Join us for a special day of musical camaraderie and workshops, led by outstanding clinicians, on the fundamentals of handbells, choirs, organs, and conducting — especially designed for part-time church musicians.
Ringing, Singing, Organ-izing topics will provide choral directors, handbell directors, and organists – primarily those transitioning from the piano – with the tools they need to effectively run a church choral or handbell program. Topics will also include copyright & licensing, conducting, score study, rehearsal strategies, and bell, choral, and organ techniques. The registration fee is only $25 and includes all classes, lunch, and access to the exhibit hall!
The RSO Finale will be a celebration of the day in a combined musical experience, featuring an anthem for organ, choir, and handbells.
| 8:00–8:30 Registration & Exhibits | 8:30–9:30 General: Everyone in Asbury Hall |
9:45–10:45 Class I |
11:00–12:00 Class II |
12:00–1:00 Lunch & Exhibits: Asbury Hall |
1:00–2:00 Class III |
2:15–2:45 Rehearsals: Handbells & Choir |
3:00–3:30 RSO Finale: Everyone in the Sanctuary |
| Everyone | Welcome & Intros; Copyright & Licensing ~Scott Youngs with Rich Olney |
Lunchtime! (included in your registration) | Putting it All Together ~Doug Benton, Conductor |
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| Choral Track I Chapel |
Basic Organization (Music & Musicians), Warmups, Conducting ~Herbert Washington |
Strategies for Aging Voices ~Sharon Hansen |
Developing a Children’s Choir ~Herbert Washington |
Choir Rehearsal ~Sharon Hansen |
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| Choral Track II Wesley Lounge |
Working with a Small Choir: “What I Do” ~Terry Williams |
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| Organ Track Sanctuary |
Introduction to the Organ & Pedals ~Skye Hart |
The Art of Organ Registration ~James Gerber |
Service Playing & Accompaniments ~Gary Quamme |
Choir Rehearsal or Observe Organist Gary Quamme | |||
| Handbell Track Asbury Hall |
Symbols & Ringing Techniques: How & Why ~Doug Benton |
Score Study, Bell Assignments, Conducting ~Roy Blomquist |
Rehearsal Strategies: Putting it All Together ~Roy Blomquist |
Bell Rehearsal ~Doug Benton |
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| Centennial Hall | Exhibits | Exhibits | Exhibits | Exhibits–Final | |||
| About This Site |
Presented by the
Arizona Chapter of the American
Choral Directors Association
Saturday, October 8, 2016
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
First United Methodist Church
5510 N Central Ave, Phoenix