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Joseph Martin – The Write Stuff (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Joseph Martin – The Write Stuff (2021 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 22, 2021 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging

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

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 | Christian & Gospel Music Industry, Hymnody, Music Composition & Arranging, Theses & Dissertations

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)

James Cheesman – Songwriting 101 (2020 Worship Lab CONNECT)

Thursday, July 23, 2020 | Music Composition & Arranging, Songwriting, Worship Lab

This session will cover techniques for writing music for your church congregation.

Robert Sterling – The Art of Melody (2019 Alleluia Conference)

Robert Sterling – The Art of Melody (2019 Alleluia Conference)

Friday, July 19, 2019 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging, Songwriting

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)

Terry York – Writing the Words (2017 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 20, 2017 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging

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)

Robert Sterling – 12 Principles of Quality Songwriting (2017 Alleluia Conference)

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging

A dozen fundamental principles every songwriter should know.

Robert Sterling – 12 Principles of Quality Songwriting (2017 Alleluia Conference)

Robert Sterling – Arranging 101 (2017 Alleluia Conference)

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging

Essential principles for the beginning arranger/orchestrator.

Heather Sorenson – A Mixed Bag of Composition/Arranging Tips (2016 Alleluia Conference)

Heather Sorenson – A Mixed Bag of Composition/Arranging Tips (2016 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 21, 2016 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging, Piano Performance & Techniques

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)

Brant Adams – Instrumental Arranging (2016 Alleluia Conference)

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging

The session will offer suggestions and possible approaches for creating instrumental components to music that…..

Joseph Martin – Composing (2015 Alleluia Conference)

Joseph Martin – Composing (2015 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging

In this session, Joseph Martin will discuss tips and techniques for composition original music.

Larry Shackley – Creating Your Own Hymn (2015 Alleluia Conference)

Larry Shackley – Creating Your Own Hymn (2015 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging

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)

Larry Shackley – Composing (2015 Alleluia Conference)

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging

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)

Thursday, July 24, 2014 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging

Learn tricks of the trade from a veteran composer and arranger.

Joseph Martin – Composing and Arranging Choral Music (2014 Alleluia Conference)

Joseph Martin – Composing and Arranging Choral Music (2014 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 24, 2014 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging

Learn tricks of the trade from a veteran composer and arranger.

Lloyd Larson & Joseph Martin – Composing and Arranging Choral Music (2014 Alleluia Conference)

Lloyd Larson & Joseph Martin – Composing and Arranging Choral Music (2014 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 24, 2014 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging, Piano Performance & Techniques

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)

Dan Forrest – Creative Arranging: Part 2 (2014 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging, Piano Performance & Techniques

Location: McCrary Music Building, Baylor University – Waco, Texas
Dan Forrest – Creative Arranging: Part 2 (2014 Alleluia Conference)

Dan Forrest – Creative Arranging: Part 1 (2014 Alleluia Conference)

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging, Piano Performance & Techniques

Location: McCrary Music Building, Baylor University – Waco, Texas
Joel Raney – Beginning Arranging for Piano (2013 Alleluia Conference)

Joel Raney – Beginning Arranging for Piano (2013 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 25, 2013 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging, Piano Performance & Techniques

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)

Joel Raney – Ask the Composer (2013 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 | Alleluia Conference, Music Composition & Arranging, Piano Performance & Techniques

An informal question/answer session for you to ask Joel any questions you like on composing, arranging and publishing.

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