  It  will   be  a   time  of   instruction,   inspiration  and   resourcing   for   those  who  participate   in  music  and   the   creative  arts.     These  electives  will  be  presented  on  Saturday.    REGISTRATION  –  9:45AM  -­‐  Refreshments  available  on  arrival    SESSION  1    -­‐  10:15AM  -­‐  A  Call  to  Worship    A  time  for  all  delegates  to  commence  the  day  in  worship  lead  by  William  Himes    SESSION  2  –  10:45  –  11.50AM  Conference  Choir  Part  1  [William  Himes]    Enjoy  the  experience  of  making  great  music  lead  by  our  special  guest.    Our  MCAC  Choir  will  be  featured  in  our  evening  concert.        Creative  Re-­‐tellings  of  Bible  Stories  [Cameron  Semmens]  Come  and  see  what  it  takes  to  find  fresh  words  and  fresh  perspectives  on  classic  stories  and  parables...  and  then,  lets  write  some!    Just  Brass    [John  Collinson]  Just   Brass   is   an   exciting  Music   Outreach   Program,   which   is   being   used   effectively   in   corps   all   across   the   territory.     John   Collinson  (Territorial   Just  Brass  Consultant)  will  highlight   successes  of   the  program  across   the   territory  and  give  an   insight   into   Just  Brass  –  an  exciting  new  program  for  mission  and  ministry.    Leading  Worship  [Judd  Field]  Judd  Field  will  share  his  thoughts  on  the  role  of  the  Worship  Leader  and  how  skills  can  be  developed  in  this  area.    Sound  Production  For  Your  Team  [Ash  Doughty]  The  importance  of  those  who  look  after  the  sound  in  our  services  is  vital.    Ash  is  experienced  in  all  facets  of  sound  production  and  will  provide  valuable  information  to  assist  those  who  carry  this  responsibility  in  their  corps.        SESSION  3  –  12:00  –  1.10PM  Being  Open  To  God  In  The  Arts  [Cameron  Semmens]  Come  and  discover  those  things  that  ENABLE  your  faith  and  your  art,  and  the  things  that  DISABLE  them.  You'll  walk  away  with  some  really  practical  things  to  GIVE  LIFE  to  your  creativity  and  your  spirituality.    Brass  Band  Workshop  [William  Himes]  Bill  will  work  with   the  South  Barwon  Band   to  give  an   insight   into  his  music.    A  valuable  workshop   for  conductors  and  players  alike.    Brass  players  are  all  welcome  to  join  the  band.      Building  Dynamics  Of  Your  Worship  Band  [Judd  Field]  Establishing  the  role  of  each  member  and  building  the  group  dynamics  between  each  member  are  important  aspects  of  developing  a  good  ensemble.    Judd  will  work  with  a  Worship  Band  to  highlight  important  aspects  of  ensemble  playing  needed  in  preparing  worship  songs  for  performance  and  corporate  worship.        Drama  [Craig  Farrell]  Do  you  have  a  flare  for  the  dramatic?  Ever  wanted  to  tell  a  great  story?  Craig  will  take  a  look  at  how  drama  can  be  used  effectively  to  communicate  and  engage  with  our  congregation.    Come  for  the  fun...  stay  for  the  story.    

Live  Streaming  [Tim  Kelly]  Tim  Kelly  will   discuss  all   you  need   to   know  about   live   streaming  and  archiving   services,   concerts   and   conferences.    A   very   valuable  session  for  those  considering  using  this  as  a  tool  for  communication  connecting  via  the  web.    Sound  Production  [Ash  Doughty]  Ash  will  work  at  the  desk  mixing  the  sound  for  the  Worship  Band  Workshop.    Learn  some  practical  skills  for  mixing  the  sound  for  the  Worship  Band  at  your  Corps.      

Lunch  –  1:15  -­‐  Creative  Arts  Department  Resources  Display  will  be  open.      KEYNOTE  –  2:00pm  [William  Himes]    SESSION  4  –  2:30  –  3.40PM  Creating  New  Songs  [Judd  Field]  Judd  Field  will  work  with  a  Worship  Band  to  develop  ideas  in  this  workshop  to  assist  you  in  writing  new  songs  for  worship.    Media  and  the  Church  [David  Cairns  and  Jacob  Dyer]  By  popular  demand,  David  and  Jacob  will  once  again  present  this  session,  which  gives  an  insight   into  why  media  is  such  an  effective  creative   tool   in   today’s   church.     They  will   share  media   resources   available   today,   and  how   to  best  use  media   in   services   and   small  groups.    Music  Resources  Library  [Dianne  Edwards]  Dianne  Edwards   –   (Music  Resources   Library  Consultant)  will   give  details   of   the   service   she  provides  managing   the   Territorial  Music  Resources  Library      New  Publications  –  Brass  and  Vocal  [Brian  Hogg]  Brian  Hogg  will  introduce  the  latest  brass  and  vocal  publications  from  the  Creative  Arts  Department.    Everyone  welcome  to  participate  –  bring  your  instrument.    Running  a  Successful  Kids  Choir  In  Your  Corps  [Cathy  Christelow  and  Melissa  Grigsbey]  Two  passionate  mums  stepped  up  to  start  a  Choir  at  Preston  Corps  because  they  saw  a  need.  They  don’t  see  themselves  as  particularly  "qualified"  but  are  successfully  running  a  fantastic  choir.    Come  and  hear  how.      Sound  Production  [Ash  Doughty]  Ash  will  work  at  the  desk  mixing  the  sound  for  the  Worship  Band  Workshop.    Learn  some  practical  skills  for  mixing  the  sound  for  the  Worship  Band  at  your  Corps.      Afternoon  Tea  –  3:45pm  Creative  Arts  Department  Resources  Display  will  be  open.      SESSION  5  –  4:15  –  5.25PM  Conference  Choir  Part  2  [William  Himes]  Bill  will  rehearse  choir  repertoire  for  the  MCAC  Concert.  Everyone  is  welcome  to  participate    The  Importance  Of  Copyright  [Wayne  Collyer]  Wayne  will  provide  valuable  information  on  what  licenses  are  needed,  what  they  cover  and  where  to  go  for  help.    Music  Tools  For  Mission  –  Panel  Discussion  Merryn  Steel  -­‐  Community  Choir,  Stuart  Lees  -­‐  Music  Access  Program,  Gill  Summerton  -­‐  Mainly  Music,  Lisa  Wynne  -­‐  Just  Brass,  Cathy  Christelow  -­‐  Preston  Youth  and  Children’s  Choir      Music  continues  to  be  a   tool   to  connect  with  people   in   the  community.  Come  and  hear  how  people  are  successfully   reaching  out  to  others  through  programs  in  music.    Pens  of  Fire  [Cameron  Semmens]  This  will  be  a  great  workshop  for  those  of  you  who  write  poetry  or  song  lyrics,  or  if  these  are  things  you  aspire  to  do  -­‐  and  to  do  them  well!  We’ll  look  at  how  to  make  an  average  poem  a  great  poem;  how  to  say  things  with  simplicity,  power  and  beauty;  and  how  to  create  poems  and  lyrics  people  want  to  listen  to  again  and  again!   Dinner  –  5.30pm    FINALE  CONCERT  –  7.00  –  8.30PM   Featuring:     William  Himes     Cameron  Semmens     Judd  Field  and  the  Melbourne  Gospel  Choir     Preston  Youth  and  Children’s  Choir     South  Barwon  Band       MCAC  Choir