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ELECTIVE WORKSHOP LISTING & SCHEDULE
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ELECTIVE WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Listed below are complete descriptions of all the workshops to be presented. After selecting the ones you wish to attend, note the scheduled times for their presentation and the room number (following the descriptions).
(NOTE: All workshops are NOT presented each time, some are presented three times, others twice and a few only once. Make careful note of the scheduled times for the ones you wish to attend.)
Due to the fact that invariably some workshops fill to capacity, we strongly encourage you to have a “back-up”choice for each session so you will not be disappointed.
(All workshops are recorded (unless noted on schedule) & tapes are available at a cost of $6.99 each)
ARRANGING AND REHEARSING THE RHYTHM SECTION
Practical instruction for using a rhythm section. Noted choral and instrumental arranger ED HOGAN will cover the basics of arranging a “lead sheet” and share rehearsal ideas to improve your band.
BIBLE AND DRAMA: A POWERFUL COMBINATION
Collegiate-level drama professor OWEN ROBERTSON leads this interactive workshop exploring the mixture of drama and Bible study.
BLENDING HYMNS WITH PRAISE & WORSHIP SONGS
DON CHAPMAN regularly offers up creative worship ideas through his website (WorshipIdeas.com). Come to this session and learn the secrets of seamlessly blending hymns with praise songs to craft a worship experience for all ages. Free music handouts.
BUILDING PRAISE TEAMS & ENSEMBLES…THE PEOPLE WE CHOOSE
DERRIC JOHNSON has led ensembles that have sung everywhere from daily at Walt Disney World to courts of kings and the President. In this session, he is evaluating the four requirements of platform personnel: Spiritual Attitude, Musical Ability, Physical Appearance and Personality Sizzle! How to avoid the 5 Big No-No’s.
CHART ATTACK
A crash course in church orchestration for both amateur and professional musicians, including scoring for contemporary band and small ensemble. JULIAN BOND is a noted keyboardist and arranger with international credentials from Europe to Broadway!
CHORD CHARTS AND KEYBOARD PARTS
TERESA HOLLIDAY, staff accompanist for FBC (Sptbg, SC) examines how to best utilize different keyboards and use to best utilize the various “sounds” they provide in worship services.
CHOREOGRAPHY & STAGING FOR YOUNGER CHOIRS
Noted choreography teacher and consultant SHEA ROLAND helps you learn the latest moves and techniques for younger choirs as she covers new staging and prop ideas to help make your movement hip/cool and exciting.
CHURCH 2.0
Creative worship consultant GREG ATKINSON leads a discussion on innovation and creativity in the local church. We’ll also learn about using Web 2.0 technologies for ministry.
COMMUNICATING TO THOSE WHO LISTEN WITH THEIR EYES
Join noted creative worship expert GREG ATKINSON as he offers a practical and informative look at how we can use media and our imagination to reach people in a digital world.
CONTEMPORARY STYLINGS/TECHNIQUE & NUTRITION
Having done vocal coaching with everyone from Britney Spears to the Backstreet Boys, MARK GOFF has the credentials! In this session he shares how to use the techniques many of today’s Christian and secular artists use to get that contemporary sound you are looking for!
COPYRIGHT LAW & THE CHURCH: THE EIGHT KEYS OF THE COPYRIGHT LAW
ROD RACHINSKI of Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) offers simple and easy-to-understand overviews of the copyright laws and how they pertain specifically to the church. An invaluable resource seminar that could keep you straight both legally and ethically!
CURRENT & FUTURE WORSHIP TRENDS IN THE CHURCH
Join ROD RACHINSKI of CCLI as he presents a fascinating look at current and future worship and music trends as reported by thousands of churches of all sizes, representing over 100 different denominational groupings.
CUTTING EDGE STAGE DESIGN
Using his years of concert tour production, as well as his background from his days on church staff in the Atlanta, GA area, JEFF WINCHELL offers ideas on how to use today’s technology to create unforgettable services from worship to the word.
GET OFF THE PAGE, GET INTO THE SPIRIT
As a keyboardist, JULIAN BOND has performed internationally as well as served as accompanist on Broadway musicals. He offers this piano workshop for those who need the extra boost of confidence to play spontaneously. Includes tips on transitions, underscoring and accompanying.
GET REAL! (DRAMATIC ARTS MINISTRY)
ERIN BOND, who has done everything from script writing in a large church drama ministry to hosting Nickelodeon’s Game Lab at Universal Studios (Orlando, FL), shares her passion that church drama doesn’t have to be “churchy”. Techniques for challenging your actors/artists to “get real” for maximum impact as well as original script ideas are covered in this session.
GIVE ME SOMETHING THAT WORKS!
Join STEVE PHILLIPS, who oversees a large music ministry at First Baptist Church (Columbia, SC), as he looks and offers practical, field-tested ideas that work on how to select and motivate volunteers, attendance builders, and keeping your choir “up” for everything from Sundays to special programs.
GIVING DIRECTIONS: KNOWING WHERE YOU’RE GOING & HOW TO GET THERE
Join drama professor (at North Greenville College) OWEN ROBERTSON as he covers the basics of directing for theatre in the church.
HIGH TECH – LOW BUDGET
JEFF WINCHELL has traveled as stage director for many major Christian concert tours as well as served on church staff in a local church. In this session, he is addressing stage design from media to lighting, and how to get the most “bang for your buck”.
HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR SINGING VOICE
Again this year, we are pleased to welcome back DR. TOM CLEVELAND from the Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) School of Medicine. In this session, he shares singing guidelines that are easy to follow and implement that will help you get the most from your singing voice!
HOW TO INVEST IN YOUR VOLUNTEERS
One of the challenges most music ministers face is the recruiting and retaining of volunteers. In this seminar, noted songwriter and worship team leader LAURA STORY discusses ways to invest in your volunteers spiritually, relationally and musically.
“IN BETTER HANDS” CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Noted choreographic artist GREG CAGLE teaches movements to the popular song sung by Christian artist Natalie Grant. Highly interactive class, this is a great session to learn about worshiping through creative movement. Basic steps to bring glory to God.
INSTRUMENTAL METHODS FOR CHOIR DIRECTORS
Join CALVIN BOLTON, who oversees the orchestral program at First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg (SC), for this session that covers developing rehearsal strategies and scoring techniques for brass, percussion, strings, and woodwinds.
KEEP YOUR VOICE HEALTHY
DR. TOM CLEVELAND, one of the nation’s foremost throat and voice authorities, covers the six most important things you can do to insure health vocally. Easy-to-remember guidelines for keeping your voice healthy and productive.
KEYBOARDS IN WORSHIP
Led by noted choral arranger BRADLEY KNIGHT, this workshop examines how modern church music is constantly evolving, and how church keyboardists must do the same. Topics discussed will include Bradley’s infamous “left-hand” technique, playing in a guitar-based band, creating new sounds, and using vintage sounds.
LIVING CARD
For many years, BOB BOYNTON was “the” creative genius behind every set and backdrop you experienced at Walt Disney World (Orlando, FL). Now he brings that expertise to the church as he shares his latest creation for a church pageant in Wyoming he produced. Bob will also handle questions from the floor as he shares his techniques, tips and tricks for set design and creation.
MICROPHONES & MONITORS FOR YOUR VOCAL ENSEMBLES
BILL THRASHER has overseen sound for everything from Billy Graham Crusades to PromiseKeepers conferences. One of the most valued experts in the field leads this session that helps you understand microphone requirements and techniques, and monitor loudspeaker requirements and techniques for use in your music ministry.
MINISTERING TO GOD – WORSHIP’S FIRST PRIORITY PART 1
Noted composer and church worship leader MARTY PARKS takes a look at the biblical precedents and practical applications for God-centered, not style-driven, worship.
MINISTERING TO GOD – WORSHIP’S FIRST PRIORITY PART 2
MARTY PARKS offers a summary and conclusion concerning worship’s first priority.
MOVEMENT FOR NON-MOVERS (GOD RODS)
JEFF SMITH, well-known drama performer and consultant, developed the use of God Rods (dowel rod sticks) to interpret lyrics to contemporary Christian music or scripture text. This class will be a broad overview of concepts, choreography, and precepts for team building that will help you start and/or maintain your movement ministry. Purposeful movement to powerful music with appropriate choreography!
ON THE WAY TO WORSHIP WARMUPS
Noted vocal coach and expert MARK GOFF, who has worked with countless pro singers, shares how they get their voices warm on the way to the show (or how not to wait until the third song to be warmed up!).
ORCHESTRATION Q&A
Come with your questions and receive specific answers on how to write for your instrumental ensemble from noted arranger BRADLEY KNIGHT. Topics will cover voicing and harmony, balancing orchestra sections, appropriately writing notes (and rests!) and utilizing synthesized sounds.
PATTERNS & BOLTS AND NEEDLES & PINS: COSTUMES PLEASE!
Organizing a first century costume ministry: pre-pageant, pageant in progress, post-pageant. Recruiting and equipping team, prayerful planning of resources. CAROLYN USHER, who leads this session, has worked on major pageants for many years.
PLAYING FOR WORSHIP SERVICES - PIANO, ORGAN, KEYBOARDS
Join FBC (Sptbg, SC) staff accompanist TERESA HOLLIDAY for a look at some of the “tricks” that church musicians use: modulation, transposition, charts, and blended worship.
PRAISE & WORSHIP CHOREOGRAPHY FOR YOUNGER CHOIRS
Beginner to intermediate movement for praise and worship teams and special parts led by noted choreographic consultant SHEA ROLAND. This session covers current styles of dance as well as teaching techniques.
PREPARING A SACRED PROGRAM FOR A SECULAR AUDIENCE
In this session, noted visionary and choral music programming expert DERRIC JOHNSON stresses that outreach must be included in our ministries. Here are practical answers looking past the “should we?” to the “how can we?”. Covering concepts, themes and music.
PRESCHOOL PRAISE’NTATIONS: AGE APPROPRIATE MUSIC & PROGRAMS FOR 3’S, 4’S AND 5’S
Fun music for preschoolers with noted children’s choir consultant DARLENE ABBOTT. Learn how to teach the songs, move with them and how to put together appropriate programs with them, or use them in children’s worship.
PURCHASING & UPGRADING YOUR CHURCH AUDIO SYSTEMS
What everyone really needs to know about purchasing and upgrading their church audio systems. BILL THRASHER is perhaps the most noted church sound reinforcement consultant in America today. Known for his work with churches as well as large stadium events, he has seen every challenge imaginable for proper sound reinforcement.
RECIPES FOR HOMEMADE WORSHIP TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS
Children’s choir expert PAM ANDREWS teaches you how to turn trash into treasure by creating fun devices of worship for your children. In this workshop you will actually create and play your own homemade instrument as well as jump and jive to the beat as you praise the Lord with creative worship tools.
RHYTHM SECTION ESSENTIALS
CALVIN BOLTON, who oversees an extensive instrumental program at First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg (SC), shares how a strong rhythm section allows you to lead with more freedom and confidence. Learn how to communicate what you want.
“SAFE” CREATIVE MOVEMENT
GREG CAGLE, who regularly leads sessions nationwide on creative worship movement, instructs on another top hit by Natalie Grant. Knowing we have everything we need in Christ should make you want to praise him.
SCRIPTURE REP RAPS
Drama and movement consultant and performer JEFF SMITH covers music, movement and MEMORY in this session. Music is the most influential media form in culture today. Learn how to use the power of music and movement to help your children learn and remember scripture!
7 HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL CHOIR BUILDERS
JIM FAULL has led choirs and music programs of all sizes, and in this session, he shows you how to build your choir larger than your personal charisma. These principles really work!
SHEPHERDS & BEGGARS, PHARISEES & KINGS: THE COMPLETE 1ST CENTURY WARDROBE
CAROLYN USHER has served as the wardrobe coordinator on major productions for years at the Immanuel Bible Church (Springfield, VA). In this session, she covers building the wardrobe: sandals and headgear to tunics and accessories. The physics of fabric and color selection. 10 costume commandments!
SINGING WORKSHOP
Join DR. TOM CLEVELAND, one of the nation’s foremost throat and voice authorities, for a “hands-on” workshop with a positive environment that helps volunteers (you can volunteer or just watch!) maximize their vocal potential.
SMALL CHOIR REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES
Noted choral arranger and minister of music ED HOGAN offers techniques designed to minimize downtime, develop sight-singing abilities, and improve the overall sounds of your group. Beneficial for any vocal ensemble, especially small groups and youth choirs.
THE SONG THAT IS SEEN
With decades of experience as an accomplished soloist in church settings as well as professional arenas such as Walt Disney World, DEBBIE JOHNSON is well aware that being an effective soloist is more than having a beautiful voice. Discover, develop and deliver your solo with utmost integrity and sincerity.
SONGS & CHANTS FOR ANTSY PANTS: FUN & CREATIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR ALL YOUNG AGES
Fun and creative ways to manage any young classroom using music and movement. Darlene Abbott leads this session. She is a noted children’s choir consultant who co-authors children’s music curriculum with Kathie Hill.
THANK GOD IT’S WEDNESDAY
STEVE PHILLIPS, Minister of Music at First Baptist Church (Columbia, SC) discusses rehearsal techniques and practical ways to make choir practice worship, work and fun…the highlight of their week!
WE HAVE COME TO WORSHIP
One of the top children’s music consultants in the nation, PAM ANDREWS leads this workshop which focuses on worship ideas for children. You will enjoy experiencing inventive and exciting ways of praise and worship.
WHAT BOX?!? (KIDS’ MUSIC & ARTS)
Based on her many years of experience with the expansive children’s choir program at First Baptist Church (Orlando, FL), ERIN BOND challenges your thinking and stretches you to understand that there are no limits in today’s world of kids’ music, worship, and creative arts. Think outside the box? What box?
WORSHIP FLOW
DON CHAPMAN (WorshipIdeas.com) describes the ten steps to creating a contemporary worship service with impact. Topics include song selection, key changes, transitions, keyboard improvisation and creative service ideas. Free music handouts.
WORSHIPING THROUGH BROKENNESS
All of us have had times in our lives when singing God’s praises may not come easily. In this workshop, we will take a look at what God’s word says about worshiping in the midst of trials. LAURA STORY leads this session, based on her personal experiences with pain and how it affected her songwriting and worship-leading. Laura’s best-known composition is the powerful worship song, Indescribable.
WORSHIPLANNER 9 – CUTTING EDGE ORGANIZATION, PLANNING, COMMUNICATION
The creator of the popular worship planning software WorshipPlanner 9, JIM FAULL, demonstrates the program that makes his noted “7 Habits of Successful Choir Builders” come alive!
ELECTIVE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE & ROOMS
(All workshops are recorded (unless marked with “*”) & CDs are available at a cost of $6.99 each)
The following workshops are presented on
THURSDAY at 3:45 PM:
BIBLE AND DRAMA S-210
BLENDING HYMNS WITH PRAISE & WORSHIP SONGS S-315
CHOREOGRAPHY & STAGING FOR YOUNGER CHOIRS S-123
COMMUNICATING TO THOSE WHO LISTEN WITH THEIR EYES M-132
CURRENT AND FUTURE WORSHIP TRENDS IN THE CHURCH M-148
GET OFF THE PAGE, GET INTO THE SPIRIT! CHAPEL
GIVE ME SOMETHING THAT WORKS! W-170
HIGH TECH - LOW BUDGET M-144
IN BETTER HANDS M-146
INSTRUMENTAL METHODS FOR CHOIR DIRECTORS S-321
KEYBOARDS IN WORSHIP M-133
LIVING CARD S-316
MICROPHONES & MONITORS FOR YOUR VOCAL ENSEMBLES W-164
MINISTERING TO GOD - WORSHIP'S FIRST PRIORITY PT 1 W-165
ON THE WAY TO WORSHIP WARMUPS S-320/322
PATTERNS & BOLTS AND NEEDLES & PINS S-228
PLAYING FOR WORSHIP SERVICES S-319
PREPARING A SACRED PROGRAM FOR A SECULAR AUDIENCE S-120
PRESCHOOL PRAISE'NTATIONS M-240
SCRIPTURE REP RAPS S-311/313
7 HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL CHOIR BUILDERS S-310
SINGING WORKSHOP W-270
SMALL CHOIR REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES S-317
THE SONG THAT IS SEEN S-314
WE HAVE COME TO WORSHIP CHOIR ROOM
WHAT BOX?! S-215/225
WORSHIPING THROUGH BROKENNESS W-160
The following workshops are presented on
FRIDAY at 9:45 AM:
ARRANGING AND REHEARSING THE RHYTHM SECTION S-317
BUILDING PRAISE TEAMS & ENSEMBLES S-120
CHART ATTACK CHAPEL
CHURCH 2.0 M-132
CONTEMPORARY STYLINGS/TECHNIQUE & NUTRITION S-320/322
COPYRIGHT LAW AND THE CHURCH M-148
CUTTING EDGE STAGE DESIGN M-144
GET REAL! S-215/225
GIVE ME SOMETHING THAT WORKS! W-170
GIVING DIRECTIONS S-210
HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR SINGING VOICE W-270
HOW TO INVEST IN YOUR VOLUNTEERS W-160
LIVING CARD S-316
MINISTERING TO GOD - WORSHIP'S FIRST PRIORITY PT 1 W-165
MOVEMENT FOR NON-MOVERS S-311/313
ORCHESTRATION Q&A M-133
PLAYING FOR WORSHIP SERVICES S-319
PRAISE & WORSHIP CHOREOGRAPHY FOR YOUNGER CHOIRS S-123
PRESCHOOL PRAISE'NTATIONS M-240
PURCHASING & UPGRADING YOUR CHURCH AUDIO SYSTEMS W-164
RECIPES FOR HOMEMADE WORSHIP TOOLS CHOIR ROOM
RHYTHM SECTION ESSENTIALS S-321
SAFE M-146
7 HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL CHOIR BUILDERS S-310
SHEPHERDS & BEGGARS, PHARISEES & KINGS S-228
THE SONG THAT IS SEEN S-314
WORSHIP FLOW S-315
The following workshops are presented on
FRIDAY at 3:45 PM:
BIBLE AND DRAMA S-210
BLENDING HYMNS WITH PRAISE & WORSHIP SONGS S-315
BUILDING PRAISE TEAMS & ENSEMBLES S-120
CHORD CHARTS & KEYBOARD PARTS S-319
CHOREOGRAPHY & STAGING FOR YOUNGER CHOIRS S-123
COMMUNICATING TO THOSE WHO LISTEN WITH THEIR EYES M-132
CURRENT AND FUTURE WORSHIP TRENDS IN THE CHURCH M-148
GET OFF THE PAGE, GET INTO THE SPIRIT! CHAPEL
GET REAL! S-215/225
HIGH TECH - LOW BUDGET M-144
HOW TO INVEST IN YOUR VOLUNTEERS W-160
INSTRUMENTAL METHODS FOR CHOIR DIRECTORS S-321
KEEP YOUR VOICE HEALTHY W-270
KEYBOARDS IN WORSHIP M-133
LIVING CARD S-316
MINISTERING TO GOD - WORSHIP'S FIRST PRIORITY PT 2 W-165
MOVEMENT FOR NON-MOVERS S-311/313
ON THE WAY TO WORSHIP WARMUPS S-320/322
PATTERNS & BOLTS AND NEEDLES & PINS S-228
PURCHASING & UPGRADING YOUR CHURCH AUDIO SYSTEMS W-164
SAFE M-146
SMALL CHOIR REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES S-317
SONGS & CHANTS FOR ANTSY PANTS M-240
THANK GOD IT'S WEDNESDAY! W-170
THE SONG THAT IS SEEN S-314
WE HAVE COME TO WORSHIP CHOIR ROOM
WORSHIPLANNER 9 S-310
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