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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 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: Baylor Church Music Students McCrary, Room 118 Repeated Friday at 8:30am-9:30am 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 4:00 – 5:00 Breakout II Worship: John Bell Truett, Powell Chapel Managing Change in Worship

Conference Worship Dialogue: Randall Bradley Truett, Room 107 Smaller Church: Jacob Sensenig Truett, Room 115 Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Markham Organ Studio

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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 Drama in Worship: John Parker McCrary, Room 131

Creative and Effective Utilization of Drama in Worship Repeated Thursday 8:00am-9:00am Composing: Craig Courtney McCrary, Room 133 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

05/06/15 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: Scott Davis Truett, Room 114 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 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 2:15 – 2:30 Transition

05/06/15 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 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 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 Repeated Friday 8:30am-9:30am Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Jones Concert Hall 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

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

05/06/15 8:45 Dessert Reception Truett Great Hall

05/06/15 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

Smaller Church: Jill Sims Truett, Room 113 Global Song Resources and Ideas: Jacob Sensenig and Stephen Cowden Truett, Room 114

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 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

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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

SAB/2PT Reading Session: Joseph Martin McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 Orff Without the Instruments Handbells: Arnold Sherman McCrary, Room 118 Piano: Brad Nix McCrary, Room 131

05/06/15 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 Spot: Les Marshall Truett, Room 115 Worship Graphics: A Matter of Taste Repeated Friday 9:45am-10:45am Organ: Isabelle Demers McCrary, Markham Organ Studio Children’s Anthem Reading Session: Joseph Martin McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 Choristers Guild Reading Session Handbell: 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

05/06/15 DAY IV 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 Global Song Resources and Ideas: Jacob Sensenig and Stephen Cowden Truett, Room 114 Repeat of Thursday 8:00am-9:00am Music Technology Spot: 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 Concert Reflection: Stephen Carrell McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114 My Favorite Things Contemporary Songs for Worship: Baylor Church Music Students McCrary, Room 118 Repeat of Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm

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

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 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 Music Technology Spot: 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 Piano Master Class: Joseph Martin McCrary, Meadows Recital Hall Children’s Choir: Susan Eernisse McCrary, Room 114

Keep Them Coming Back 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

10:45 – 11:00 Transition 11:00 – 12:15 Reading Session VII: Joseph Martin and Brad Nix Truett, Powell Chapel

05/06/15 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.

05/06/15 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. 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.

05/06/15 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. 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. 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. 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 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.

05/06/15 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! A Moving Experience: The Power of Movement and Drama Darla Meek

05/06/15 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 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

05/06/15 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. 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. 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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