Description: In a conversation with Randall Bradley, hear of the story telling journey from artist Ken Medema. This session will dive into the life and legacy of Ken's work. Location: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Music Composition & Arranging
Terry York & Shannan Baker – How Do We Sing the Lord’s Song? (When We Know Who Wrote It) (2024 Alleluia Conference)
Description: Have you ever considered not including a song in your church gathering because of the artist who wrote it? If not, you know someone who has! With controversies and differing theologies, worship pastors have struggled with whether to plan songs by specific...
Joseph Martin – The Write Stuff (2021 Alleluia Conference)
A composing workshop combining inspiration with aspiration. The session will cover creating and crafting choral and instrumental resources for the worshipping church.
Passin’ the faith along a sonic history of the Gaither Vocal Band – Jacob Sensenig
Subjects: Bill Gaither. Gloria Gaither. Gaither Vocal Band. The Bill Gaither Trio. Southern gospel Abstract: This dissertation presents a “thick history” of the career of Bill Gaither, to use Jennifer Lena’s term. While examining the Bill Gaither Trio and the Gaither...
James Cheesman – Songwriting 101 (2020 Worship Lab CONNECT)
This session will cover techniques for writing music for your church congregation.
Robert Sterling – The Art of Melody (2019 Alleluia Conference)
Robert Sterling is a songwriter, arranger, and record producer. His songs have been recorded by a variety of Christian artists, notably including Point of Grace, Gold City and Sandi Patty. In this session from the 2019 Alleluia Conference, Robert
Terry York – Writing the Words (2017 Alleluia Conference)
Learn this writer’s approach to writing anthem lyrics, hymn texts, and chorus lyrics. Turn the disciplines of…
Robert Sterling – 12 Principles of Quality Songwriting (2017 Alleluia Conference)
A dozen fundamental principles every songwriter should know.
Robert Sterling – Arranging 101 (2017 Alleluia Conference)
Essential principles for the beginning arranger/orchestrator.
Heather Sorenson – A Mixed Bag of Composition/Arranging Tips (2016 Alleluia Conference)
The art of composition goes beyond having a good idea for a song or arrangement. It is a craft in which writers never stop learning and growing. In this session, Heather discusses the things she has learned while in the music ministry.
Brant Adams – Instrumental Arranging (2016 Alleluia Conference)
The session will offer suggestions and possible approaches for creating instrumental components to music that…..
Joseph Martin – Composing (2015 Alleluia Conference)
In this session, Joseph Martin will discuss tips and techniques for composition original music.
Larry Shackley – Creating Your Own Hymn (2015 Alleluia Conference)
What are the steps to developing your own keyboard hymn arrangements? It’s not as hard a process as you might think. The author of almost 500 published arrangements shows you several ways to get started.
Larry Shackley – Composing (2015 Alleluia Conference)
In this session Larry Shackley will discuss a number of techniques for composing. Larry brings years of experience from crafting numerous original works and arrangements.
Joseph Martin – Composing and Arranging Choral Music (2014 Alleluia Conference)
Learn tricks of the trade from a veteran composer and arranger.
Joseph Martin – Composing and Arranging Choral Music (2014 Alleluia Conference)
Learn tricks of the trade from a veteran composer and arranger.
Lloyd Larson & Joseph Martin – Composing and Arranging Choral Music (2014 Alleluia Conference)
In this session Joe and Lloyd will discuss a number of practical ideas for arranging and composing for choral ensembles. They bring decades of experience to this topic.
Dan Forrest – Creative Arranging: Part 2 (2014 Alleluia Conference)
Location: McCrary Music Building, Baylor University - Waco, Texas
Dan Forrest – Creative Arranging: Part 1 (2014 Alleluia Conference)
Location: McCrary Music Building, Baylor University - Waco, Texas
Joel Raney – Beginning Arranging for Piano (2013 Alleluia Conference)
Exploring some simple strategies for creating your own piano arrangements. Includes a section on transitions and modulations.
Joel Raney – Ask the Composer (2013 Alleluia Conference)
An informal question/answer session for you to ask Joel any questions you like on composing, arranging and publishing.