April 2020
Utilizing Music and Art in Worship Workshop
Debra Scroggins In today's diverse church communities, those responsible for music choices are also challenged with discovering new ideas for bringing congregations into a deeper place of worship. Join Dallas-area composer Debra Scroggins on Saturday, April 25th, as she explores some of her diverse choral music for the liturgical church year. She will also discuss possibilities for enriching congregational worship through the wedding of visual art and music. Debra's husband artist Tom Huch will be on hand with examples of…
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Tips from the Masters Workshop
An In-Depth Immersion in Time-Tested Practices For Organists and Choir Directors Who Lead Worship In working with Dr. Horisberger, attendees will review/learn the basics of choral conducting, examining how movements inform and inspire singers. In addition, you’ll discuss conducting techniques that achieve maximum effect and nuance, as well as appropriate choral tone and balance, both with trained and untrained singers. In working with Dr. Arcus, attendees will address hymn playing in context with special emphasis on text and learn improvisation…
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A foundational course for clergy and musicians about the church’s music, covering theological underpinnings in various traditions, various worship streams and how music relates to them, congregational song, choral song, music leadership, language, and staff relationships. (Daily Morning Prayer precedes the class in Carr Chapel at 8:30 a. m. Daily Evening Prayer follows the class in the Chapel at 5:10 p. m.) Enrollment available for credit or audit. To attend, download and complete the application. (For credit: Check the box…
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Resources for Planning Music and Worship Workshop
The workshop will cover Choral, Organ, and Piano Reading Sessions, Planning Resources, and Worship Sessions. OF note is St. Andrew’s magnificent Paul Fritts organ. This very special instrument features solid wood casework with carved pipe shades and the burnished tin front pipes. Faculty for the event include Dr. Paul Klemme, Dr. Charlotte Kroeker, Dr. Robert Mann, and Dr. Bruce Neswick More details will be posted here soon. Save the date!
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