Music carries deep meaning for people and their faith stories. Worship music and various musical styles have often been points of contention and conflict between generations in the church. But how might we find new ways to engage with
Alleluia Conference
PIE TALK – Why We Need Each Other
In this session, three speakers will discuss why we need each other across differences in music style, culture, and age, speaking to the beauty of diverse worship.
Panel Discussion – Making the Most of Time: Time Management Tips for Busy Ministers (2019 Alleluia Conference)
There truly does not seem to be enough time in the day to accomplish all that we feel is required of us. This panel discussion will provide helpful tips and organizational tools for effective ministry.
Brad Nix – Pain-Free Music Ministry (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Healthy piano practices to keep you playing pain free for years to come.
Mark Burrows – Music with Mister Mark: Circle Time Music in Early Childhood (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Young children truly do have the capacity to grow in their faith, and what better tool to foster that growth than music. We will…
Thomas Coker – Perspectives and Values from 50 Years in Music Ministry (2019 Alleluia Conference)
In this session of practical music ministry, we will examine the importance of foundational personal concepts for the Music/Worship leader. The concepts include: Who am I? Whose am I? Faith, God, Church, and Worship. We will then…
Barbara Newman & LaTonya Penny – Renovate Church: Participation in Children’s and Youth Ministry (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Can we include kids with varied abilities in our Children and Youth ministries? Yes! Boldly go where others have seen success in Children’s settings using Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning
Thursday Worship Gathering (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Join us for Thursday’s worship gathering at the 2019 Alleluia Conference led by Ken Medema and students from the Baylor School of Music. Preacher Erin Conaway delivers sermon.
Mark Burrows – Buckets to Body Percussion: Drumming on a Dime (2019 Alleluia Conference)
We will explore ways to use found objects and body percussion to develop percussion experiences that celebrate God’s creation and our role in it.
James Cheesman – Resources for Band-Led Worship (2019 Alleluia Conference)
There are a plethora of resources for band-led worship in our day and time. We’ll dive in and explore as many as possible, including methodologies for learning instruments, different ways of writing/reading charts for bands,
Barbara Newman, LaTonya Penny, and Ken Medema – Renovate Church: Perspective (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Where do you begin the conversation about becoming a community of belonging for persons with varied abilities? Perspective. Discover how puzzle pieces of green (strengths/gifts) and pink (weaknesses, areas of struggle) inform
Randy Edwards – Sailing New Seas of Deep Opportunity (2019 Alleluia Conference)
This will be the most radical of our three sessions. It is based upon YouthCUE’s observation that many church musicians are, in fact, serving congregations which actively torpedo the growth of youth choir ministries.
Randy Edwards – When the Church Calendar and Finance Committee Squeeze You Out
Many churches and their staffs have turned around to discover that the younger demographic to a large extent has departed anyway despite our best efforts to stay on the cutting edge. Why is that?
Teresa Granger – What’s in the Bag? A Bag of Tricks for Children’s Choir Workers (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Discover the gadgets and props in the bag that combine hands on activities for actively involving the children in choral singing while developing choral skills.
Nan Grantham – I Am Teaching What!?! (2019 Alleluia Conference)
The elements of music we teach do not change—rhythm, melody, harmony, form, tone, and expression. Even if you say you are not a teacher or musician—or if you say “these are just preschoolers”—do I have a barrel for you! We will
Wynn Anne Hook – Children and Worship (2019 Alleluia Conference)
How can children be a part of worship in your church? This session will cover creative ideas for including children in leadership in corporate worship.
Zach Elkins – Maintaining a Strong Social Media Presence for Your Music Ministry (2019 Alleluia Conference)
In an age of social media, it is important for music ministries to maintain strong communication skills on a variety of platforms. This session will share strategies for effective social media communication for music ministries of the local church.
Brad Nix – An Arranger’s Guide to Harmonization, Chord Substitution & Color Tones (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Come learn a few easy steps designed to help you incorporate some “color” into your keyboard playing. Brad will share some proven techniques that are sure to broaden your harmonic horizons!
Mark Burrows – Drumming Our Story (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Drums, rattles, and bells, oh my! We will play easy-to-learn grooves to help us experience God’s Great Story from the inside-out.
Nan Grantham – Do It Again (2019 Alleluia Conference)
What an assortment for you in this class—things that worked so well and brought so much joy (could be through fun, or even worship experiences), they have survived the test of time and must be used again! Sources may be
Mark Burrows – Light Moments and Moments of Light (2019 Alleluia Conference)
In between all the notes and rhythms are often where our greatest opportunities for music ministry take place. We will explore some ways to…
Wynn Anne Hook – Children, Rhythm, and Instruments (2019 Alleluia Conference)
This session is designed to introduce you to a variety of ways to have fun with instruments. Join us as Wynn Anne walks us through multiple ways to connect children to
Wednesday Worship Gathering (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Join us for Wednesday’s worship gathering at the 2019 Alleluia Conference led by Ken Medema and students from the Baylor School of Music.
Nan Grantham – Mentors and “New-bies” Welcome! (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Every class has a mixture of the two! In this session we will bounce ideas back and forth to help the “new-bies” move forward with confidence, plus ideas of “things that worked for me” from the mentors in the group. If you have worked in choir before you
Nan Grantham – Getting the Wiggles Out (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Let’s plan on movement and fun to get us warmed up for the day and gather a collection of ideas that work with preschoolers—hopefully pulling together the energies of some who might wiggle too much, while introducing ideas that
Robert Creech – Family Systems and Congregational Life: A Map to Ministry (2019 Alleluia Conference)
We will explore how understanding the ways that congregations function like families provides a “map,” or way of thinking about ministry, that can guide leaders and ministers in their relationships.
Brad Nix – An Introduction to Piano Arranging (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Have you ever wanted to create your own arrangements at the keyboard? If so, then this session might be just for you. However, rather than teaching by simply giving out information, this session will deal more with learning by analyzing existing arrangements by successful writers.
Wynn Anne Hook – Children and Singing (2019 Alleluia Conference)
In this session Wynn Anne will discuss tips and techniques on how to develop the child’s voice and teach them to sing in harmony!
Randy Edwards – Critical Connections (2019 Alleluia Conference)
If we hope for a strong future in church music, we cannot claim the luxury of allowing student choirs to die. Many evangelical churches have sold out when it comes to choral music for middle schoolers and high schoolers while, at the same time
James Cheesman – Incorporating Modern Music in Any Style of Service (2019 Alleluia Conference)
You don’t have to have a 12-piece band with dueling electric guitars, lights, and smoke in order to incorporate modern worship music in your service! We will discuss how to introduce modern music in various ways. Whether
Beau Benson – Working With an Orchestra (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Practical aspects of working with an orchestra, both on and off the podium.
San Antonio Youth Chorale Chamber Choir (2019 Alleluia Conference)
The 2019 YouthCue Concert featuring Randy Edwards and the San Antonio Youth Chorale Chamber Choir.
Mark Burrows – Children in Worship: This Is Our Song (2019 Alleluia Conference)
As children’s music ministers, we are uniquely situated to advocate for the inclusion of children in the worship life of the community. The hymns
Randall Bradley – Building Community through Rehearsals (2019 Alleluia Conference)
We are responsible for creating a hospitable environment in our church choirs. This session will examine strategies for fostering a communal environment in any setting involving choral music. Vulnerability, trust
Panel Discussion – Keeping Worship Planning Fresh: My Best Ideas (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Join a panel of worship planners as they share their best ideas for planning vibrant and meaningful services, maintaining inspired planning and avoiding listlessness.
Gregory Peterson – The Organist’s Alpha and Omega (2019 Alleluia Conference)
A survey of chorale-based repertoire, both old and new, suitable for preludes and postludes.
Jerry McCoy – What the Conductor Does Not Decide, the Singers Will (Alleluia 2019)
The class will take apart a score and discuss and select the myriad choices the conductor must make prior to the first rehearsal. If we don’t make the choices, the singers will!
Jerry McCoy – Warming Up the Brain and the Voice (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Building expressive tone in warm-ups and rehearsals. The class will discuss and participate in vocal, mental, and physical warm-up exercises. The class will also briefly discuss and implement various seating arrangements and
Gregory Peterson – Come to Us, Creative Spirit (2019 Alleluia Conference)
In this session Gregory Peterson will cover a variety of practical tips for creative hymn playing.
Mark Burrows – Children in Worship: This Is Our Story (2019 Alleluia Conference)
We will use singing, body percussion, movement, and drama – some of the gifts God gave us – to help bring God’s word to life in amazing ways for our children.
Terry York – Habits of Heart and Mind for Long-Term Ministry (2019 Alleluia Conference)
In this session from the 2019 Alleluia Conference, Dr. Terry York will explore some of the primary causes of stress in ministry, and how we can address these in healthy, productive ways.
Tuesday Worship Gathering (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Join us for the opening worship gathering at the 2019 Alleluia Conference at Baylor University. Led by Randall Bradley and students from the Baylor School of Music
Zac Hicks – Architecting Gospel Shaped Worship Services (2018 Alleluia Conference)
The gospel is the center of our Christian faith, and its story has anchored worship for centuries across many different traditions. How do we structure worship services which…
Randall Bradley – Building Your Choir Intergenerationally (2018 Alleluia Conference)
Many church choirs are aging and lacking the ability to attract younger members. Based on a working model, this session will explore strategies that, in a local church context, are proving to be effective.
Zac Hicks – A Touchy Subject: Emotion and Worship (2018 Alleluia Conference)
What do our emotions have to do with worship? Is healthy emotionalism even imaginable in our contexts, and if so, how do we help the people of God engage…
Jack Mitchener Performance Practice from Alpha to Omega (2018 Alleluia Conference)
We live in a time when it is understood that we should play Bach and Buxtehude differently from Brahms and Bolcom. This will be a discussion and demonstration of the stylistic differences in organ literature and the performance practices of various styles.
Michael Burkhardt – The Care and Feeding of the Director (2018 Alleluia Conference)
A session focusing on the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of children’s choir leaders.
Stephen Gusukuma – Maximizing Rehearsals with your Church Choir (2018 Alleluia Conference)
Dr. Gusukuma will present a variety of strategies for organized, engaging, efficient rehearsals utilizing conceptual teaching, conducting…
Mason Williams and Danny Andrade – Approaches to Varying Worship Styles (2018 Alleluia Conference)
In this session, we will explore spects of technical preparations for varying styles of worship and the current challenges faced in transitioning between 2 different expressions on Sunday mornings.
Josh Stewart – Recruiting and Keeping Musicians (2018 Alleluia Conference)
Knowing how to recruit musicians for your praise band can sometimes be a daunting task. And once you get them on your team understanding how to keep them motivated to stay involved is an important part of your job as a…