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Musician and Clergy: Collaboration as Models for Leadership

There is an increasing concern in the church today about the lack of collaboration and respect between clergy and church musicians. Each group often talks about the other with frustration and sometimes disdain. The question becomes: how can we engage in good practices that will move our music ministries forward? What strategies can we use […]

Kansas City MO.
Jeffery Seeley



Reimagining the Multi-Generational Church Choral Program

One doesn’t have to look very far to see that the state of the church choral program is in flux and in some places steep decline. Many choirs in worship reflect an aging population and risk ceasing to exist. So how do we infuse new life into our aging church choirs? How do we draw […]

Kansas City MO.
Jonathan Rodgers



Mozart’s K. 626: Requiem, But No Rest

This session will explore all the various completions of Mozart’s Requiem, K. 626, providing comparisons, editorial procedures and opportunities to hear/sing the various differences. In addition, options for orchestration will be examined. Finally, there will be detailed discussion of late-eighteenth-century performance practices as they pertain to Mozart’s sacred music, bringing some clarity to the myriad […]

Pasadena CA.
Bruce Chamberlain



Creating a Connected Culture: Four Practical Steps for Effective Choir Recruitment

As choir directors, we can often feel like our recruitment possibilities are capped. We work hard to recruit at the beginning of the semester. Still, with every two or three gained, around the same number are lost. We can feel as though we are spinning our wheels. This session will focus on four steps for […]

Pasadena CA.
Scott Glysson



Unraveling the Mystery of Choral Music Publication: Tips to Help Your Composition Get Published

Have you penned the next epic choral work and need to know howto get it published? Patti Drennan will share from her 30+ years experience in writing for school and church choirs and will offer advice regarding the music writing process, original vs. public domain music and texts, song formatting and organizational ideas, publisher protocol […]

Oklahoma City OK.
Patti Drennan



Healthy Vocal Technique for a Lifetime of Singing

This session will provide healthy vocal strategies for older singers. As we age vocally, we need to be reminded of good vocal technique.This workshop will include tips and suggestions for working with older singers in a variety of settings and improving tone production, breath support, and inner hearing. Vocal care will also be addressed.

Oklahoma City OK.
Dana Ihm