Presented by: Wilma Jensen, MM, DMus (Hon.) Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover C The ability to perform music of different historical periods with "verve, passion, and authority," as George Houle said, requires an understanding of musical techniques and styles across different musical periods. Key components for each period from Medieval/Renaissance chants through Baroque, Classical and Romantic music will be presented with short organ demonstrations and quotations from musicologists such as Jon Laukvik, George Houle, Richard Hudson, and Hugo Riemann, while…
Read MorePresented by: Clair Maxwell, MM, AAGO Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover C Today’s parish church musician is expected to do it all. The staff music professional must be able to conduct the various ensembles in the church, play the accompaniments, and make it all work together successfully in the context of the worship service. In addition to supporting the choirs, the director must also lead the congregation in enthusiastic hymn singing and prepare and play inspiring, excellent service music at…
Read MoreLocation: Hyatt Regency - Hanover C The Northeast Region includes the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, the country of Finland and the continent of Europe.
Read MorePresented by: Emily Floyd, BM Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover C How can we "reach" teenagers so that they join and stay in youth choir? The church offers a safe environment for our youth to spread their wings and try leading in worship, singing solos, leading a sectional, and experiencing new kinds of music. They relish the opportunity to grow and thrive individually and as a group. We’ll talk about the four pillars of a successful youth choir program and…
Read MorePresented by: Emily Floyd, BM Location: Hyatt Regency - Hanover C What are the tried and true anthems that work for youth choirs? This workshop will explore some of these anthems and examine why they have stood the test of time. Worried that they won’t work for your choir? We will talk about ways to modify anthems to suit your needs. Which newly composed anthems meet the criteria to be considered a "youth choir gem?" We will sing together and…
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