Monday, July 25

6:00 pm Opening Buffet (included in the full confer-ence fee) Shafer Room, Boyd Dining Center, VWC.

7:30 pm A service of Christian prayer using the music of Taizé

Monumental Chapel, VWC. Open to the public; free.

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The mission of the Center for Sacred Music at Virginia Wesleyan College is to inspire, enlighten, and prepare. It does so through the Church Music Certificate program, the Worship & Arts Summer Conference, a fall hymn festival, and an exploration of the worship music and ritual of various world religions through its annual Sound & Symbol Lecture Series.Learn more at www.vwc.edu/csm

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Wednesday, July 277:30 pm “sing to the lord a new song” Festival worship with more then 40 handbell ringers from area churches under the direction of dr. John Behnke, with the bell choirs of Community uMC, great Bridge presbyterian, great Bridge uMC, and Virginia Beach uMC, with dr. paul galbreath, preacher, Jason evans, pianist-organist, and Billye Brown youmans, soprano.

Great bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Donations accepted; open to the public.

Thursday, July 28 7:30 pm “let heavenly Music Fill This place” A hymn festival led by dr. Charles Callahan, organist. Co-sponsored by The American organists guild-Tidewater Chapter.

First Presbyterian Church, 300 36th Street, Virginia Beach. Donations accepted; open to the public.

Saturday, July 30 7:30 pm Finale: “sing to the lord with Cheerful Voice” A concert of sacred choral works featuring the 90-voice Wesleyan Festival Chorus under the direction of dr. Timothy sharp with dr. stephen Z. Cook, organist, and the Wesleyan Festival Brass. Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Road, Norfolk. Open to the public; suggested donation - $10

On-CampuS On-campus, air-conditioned residence halls with shared bath facilities and wi-fi. Purchase linen packages or provide your own (extra-long twin, pillow, towels, clock, tv – whatever you like). Refrigerators and microwaves are available on each hall.

hoTels nearest hotel :Quality Inn Lake Wright Conference Center6280 Northampton Blvd, Norfolk. 757-461-6251 Mention VWC for a discount.

Monday, July 25

3 – 5 pm directing Class Fine Arts 9

3 – 6 pm Dorm Check-in6 pm Buffet Dinner Shafer Room, Boyd Dining Center

7:30 pm Opening Worship Monumental Chapel, VWC

Tuesday- Friday (July 26-29) WORKSHOP SCHEDulE 8 - 9 am directing Class Fine Arts 9

8:45 - 9:10 am CheCk-In Fine Arts lobby Complimentary coffee & muffins

9:15 - 9:50 am “MornIng sIng”– a daily choral anthem reading session Fine Arts Theater

10 - 11 am session I

11:15 am - 12:15 pm session II

12:15 - 1:30 pm LUNCH (on your own)

1:30 - 2:30 pm session III

2:50 - 3:50 pm session IV

4 - 5 pm bonus Session

Directing Class Fine Arts 14

5 - 7:30 pm DINNER (on your own)

7:30 pm Evening event (see first page for details)

SaTurday, July 30

9:30 am - 12:30 pm Rehearsal with Tim sharp7:30 pm FInAle – “sing to the lord with Cheerful Voice”

COnFEREnCE SCHEDulE ACCOMMODATiOnS

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deBorAh CArr is Director of Music Ministries and Organist at St. John’s Episcopal (Hampton VA), conductor of the auditioned community women’s chorale Bellissima, chorus master for Symphonicity, and serves on VWC’s CSM faculty. She earned degrees in

organ and conducting from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music and Westminster Choir College.

As part of the CSM’s Church Music Certificate program, participants take the conducting requirement while attending the Summer Conference. Advance registration is required, as is preliminary work prior to the conference. Deborah Carr, instructor. This is open to all conference registrants.

enrollMenT deAdlIne Participants must enroll by June 23 via email to sbilly@vwc.edu and purchase the text listed below. Payment may be made with the Summer Conference registration. A course syllabus will be e-mailed July 1CosT: $195 in addition to conference fee

reQuIred MATerIAls (purchase in advance) “Prescriptions for Choral Excellence” Shirlee Emmons and Constance Chase (Oxford University Press USA, 2006) In book, Kindle, or Nook format

ClAss sChedule Monday afternoon 3:00-5:00 pmTuesday through Friday 8:00-9:00 am (theoretical instruction)Tuesday through Friday 4:00-5:00 pm (applied instruction and discussion)

COnFEREnCE FEES

CONFERENCE BOOK & MUSIC STORE

Young’s Music Store

roB MonATh is legal counsel for ECS, Hinshaw, and Fred Bock Music, among others, and publishing administrator for John Rutter, Billy Porter, Joseph Joubert, Joseph Jennings, and more. Other clients include major symphonies and associations, as well as the Stuart Hine Trust (for “How Great Thou Art”). Film projects, for which he has licensed music, include The Royal Wedding (William and Kate), Nixon (Oliver Stone), and Glee, to name a few. Monath is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) has taught business law at N.C. State. He is author of “By the Book: A Simple Copyright Compliance Method for Musicians.”

Are you legAl? Copyright for Church Musicians? Tuesday, July 26 7:00 pm Fine Arts, VWC

Clergy/Worship leader Track The roBerT F. Boyd InsTITuTei As part of the 2016 Conference, the Boyd Institute for clergy and church leader training presents workshops by dr. paul galbreath (Wednesday, July 27), and dr. Marcia McFee (Thursday, July 28). Clergy will earn 2 Continuing Education Units (or more, if additional sessions are included). United Methodist clergy are entitled to a discount of 25% off the day-rate.

WesleyAn FesTIVAl Chorus

Serious singers are invited to join the Festival Chorus to close the 2016 conference with a choral concert, Finale: “Sing to the Lord with Cheerful Voice,” under the direction of dr. Tim sharp. All music is to be learned in advance of the polishing rehearsals with the guest conductor. Required rehearsals: Friday, July 29 (7:30-9:30 pm) saturday, July 30 (9:30am-12:30 pm) $20 participation fee Indicate your voice part on the registration form. BEFORE SUBMITTING: email sbilly@vwc.edu to make sure your voice-part is still available.

COmpOSeR TeST-Run Anxious to share your compositions with others? Conference participants are welcome to a lunch-time showcase on Wednesday, July 27, and/or Thursday, July 28, where you’ll have 5-minutes to read through your anthem. Bring 30 copies to distribute. Register by emailing marycharlotte@gmail.com.

Full $345 (includes opening banquet, classesConFerenCe and materials for your registered

sessions, daily refreshments.) $75 Deposit due with registration

Full-DaY $95 (Total due with registration) $72 Boyd Institute clergy rate

halF-DaY $50 (Total due with registration)

youTh rATe $35 per day for high school/college students accompanying a paying adult

College CredIT undergrAduATe credit through VWC 4 credits - $1,596 To register for MUS-310, contact Pam Paramore, Office of College Enrollment at 757-455-3238. A 50% discount rate is available for teachers with active Virginia licensure.

CAMpus housIng Private room (shared bath) $40 per night Shared room (shared bath) $25 per night

Basic Linen Package $15 (or provide your own for extra-long twin beds)

Extra-Linens - $20 (pillow & light bedspread) – in addition to Basic pkg rate

Check vwc.edu/visit-campus/local-accommodations for numerous nearby hotels offering VWC discounts.

TrAnsporTATIon Off-campus events on Wed. & Thurs. evening: $20 (dorm residents have first-preference)

Transportation is provided free of charge for dorm residents for the “Finale” rehearsals and concert.

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Tuesday through Friday. Cash or credit card accepted. Numerous off-campus eating choices are within a short driving distance.

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Monday, July 25

6:00 pm Opening Buffet (included in the full confer-ence fee) Shafer Room, Boyd Dining Center, VWC.

7:30 pm A service of Christian prayer using the music of Taizé

Monumental Chapel, VWC. Open to the public; free.

Tuesday, July 26 7:00 pm Are you legal? Copyright for Church Musicians rob Monath Fine Arts Theater, VWC. Open to the public; $10 at the door (included in full-registration fee) or $40 for group of five from same church.

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The mission of the Center for Sacred Music at Virginia Wesleyan College is to inspire, enlighten, and prepare. It does so through the Church Music Certificate program, the Worship & Arts Summer Conference, a fall hymn festival, and an exploration of the worship music and ritual of various world religions through its annual Sound & Symbol Lecture Series.Learn more at www.vwc.edu/csm

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July 25 - 30

Wednesday, July 277:30 pm “sing to the lord a new song” Festival worship with more then 40 handbell ringers from area churches under the direction of dr. John Behnke, with the bell choirs of Community uMC, great Bridge presbyterian, great Bridge uMC, and Virginia Beach uMC, with dr. paul galbreath, preacher, Jason evans, pianist-organist, and Billye Brown youmans, soprano.

Great bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Donations accepted; open to the public.

Thursday, July 28 7:30 pm “let heavenly Music Fill This place” A hymn festival led by dr. Charles Callahan, organist. Co-sponsored by The American organists guild-Tidewater Chapter.

First Presbyterian Church, 300 36th Street, Virginia Beach. Donations accepted; open to the public.

Saturday, July 30 7:30 pm Finale: “sing to the lord with Cheerful Voice” A concert of sacred choral works featuring the 90-voice Wesleyan Festival Chorus under the direction of dr. Timothy sharp with dr. stephen Z. Cook, organist, and the Wesleyan Festival Brass. Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Road, Norfolk. Open to the public; suggested donation - $10

On-CampuS On-campus, air-conditioned residence halls with shared bath facilities and wi-fi. Purchase linen packages or provide your own (extra-long twin, pillow, towels, clock, tv – whatever you like). Refrigerators and microwaves are available on each hall.

hoTels nearest hotel :Quality Inn Lake Wright Conference Center6280 Northampton Blvd, Norfolk. 757-461-6251 Mention VWC for a discount.

Monday, July 25

3 – 5 pm directing Class Fine Arts 9

3 – 6 pm Dorm Check-in6 pm Buffet Dinner Shafer Room, Boyd Dining Center

7:30 pm Opening Worship Monumental Chapel, VWC

Tuesday- Friday (July 26-29) WORKSHOP SCHEDulE 8 - 9 am directing Class Fine Arts 9

8:45 - 9:10 am CheCk-In Fine Arts lobby Complimentary coffee & muffins

9:15 - 9:50 am “MornIng sIng”– a daily choral anthem reading session Fine Arts Theater

10 - 11 am session I

11:15 am - 12:15 pm session II

12:15 - 1:30 pm LUNCH (on your own)

1:30 - 2:30 pm session III

2:50 - 3:50 pm session IV

4 - 5 pm bonus Session

Directing Class Fine Arts 14

5 - 7:30 pm DINNER (on your own)

7:30 pm Evening event (see first page for details)

SaTurday, July 30

9:30 am - 12:30 pm Rehearsal with Tim sharp7:30 pm FInAle – “sing to the lord with Cheerful Voice”

COnFEREnCE SCHEDulE ACCOMMODATiOnS

dIreCTIng ChurCh ChoIrs

deBorAh CArr is Director of Music Ministries and Organist at St. John’s Episcopal (Hampton VA), conductor of the auditioned community women’s chorale Bellissima, chorus master for Symphonicity, and serves on VWC’s CSM faculty. She earned degrees in

organ and conducting from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music and Westminster Choir College.

As part of the CSM’s Church Music Certificate program, participants take the conducting requirement while attending the Summer Conference. Advance registration is required, as is preliminary work prior to the conference. Deborah Carr, instructor. This is open to all conference registrants.

enrollMenT deAdlIne Participants must enroll by June 23 via email to sbilly@vwc.edu and purchase the text listed below. Payment may be made with the Summer Conference registration. A course syllabus will be e-mailed July 1CosT: $195 in addition to conference fee

reQuIred MATerIAls (purchase in advance) “Prescriptions for Choral Excellence” Shirlee Emmons and Constance Chase (Oxford University Press USA, 2006) In book, Kindle, or Nook format

ClAss sChedule Monday afternoon 3:00-5:00 pmTuesday through Friday 8:00-9:00 am (theoretical instruction)Tuesday through Friday 4:00-5:00 pm (applied instruction and discussion)

COnFEREnCE FEES

CONFERENCE BOOK & MUSIC STORE

Young’s Music Store

roB MonATh is legal counsel for ECS, Hinshaw, and Fred Bock Music, among others, and publishing administrator for John Rutter, Billy Porter, Joseph Joubert, Joseph Jennings, and more. Other clients include major symphonies and associations, as well as the Stuart Hine Trust (for “How Great Thou Art”). Film projects, for which he has licensed music, include The Royal Wedding (William and Kate), Nixon (Oliver Stone), and Glee, to name a few. Monath is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) has taught business law at N.C. State. He is author of “By the Book: A Simple Copyright Compliance Method for Musicians.”

Are you legAl? Copyright for Church Musicians? Tuesday, July 26 7:00 pm Fine Arts, VWC

Clergy/Worship leader Track The roBerT F. Boyd InsTITuTei As part of the 2016 Conference, the Boyd Institute for clergy and church leader training presents workshops by dr. paul galbreath (Wednesday, July 27), and dr. Marcia McFee (Thursday, July 28). Clergy will earn 2 Continuing Education Units (or more, if additional sessions are included). United Methodist clergy are entitled to a discount of 25% off the day-rate.

WesleyAn FesTIVAl Chorus

Serious singers are invited to join the Festival Chorus to close the 2016 conference with a choral concert, Finale: “Sing to the Lord with Cheerful Voice,” under the direction of dr. Tim sharp. All music is to be learned in advance of the polishing rehearsals with the guest conductor. Required rehearsals: Friday, July 29 (7:30-9:30 pm) saturday, July 30 (9:30am-12:30 pm) $20 participation fee Indicate your voice part on the registration form. BEFORE SUBMITTING: email sbilly@vwc.edu to make sure your voice-part is still available.

COmpOSeR TeST-Run Anxious to share your compositions with others? Conference participants are welcome to a lunch-time showcase on Wednesday, July 27, and/or Thursday, July 28, where you’ll have 5-minutes to read through your anthem. Bring 30 copies to distribute. Register by emailing marycharlotte@gmail.com.

Full $345 (includes opening banquet, classesConFerenCe and materials for your registered

sessions, daily refreshments.) $75 Deposit due with registration

Full-DaY $95 (Total due with registration) $72 Boyd Institute clergy rate

halF-DaY $50 (Total due with registration)

youTh rATe $35 per day for high school/college students accompanying a paying adult

College CredIT undergrAduATe credit through VWC 4 credits - $1,596 To register for MUS-310, contact Pam Paramore, Office of College Enrollment at 757-455-3238. A 50% discount rate is available for teachers with active Virginia licensure.

CAMpus housIng Private room (shared bath) $40 per night Shared room (shared bath) $25 per night

Basic Linen Package $15 (or provide your own for extra-long twin beds)

Extra-Linens - $20 (pillow & light bedspread) – in addition to Basic pkg rate

Check vwc.edu/visit-campus/local-accommodations for numerous nearby hotels offering VWC discounts.

TrAnsporTATIon Off-campus events on Wed. & Thurs. evening: $20 (dorm residents have first-preference)

Transportation is provided free of charge for dorm residents for the “Finale” rehearsals and concert.

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BREAKFAST $7

LUNCH $9

DINNER $9

Tuesday through Friday. Cash or credit card accepted. Numerous off-campus eating choices are within a short driving distance.

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An active clinician, director, and recitalist, Behnke has over 350 compositions in print and has received an ASCAP Composer Award annually since 1998. He is Music Editor for AGEHR Publishing-Handbell Musicians of America, director of the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, Organist and Choir Director at Trinity Lutheran Church (Milwaukee), and recently retired from Concordia University (WI) after 29 years as Professor of Music. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Concordia (IL), and a master’s and doctorate from Northwestern University, and completed the A-Exam in Organ, and B-Exam in Organ and Improvisation from the Hochschule fuer Kirchenmusik (Herford, Germany).

A professor, worship designer, author, preacher and ritual artist, McFee specializes in creating portals through which communities journey with the Spirit. She designs worship for the local church as well as regional and international gatherings. She has served as lecturer or adjunct faculty at 12 seminaries, offers online teaching from her Worship Design Studio, and on-site events in her Lake Tahoe studio. She earned a Master’s of Theological Studies from St. Paul School of Theology and the PhD in Liturgical Studies from the Graduate Theological Union.

I. Think like a FilmmakerSensory-rich worship for unforgettable messages using all the Worship Arts.II. Beyond Banners: The Visual and Media ArtistThink like an Art Director and create environments to encounter the Divine. III. Words, Words, Words – the Verbal ArtistAnyone can write liturgy with these simple techniques, plus enhancing communication in preaching and how to train readers.IV. Cue-to-CueCreate worship scripts including tips for enhancing “flow” in worship.

Anthems for All ChoirsCrAIg CourTneyEditor for Beckenhorst Press, Courtney’s training as pianist, cellist, vocal coach, accompanist and director informs his unique style seen in over 200 published works including choral octavos, vocal collections, piano solo collections, and extended works for choir and orchestra. He earned bachelor and master’s degrees from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music followed by a 3-year stay in Italy to study with Illonka Deckers. He joined the faculty of the famed Mozarteum in Salzberg and became acquainted with John Ness Beck who later appointed Courtney to continue his work at Beckenhorst.

I-IV. Courtney’s Favorite AnthemsNew anthems from a variety of publishers in all voicings and for all seasons of the church year.

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An active church musician and concert organist, Callahan is a graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music and The Catholic University of America, and holds the Associate and Choirmaster certificates from the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and was recently honored with its Distinguished Artist award. He has received commissions from Harvard University and the Archdioceses of St. Louis and New York for Papal visits. Known for his expertise in organ design and restoration, his two books – The American Classic Organ and Aeolian-Skinner Remembered, are standard references.

I. organ BasicsTutorial on basic organ techniques centering on registration and hymn-playing. II. organ Music of Charles CallahanA variety of Callahan’s music will be performed and discussed including compositions for smaller instruments or limited practice time.

Composer and parish musician Thomas Keesecker has served Lutheran and Roman Catholic congregations in Virginia, Montana, and Maryland. His choral music is published by Augsburg Fortress, Choristers Guild, GIA, MorningStar, and World Library.

I & II. sing It simplyTwo sessions explore Keesecker’s traditional hymn tunes arranged for the Liturgical Ensemble, including bells, guitars and other instrumentalists.III. Choral Anthem reading Keesecker anthems for SATB, SAB, 2-part mixed, and unison.IV.Creativity and healingMinistering as creative musicians and healers.

Music Theorygeorge sToneStone is a member of the Performing Artist Faculty at VWC, teaching applied piano and accompanying the college’s choirs. In addition, he is Music

Director for Centenary UMC (Portsmouth) and accompanist at Western Branch High School (Chesapeake). He earned bachelors and master’s degrees from East Carolina University in piano pedagogy.

IV. Music Theory the easy Way

Choral ArtistryTIM shArp

Executive Director of the American Choral Directors

Association and Artistic Director of the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus (OK), Sharp recently service as Principal Guest Conductor for the International Festival of the Aegean (Greece); St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox (NYC) for Rachmaninov’s All Night Vigil; Alice Tully Hall for Messiah, and most recently his 7th appearance at Carnegie Hall to conduct his own High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass. He was formerly Dean of Fine Arts at Rhodes College (TN), and Director of Choral Activities at Belmont University. He earned the BM from Belmont, and MM and DMA from The School of Church Music, Louisville (KY).

I. Choral Balance: part III. Choral Balance: part IIIII. Choral Blend: part IIV. Choral Blend: part II

Burnim is Professor of Ethnomusicology and Director of the Archives of African American Music and Culture at Indiana University (Bloomington). An expert in African American sacred music and the African diaspora, she was honored as first Distinguished Faculty Fellow in Ethnomusicology at Yale’s Institute for Sacred Music. Founding director of IU’s African American Choral Ensemble, she has served as Minister of Music for various denominations, including 14 years at Fairview UMC (Bloomington). Her degrees are from North Texas State, the University of Wisconsin, and the PhD from Indiana University.

pre-school Music ChArloTTe BrAndT

Brandt is Associate Director for Preschool Music at Vir-

ginia Beach UMC where she has directed multiple choirs of 3-5 year-olds for 26 years. She also has 10 years of experience teaching Kindermusick for newborns through 7 year-olds, plus general music in the church’s pre-school for 6 years, along with 19 years in public school teaching. She earned both bachelors and master’s degrees in music, creative dramatics, and elementary education.

I. Music for the little ones Proven start-up techniques to implement Early Childhood Music in your church. After singing a few favorites, you’ll wonder why you’ve waited so long! (Repeated for Session III) II. sing hello to everyone - god loves you!Feel the flow of a fun preschool choir rehearsal and learn to lead little ones to experience God’s love through music. (Repeated for Session IV)III. & VI. (Repeat of Session I & II)

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REGISTRATION Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Phone _________________________ E-mail _____________________________________________

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City ___________________________________________ State _______ Zip ___________________

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ClAss TuITIonFull Conference $345 ($75 deposit) _________ with 4 college credits $1,596 (50% teacher discount with VA licensure)

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Full-day Check box T W Th F $95 x ____ day(s) _________

half-day Check box T W Th F $50 x ____ day(s) _________single day youth Youth (with paying adult) T W Th F $35 x ____ day(s) __________

YES, I have attached sheet with class choices, or listed on back directing Church Choirs $195 _________ Wesleyan Festival Chorus (saturday) participation $20 Immediately contact the CSM at sbilly@vwc.edu __________________ or 757-455-3376 to assure your place in the choir. (voice part)

TrAnsporTATIon to Evening Events – W /Th $20 (inclusive) _________

resIdenCe hAll reserVATIons Please check box(es)South Hall in Brock Village near the chapel and dining hall

Private Room M T W Th F S $40 x ____ night(s) _________

Shared Room M T W Th F S $25 x ____ night(s) _________

Basic Linen Package (pillowcase, 2 sheets, 2 towels, washcloth) $15 _________

Extra Linens (pillow, light bedspread) $20 additional _________

openIng dInner BuFFeT Monday, July 25 (Dinner includes two entrees, hot vegetables, salad, rolls, dessert, beverage)

Dinner (included in the FULL Conference Fee ) no charge _________ All others and guests ($25 per person) x ____ _________

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Mortensen is Director of Choral Activities at VWC, and previously held the same position at the University of Wisconsin (Rock County). As a professional vocalist, he performs with the Virginia Chorale, and previously, in the Midwest and West, with the Bach Chamber Choir and the Desert Chamber Singers, and as soloist in Handel’s Messiah, Carrissimi’s Jepthe, and Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. An active clinician and conductor for high schools and festivals across the country, he earned bachelors and master’s degrees in music from Brigham Young University and the DMA from the University of Illinois.

I. score preparation Score study and markings for effective rehearsals. II. diction Learn to teach & employ the International Phonetic Alphabet for improved diction and expression. III & IV. Conducting Master Class Using the Kyrie and Gloria from Schubert’s Mass in G; (Email sbilly@vwc.edu to register to conduct).

Creative Director for Open Heart Musicals, Olson is clinician and contributor to Praise Takes Flight: Songs, Games, and Activities for High Flying Children’s Choirs published by Choristers Guild. As director of the younger elementary choir at First UMC (Garland TX), she leads summer Fine Arts camps for children, co-directs summer adult musicals, plus designs and creates sets and costumes 100 people each December for the church’s annual Night in Bethlehem.

I. Refining Your Ringing Technique reviewII. Visual Choreography for handbellsWhat do others see when you play?III.dazzle Them – play by Memory!IV.Agehr reading sessionHands-on reading session of AGEHR’s newest handbell and hand chime music for every level.

As conductor, clinician, author, voice teacher, violist and composer, Kemp is a Fellow of Melodious Accord and has conducted and lectured in over 400 workshops and festivals in 43 states and 5 Canadian provinces. Having held major church music positions in numerous states, he is Founder, Conductor and Artistic Director of the Academy Chorale and Chamber Society (Philidelphia region) and is devoted to providing accessible resourcesfor volunteer choirs.

I. rejuvenating senior VoicesSecrets of singing to have your seniors sound decades younger.II.Surefire Recruiting for Church ChoirsStep-by-step procedures for creating the choir of your dreams.III. Innovative Warm-ups for the Volunteer ChoirStimulate enthusiasm, energy, attention to detail, vowel adjustments, enunciation, phrase shaping, blend, tuning and more with warm-ups.IV. layered learning rehearsal TechniquesRaise the quality and impact of the choir beyond survival mentality into higher level aesthetics and add another layer of learning.

4 pm Bonus doug oWens Owens is Associate Professor of Music and the

F. Ludwig Diehn Endowed Chair of Instrumental Music Education at Old Dominion University. He earned bachelors and master’s degrees from the University of Colorado (Boulder) and the DMA from the University of Northern Colorado.

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Composer and arranger with over 475 octavos, piano, and piano/vocal books in publication, Drennan is a frequent clinician for church and school choirs throughout the US and Canada. In her 10 years as Music and Worship Arts Director, and 28 years as public school teacher, more than once she has earned the honor of “Teacher of the Year” and “Director of Distinction.” She earned degrees in Music Education from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma.

I. developing Artistry and Musicianship within the Volunteer ChoirII. Brand new, Tried and True: Musical gems for the Church Choir Reading session of new releases & favorites unknown to newer directors. III. simple solutions for slim sundays Reading session of easier anthems. IV. It’s All About Those Instrumentalists Anthems with instrumental obligatos.

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I. k.A.M.p! KIDS for ARTS, MUSIC and PRAISE! Inspire young, developing artists as they discover and deepen their walk with God while exploring music, art, drama, dance, and more.II. With Action and in Truth – lower elementary Fun ways to engage lower elementary children in music, singing, and rhythm while learning scripture and biblical principles. Plus classroom management games!III. With Action and in Truth – upper elementary Learn active, hands-on games and activities to engage upper elementary children. Plus early-arriver ideas!IV. Connections: Biblical Truths through Children’s Musicals Involve children in the story and message of your musical through simple staging, production ideas, positive behavior strategies, and links with scripture memory so the songs and story become connected to life outside the church.

hands-on glassphIl guIlFoyle

handbellsJohn Behnke

Choir Booster-shotMIChAel keMp

reclaiming the earth in WorshippAul gAlBreATh

Professor of Theology and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary (Charlotte), Galbreath is an ordained Presbyterian minister and author of Doxology and Theology (Peter Lang) and the trilogy: Leading from the Table, Leading through the Water, and Leading into the World (Rowman & Littlefield). His primary research interest has focused on sacramental ethics with a current focus on liturgy and ecology. He earned master’s degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and PhDs from Baylor University and the University of Heidelberg.

I. Questions and sources for renewalThe day’s series looks at ways Christian worship can reconnect with the gifts and sources of creation as God’s good gift, with particular attention to the role of Scripture and Sacraments in guiding us back to encounter God’s presence in the world around us.II. Baptism: Water as god’s gift to usIII. eucharist: Bread and Wine as the grounds for ThanksgivingIV. sacramental living: Christian life on holy ground

hands-on glass phIl guIlFoyle(see Tuesday’s listing for instructor bio & class description)I&II. kiln-Fused glass ornaments & objects

4 pm Bonus MIChAel keMp Learn the particulars of working with instrumentalists.

revitalize WorshipMArCIA MCFee

Composer spotlight ThoMAs keeseCker

African American spirituals & gospel MusicMellonee BurnIM

I. What Is Af-Am Music?Explore the origins and distinctions between Spirituals and Gospel music.II. embracing dance as a Core ValueExplore rhythmic complexities and the interplay between music and dance.III. Af-Am Music in hymnalsLearn to represent cultural diversity beyond Black History month.IV. performing Af-Am sacred MusicSing through traditional plus modern gospel music for church choirs.

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Professor of Art at VWC, Guilfoyle works in pottery, sculpture, and more recently, in glass. He earned the MFA in Ceramics from the University of Delaware and frequently serves as jurist for art shows. Guilfoyle regularly shows his works with a select group of artists privately showing their work as “Art Under the Oaks.”

I.-IV. kiln-Fused glass ornaments & objects (Also repeats Wednesday a.m.)Design colorful glass objects using cut sheet glass (much like stained glass). Objects will be kiln-fused overnight and ready for pick-up the next day.

4 pm Bonus pATTI drennAn Round-table discussion of writing ideas, marketing manuscripts, and publisher contact information.

FOR FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION $75 deposit is due with registration.

FOR VWC ACADEMIC CREDITS, DO NOT send registration fees with this form. Pay through the Center for Enrollment Services.

FOR ALL OThERS, full payment should accompany this form.

TO PAY bY CREDIT CARD: Go online to www.afford.com Enter “Virginia Wesleyan College ” Only your name and address is required, but all blanks must be filled with something to advance the screen & complete payment process which includes a 2.75% fee.

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An active clinician, director, and recitalist, Behnke has over 350 compositions in print and has received an ASCAP Composer Award annually since 1998. He is Music Editor for AGEHR Publishing-Handbell Musicians of America, director of the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, Organist and Choir Director at Trinity Lutheran Church (Milwaukee), and recently retired from Concordia University (WI) after 29 years as Professor of Music. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Concordia (IL), and a master’s and doctorate from Northwestern University, and completed the A-Exam in Organ, and B-Exam in Organ and Improvisation from the Hochschule fuer Kirchenmusik (Herford, Germany).

A professor, worship designer, author, preacher and ritual artist, McFee specializes in creating portals through which communities journey with the Spirit. She designs worship for the local church as well as regional and international gatherings. She has served as lecturer or adjunct faculty at 12 seminaries, offers online teaching from her Worship Design Studio, and on-site events in her Lake Tahoe studio. She earned a Master’s of Theological Studies from St. Paul School of Theology and the PhD in Liturgical Studies from the Graduate Theological Union.

I. Think like a FilmmakerSensory-rich worship for unforgettable messages using all the Worship Arts.II. Beyond Banners: The Visual and Media ArtistThink like an Art Director and create environments to encounter the Divine. III. Words, Words, Words – the Verbal ArtistAnyone can write liturgy with these simple techniques, plus enhancing communication in preaching and how to train readers.IV. Cue-to-CueCreate worship scripts including tips for enhancing “flow” in worship.

Anthems for All ChoirsCrAIg CourTneyEditor for Beckenhorst Press, Courtney’s training as pianist, cellist, vocal coach, accompanist and director informs his unique style seen in over 200 published works including choral octavos, vocal collections, piano solo collections, and extended works for choir and orchestra. He earned bachelor and master’s degrees from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music followed by a 3-year stay in Italy to study with Illonka Deckers. He joined the faculty of the famed Mozarteum in Salzberg and became acquainted with John Ness Beck who later appointed Courtney to continue his work at Beckenhorst.

I-IV. Courtney’s Favorite AnthemsNew anthems from a variety of publishers in all voicings and for all seasons of the church year.

organ* ChArles CAllAhAn

An active church musician and concert organist, Callahan is a graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music and The Catholic University of America, and holds the Associate and Choirmaster certificates from the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and was recently honored with its Distinguished Artist award. He has received commissions from Harvard University and the Archdioceses of St. Louis and New York for Papal visits. Known for his expertise in organ design and restoration, his two books – The American Classic Organ and Aeolian-Skinner Remembered, are standard references.

I. organ BasicsTutorial on basic organ techniques centering on registration and hymn-playing. II. organ Music of Charles CallahanA variety of Callahan’s music will be performed and discussed including compositions for smaller instruments or limited practice time.

Composer and parish musician Thomas Keesecker has served Lutheran and Roman Catholic congregations in Virginia, Montana, and Maryland. His choral music is published by Augsburg Fortress, Choristers Guild, GIA, MorningStar, and World Library.

I & II. sing It simplyTwo sessions explore Keesecker’s traditional hymn tunes arranged for the Liturgical Ensemble, including bells, guitars and other instrumentalists.III. Choral Anthem reading Keesecker anthems for SATB, SAB, 2-part mixed, and unison.IV.Creativity and healingMinistering as creative musicians and healers.

Music Theorygeorge sToneStone is a member of the Performing Artist Faculty at VWC, teaching applied piano and accompanying the college’s choirs. In addition, he is Music

Director for Centenary UMC (Portsmouth) and accompanist at Western Branch High School (Chesapeake). He earned bachelors and master’s degrees from East Carolina University in piano pedagogy.

IV. Music Theory the easy Way

Choral ArtistryTIM shArp

Executive Director of the American Choral Directors

Association and Artistic Director of the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus (OK), Sharp recently service as Principal Guest Conductor for the International Festival of the Aegean (Greece); St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox (NYC) for Rachmaninov’s All Night Vigil; Alice Tully Hall for Messiah, and most recently his 7th appearance at Carnegie Hall to conduct his own High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass. He was formerly Dean of Fine Arts at Rhodes College (TN), and Director of Choral Activities at Belmont University. He earned the BM from Belmont, and MM and DMA from The School of Church Music, Louisville (KY).

I. Choral Balance: part III. Choral Balance: part IIIII. Choral Blend: part IIV. Choral Blend: part II

Burnim is Professor of Ethnomusicology and Director of the Archives of African American Music and Culture at Indiana University (Bloomington). An expert in African American sacred music and the African diaspora, she was honored as first Distinguished Faculty Fellow in Ethnomusicology at Yale’s Institute for Sacred Music. Founding director of IU’s African American Choral Ensemble, she has served as Minister of Music for various denominations, including 14 years at Fairview UMC (Bloomington). Her degrees are from North Texas State, the University of Wisconsin, and the PhD from Indiana University.

pre-school Music ChArloTTe BrAndT

Brandt is Associate Director for Preschool Music at Vir-

ginia Beach UMC where she has directed multiple choirs of 3-5 year-olds for 26 years. She also has 10 years of experience teaching Kindermusick for newborns through 7 year-olds, plus general music in the church’s pre-school for 6 years, along with 19 years in public school teaching. She earned both bachelors and master’s degrees in music, creative dramatics, and elementary education.

I. Music for the little ones Proven start-up techniques to implement Early Childhood Music in your church. After singing a few favorites, you’ll wonder why you’ve waited so long! (Repeated for Session III) II. sing hello to everyone - god loves you!Feel the flow of a fun preschool choir rehearsal and learn to lead little ones to experience God’s love through music. (Repeated for Session IV)III. & VI. (Repeat of Session I & II)

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Mortensen is Director of Choral Activities at VWC, and previously held the same position at the University of Wisconsin (Rock County). As a professional vocalist, he performs with the Virginia Chorale, and previously, in the Midwest and West, with the Bach Chamber Choir and the Desert Chamber Singers, and as soloist in Handel’s Messiah, Carrissimi’s Jepthe, and Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. An active clinician and conductor for high schools and festivals across the country, he earned bachelors and master’s degrees in music from Brigham Young University and the DMA from the University of Illinois.

I. score preparation Score study and markings for effective rehearsals. II. diction Learn to teach & employ the International Phonetic Alphabet for improved diction and expression. III & IV. Conducting Master Class Using the Kyrie and Gloria from Schubert’s Mass in G; (Email sbilly@vwc.edu to register to conduct).

Creative Director for Open Heart Musicals, Olson is clinician and contributor to Praise Takes Flight: Songs, Games, and Activities for High Flying Children’s Choirs published by Choristers Guild. As director of the younger elementary choir at First UMC (Garland TX), she leads summer Fine Arts camps for children, co-directs summer adult musicals, plus designs and creates sets and costumes 100 people each December for the church’s annual Night in Bethlehem.

I. Refining Your Ringing Technique reviewII. Visual Choreography for handbellsWhat do others see when you play?III.dazzle Them – play by Memory!IV.Agehr reading sessionHands-on reading session of AGEHR’s newest handbell and hand chime music for every level.

As conductor, clinician, author, voice teacher, violist and composer, Kemp is a Fellow of Melodious Accord and has conducted and lectured in over 400 workshops and festivals in 43 states and 5 Canadian provinces. Having held major church music positions in numerous states, he is Founder, Conductor and Artistic Director of the Academy Chorale and Chamber Society (Philidelphia region) and is devoted to providing accessible resourcesfor volunteer choirs.

I. rejuvenating senior VoicesSecrets of singing to have your seniors sound decades younger.II.Surefire Recruiting for Church ChoirsStep-by-step procedures for creating the choir of your dreams.III. Innovative Warm-ups for the Volunteer ChoirStimulate enthusiasm, energy, attention to detail, vowel adjustments, enunciation, phrase shaping, blend, tuning and more with warm-ups.IV. layered learning rehearsal TechniquesRaise the quality and impact of the choir beyond survival mentality into higher level aesthetics and add another layer of learning.

4 pm Bonus doug oWens Owens is Associate Professor of Music and the

F. Ludwig Diehn Endowed Chair of Instrumental Music Education at Old Dominion University. He earned bachelors and master’s degrees from the University of Colorado (Boulder) and the DMA from the University of Northern Colorado.

hearing loss Does music have a negative

impact on your hearing?

Composer and arranger with over 475 octavos, piano, and piano/vocal books in publication, Drennan is a frequent clinician for church and school choirs throughout the US and Canada. In her 10 years as Music and Worship Arts Director, and 28 years as public school teacher, more than once she has earned the honor of “Teacher of the Year” and “Director of Distinction.” She earned degrees in Music Education from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma.

I. developing Artistry and Musicianship within the Volunteer ChoirII. Brand new, Tried and True: Musical gems for the Church Choir Reading session of new releases & favorites unknown to newer directors. III. simple solutions for slim sundays Reading session of easier anthems. IV. It’s All About Those Instrumentalists Anthems with instrumental obligatos.

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The ConductorBryson MorTensen

Children’s MusicheATher olson

I. k.A.M.p! KIDS for ARTS, MUSIC and PRAISE! Inspire young, developing artists as they discover and deepen their walk with God while exploring music, art, drama, dance, and more.II. With Action and in Truth – lower elementary Fun ways to engage lower elementary children in music, singing, and rhythm while learning scripture and biblical principles. Plus classroom management games!III. With Action and in Truth – upper elementary Learn active, hands-on games and activities to engage upper elementary children. Plus early-arriver ideas!IV. Connections: Biblical Truths through Children’s Musicals Involve children in the story and message of your musical through simple staging, production ideas, positive behavior strategies, and links with scripture memory so the songs and story become connected to life outside the church.

hands-on glassphIl guIlFoyle

handbellsJohn Behnke

Choir Booster-shotMIChAel keMp

reclaiming the earth in WorshippAul gAlBreATh

Professor of Theology and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary (Charlotte), Galbreath is an ordained Presbyterian minister and author of Doxology and Theology (Peter Lang) and the trilogy: Leading from the Table, Leading through the Water, and Leading into the World (Rowman & Littlefield). His primary research interest has focused on sacramental ethics with a current focus on liturgy and ecology. He earned master’s degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and PhDs from Baylor University and the University of Heidelberg.

I. Questions and sources for renewalThe day’s series looks at ways Christian worship can reconnect with the gifts and sources of creation as God’s good gift, with particular attention to the role of Scripture and Sacraments in guiding us back to encounter God’s presence in the world around us.II. Baptism: Water as god’s gift to usIII. eucharist: Bread and Wine as the grounds for ThanksgivingIV. sacramental living: Christian life on holy ground

hands-on glass phIl guIlFoyle(see Tuesday’s listing for instructor bio & class description)I&II. kiln-Fused glass ornaments & objects

4 pm Bonus MIChAel keMp Learn the particulars of working with instrumentalists.

revitalize WorshipMArCIA MCFee

Composer spotlight ThoMAs keeseCker

African American spirituals & gospel MusicMellonee BurnIM

I. What Is Af-Am Music?Explore the origins and distinctions between Spirituals and Gospel music.II. embracing dance as a Core ValueExplore rhythmic complexities and the interplay between music and dance.III. Af-Am Music in hymnalsLearn to represent cultural diversity beyond Black History month.IV. performing Af-Am sacred MusicSing through traditional plus modern gospel music for church choirs.

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Professor of Art at VWC, Guilfoyle works in pottery, sculpture, and more recently, in glass. He earned the MFA in Ceramics from the University of Delaware and frequently serves as jurist for art shows. Guilfoyle regularly shows his works with a select group of artists privately showing their work as “Art Under the Oaks.”

I.-IV. kiln-Fused glass ornaments & objects (Also repeats Wednesday a.m.)Design colorful glass objects using cut sheet glass (much like stained glass). Objects will be kiln-fused overnight and ready for pick-up the next day.

4 pm Bonus pATTI drennAn Round-table discussion of writing ideas, marketing manuscripts, and publisher contact information.

FOR FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION $75 deposit is due with registration.

FOR VWC ACADEMIC CREDITS, DO NOT send registration fees with this form. Pay through the Center for Enrollment Services.

FOR ALL OThERS, full payment should accompany this form.

TO PAY bY CREDIT CARD: Go online to www.afford.com Enter “Virginia Wesleyan College ” Only your name and address is required, but all blanks must be filled with something to advance the screen & complete payment process which includes a 2.75% fee.

Fees enClosed

*Classes at FIrsT presByTerIAn300 36th ST, VIRGINIA BEACH