Bob Avant and David Harris – Musicality in Handbells (2021 Alleluia Conference)

David Harris – Making Excellent Rehearsals Happen with Level 3-5 (2021 Alleluia Conference)

How do you make the most of the precious rehearsal minutes you have with your handbell group? We’ll discuss thorough planning before the rehearsal, efficient execution of the plan with strong leadership during the rehearsal, and analysis after the rehearsal. We will also discuss how to approach problem solving for some of the more difficult passages using Level 3-5 music.

Bob Avant and David Harris – Musicality in Handbells (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Randy Edwards – CUEcoach Changes the Landscape for Early Choral Learning (2021 Alleluia Conference)

YouthCUE’s ground-breaking new resource, CUEcoach provides exciting possibilities for providing students basic knowledge and training for their participation in student choir. Creator and teacher Dr. Jonathan Rodgers joins the discussion to provide insights into how to gain the best benefits from this new teaching concept.

Bob Avant and David Harris – Musicality in Handbells (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Cliff Duren – Teaching Your Worship Band a Song (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Should worship band members be able to read music? What kind of charts are most helpful for your worship band? What is the best way to give them all the details while avoiding page turns? We’ll answer these questions and more in the Teaching Your Worship Band a Song session.

Bob Avant and David Harris – Musicality in Handbells (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Randy Edwards – The Inspiration Comes from Our Students Themselves (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Randy Edwards guides a panel of sharp and diverse teenagers as they engage in a rich conversation about their choral experiences. The content of this discussion will touch our heads as well as our hearts as we hear how young lives are changed and enriched for the better through the choral arts we directors provide them.

Bob Avant and David Harris – Musicality in Handbells (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Terry Taylor – Ministering to Children: A Pandemic Perspective (2021 Alleluia Conference)

As we emerge from lockdowns and quarantines, we are cautiously optimistic about the promise of a new normal. Let’s discuss how we can best support children in the process and bring renewed energy and perspectives to our children’s choir ministry. (Target: mixed age groups)

Bob Avant and David Harris – Musicality in Handbells (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Terry Taylor – Keep on Singing: Short Stories, Tall Truths (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Keep on Singing: Short Stories, Tall Truths Curriculum [back to top] Growing in Grace is pleased to present its latest curriculum with all new songs and content. Learn about this theme year that offers digital/video resources adaptable for distance learning, all essential print materials for in-person teaching, and professionally printed poster kits. (Target: Ages Four and Five)

Bob Avant and David Harris – Musicality in Handbells (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Sandy Knudson – Building Beautiful Tone with Young Singers (2021 Alleluia Conference)

The clinician will share tips and tricks to foster beautiful tone, using canons and favorite pieces. Examples will be shared for the youngest (Pre-K/K) through elementary age and middle school. In addition, participants will learn how to build good choral habits with young singers, use spot practicing in rehearsal, and how to successfully ask for help. Finally, the clinician will address ways to help young singers “buy in” or take ownership of their repertoire and musical skills.

Bob Avant and David Harris – Musicality in Handbells (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Terry Taylor – Keep on Singing: Short Stories, Tall Truths Curriculum (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Growing in Grace is pleased to present its latest curriculum with all new songs and content. Learn about this theme year that offers digital/video resources adaptable for distance learning, all essential print materials for in-person teaching, and professionally printed poster kits. (Target: Grades 1-6)

Bob Avant and David Harris – Musicality in Handbells (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Sandy Knudson – The Engaging Choral Classroom: Vocal Warm-Ups and Beyond (2021 Alleluia Conference)

The clinician will share ways to kinesthetically engage and inspire singers in a choral setting. Solfege techniques, kinesthetic movement, warm-ups, motivation and management techniques, word wall and brain break activities will be highlighted. Come move, sing, and be physically and mentally engaged as we explore the engaging choral classroom for the young at heart singer (regardless of age).

Bob Avant and David Harris – Musicality in Handbells (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Sandy Knudson – The Engaging Choral Classroom: Choral Lesson Planning

The clinician will outline successful choral lesson plans that engage young singers. Many conductors want help with how to teach a piece and how to plan a rehearsal. This session will give many ideas for the creative use of solfege, teaching strategies, pacing, kinesthetic involvement, and musicianship training based on repertoire.