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Zac Hicks – Architecting Gospel Shaped Worship Services (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Zac Hicks – Architecting Gospel Shaped Worship Services (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Friday, July 20, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Philosophy & Theology

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)

Randall Bradley – Building Your Choir Intergenerationally (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Friday, July 20, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Intergenerational Worship, Worship Leadership

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 – Architecting Gospel Shaped Worship Services (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Zac Hicks – A Touchy Subject: Emotion and Worship (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Friday, July 20, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Philosophy & Theology

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)

Jack Mitchener Performance Practice from Alpha to Omega (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Organ Performance & Techniques

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)

Michael Burkhardt – The Care and Feeding of the Director (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

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)

Stephen Gusukuma – Maximizing Rehearsals with your Church Choir (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Conducting

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)

Mason Williams and Danny Andrade – Approaches to Varying Worship Styles (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Technology in Worship

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)

Josh Stewart – Recruiting and Keeping Musicians (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles, Worship Leadership

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…

Michael Burkhardt – The Care and Feeding of Children’s Choirs (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Michael Burkhardt – The Care and Feeding of Children’s Choirs (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

A hands-on session and experience focusing on both the spiritual and musical nourishment of young singers.

James Stevens – Hymn Improvisation for the Church Pianist (2018 Alleluia Conference)

James Stevens – Hymn Improvisation for the Church Pianist (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Piano Performance & Techniques

Learn different practical techniques of improvisation of traditional hymns with examples of different styles and on the spot discussing of selected hymns.

Zac Hicks – Architecting Gospel Shaped Worship Services (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Zac Hicks – Planning Worship like a Dietician (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology

Worship planning is all too often enslaved to the tyranny of the urgent. In this session, we will look at planning through the helpful metaphor of a “theological dietician,” exploring the…

Josh Stewart – Recruiting and Keeping Musicians (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Josh Stewart – Live Band Rehearsal (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles

One of the best ways to learn how to work with a praise band is to see a real life example. In this session we will walk through a live rehearsal with a band of church musicians preparing for…

Ron Mallory – Handbells in Contemporary Worship (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Ron Mallory – Handbells in Contemporary Worship (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Handbells

More and more churches are switching to contemporary worship styles, and there’s no reason handbell musicians can’t participate. Come explore…

Thursday Conference-Wide Worship Gathering (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday Conference-Wide Worship Gathering (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Gatherings

Thursday Worship Gathering led by Baylor Church Music Alum. Scott Davis.

Ron Mallory – Composing and Arranging for Handbells (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Ron Mallory – Composing and Arranging for Handbells (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Handbells

Learn methods of creating your own arrangements and original compositions for advanced handbell choirs, from hymn settings to processionals and beyond.

Josh Stewart – Recruiting and Keeping Musicians (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Josh Stewart – Understanding the Band’s Language (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles

Musicians have their own language and at times volunteers don’t understand the language a band uses to communicate. Sometimes we as leaders need refreshers or don’t know…

Zac Hicks – Architecting Gospel Shaped Worship Services (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Zac Hicks – The Lord Will Fight For Us: Worship as War (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Philosophy & Theology

When we enter into gathered worship, we step into a battlefield where a spiritual war is taking place. How does Scripture tell us to arm ourselves? What are our chief weapons? How are…

Zac Hicks – Architecting Gospel Shaped Worship Services (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Zac Hicks – God is Actually in the Room: Worship as Encounter (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Philosophy & Theology

When we gather for worship, do we really believe that God will be present in a unique way? In this session, we will…

Ron Mallory – Techniques for Handbell Ringers and Conductors (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Ron Mallory – Techniques for Handbell Ringers and Conductors (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Handbells

Good technique provides a foundation for good musicianship. We’ll explore advanced techniques for both handbell ringers and conductors, and along the …

Jonathan Rodgers – Demolition Derby: Buildilng, Renovating, Reimagining Student Choirs (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Jonathan Rodgers – Demolition Derby: Buildilng, Renovating, Reimagining Student Choirs (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Youth Choirs / Youth Ministry

Many churches have given up on student choir and realized the error of their ways. They are seeking to go back and start their student choir ministry over from scratch. Some are stepping into new ministry positions and need to make…

Terrie Preskitt Brown – Special Needs, Special Worship (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Terrie Preskitt Brown – Special Needs, Special Worship (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

Almost three years ago, at Highland Park UMC in Dallas, we created an All-Inclusive Choir and a service with the Special Needs Community. what we do, how we do it, and the Holy Spirit at work!

Michael Burkhardt – The Care and Feeding of the Director (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Michael Burkhardt – Stepping Stones to Part Singing (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

A hands-on session and experience focusing on sequential planning for and development of part singing skills.

Jack Mitchener Performance Practice from Alpha to Omega (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Jack Mitchener – Bach Chorale Preludes for the Organ (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Organ Performance & Techniques

J. S. Bach was one of the greatest church musicians in history. This session will be a discussion and demonstration of Bach’s art of “preluding” on a chorale tune. The approach will include a chronological journey through Bach’s chorale-based works.

Terry Taylor – Music Reading Games for Grades 1-6 (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Terry Taylor – Music Reading Games for Grades 1-6 (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

Let’s explore a variety of fun resources, materials, games, and music for Grades 1-6 with an emphasis on music reading and singing skills.

Michael Burkhardt – The Care and Feeding of Children’s Choirs (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Michael Burkhardt – The Three R’s: Really Rehearsing Repertoire (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

A hands-on session and experience focusing on score study, rehearsal planning and rehearsal strategies.

Terrie Preskitt Brown – Special Needs, Special Worship (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Terrie Preskitt-Brown – Musicians, Conductors, Herders of Cats (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

When we step in front of a group of children, we become Herders of Cats. How to keep the Musician & Conductor inside us happy as…

Jonathan Rodgers – Demolition Derby: Buildilng, Renovating, Reimagining Student Choirs (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Jonathan Rodgers – The Missing Link: Fostering Non-Musical Connections (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Youth Choirs / Youth Ministry

In the pursuit of making excellent music, one can often overlook intangible elements of the music-making process. These elements often include shared experiences, goals, student/conductor interaction, and purposeful activities associated with the choral…

Michael Burkhardt – The Care and Feeding of Children’s Choirs (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Michael Burkhardt – Children in Worship (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

A hands-on session and experience focusing on engaging children in worship and children leading worship.

Terrie Preskitt Brown – Special Needs, Special Worship (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Terrie Preskitt-Brown – Plan the Music, Work the Plan (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

A continuation of “Plan the Work – Work the Plan” in which we’ll look at specific anthems and discover the keys to the beautiful singing that is locked inside each one.

Terry Taylor – Music Reading Games for Grades 1-6 (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Terry Taylor – Music Outreach and Ministries for Children (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

Are you involved in or interested in music ministry to refugee, immigrant, unrepresented, or underserved children? Let’s gather and discuss experiences and ideas. We will look at the Children’s Freedom Choir in Nashville and other innovative initiatives.

Thursday Conference-Wide Worship Gathering (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday Conference-Wide Worship Gathering (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Gatherings

Thursday Worship Gathering led by Baylor School of Music students.

Terry Taylor – Fruit of the Spirit: Younger Children (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Terry Taylor – Fruit of the Spirit: Younger Children (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

Leaders of younger children’s choirs will explore the Fruit of the Spirit theme and attributes from Galatians 5:22-23 through engaging music, activities, and …

Terrie Preskitt-Brown – Plan the Work, Work the Plan (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Terrie Preskitt-Brown – Plan the Work, Work the Plan (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

Beautiful singing isn’t easy, but with the right tools, your rehearsals can become the conduit through which praising God through song becomes an act of …

Jack Mitchener – Healthy Playing Techniques for the Organist (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Jack Mitchener – Healthy Playing Techniques for the Organist (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Organ Performance & Techniques

Have you ever felt tired or even exhausted after practicing the organ or playing a church service? Come and hear some ideas of ways to alleviate tension in playing. Renew your love for playing the organ!

Terrie Preskitt-Brown – Plan the Work, Work the Plan (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Terrie Preskitt-Brown – Amp It Up @ Music Camp (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

A guide for producing a fun, musical, spiritual week of summer camp for children using Orff-Schulwerk as the guiding principal.

Terry Taylor – Fruit of the Spirit: Younger Children (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Terry Taylor – Fruit of the Spirit: Older Children (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

Leaders of older children’s choirs will explore the Fruit of the Spirit theme and attributes from Galatians 5:22-23 through engaging music, activities, and colorful resources. This session features Growing in Grace, a …

Jonathan Rodgers – Demolition Derby: Buildilng, Renovating, Reimagining Student Choirs (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Jonathan Rodgers – Culture and Choir: Friends or Foes? (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Youth Choirs / Youth Ministry

Are these two entities really in conflict with one another? Some say yes. Some say no. In this more interactive, discussion-based session, we will exchange ideas and…

Michael Burkhardt – The Care and Feeding of Children’s Choirs (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Michael Burkhardt – Working with the Child Voice (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

A session focusing on understanding the child voice and developmental experiences for singers of all shapes and sizes (speech-like singer…

PIE TALK – Engaging Children Through Music: Why It Matters (2018 Alleluia Conference)

PIE TALK – Engaging Children Through Music: Why It Matters (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

We all agree that musical engagement should begin at an early age, but why does it matter so much? Join these children’s music leaders, advocates, and innovators as…

David Music – The Beginning Church Choir Director (2018 Alleluia Conference)

David Music – The Beginning Church Choir Director (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Conducting

This session is designed for musicians with little background or training in choral directing who find themselves leading a church choir. Questions…

PIE TALK – As I See It: Where Church Music is Heading (2018 Alleluia Conference)

PIE TALK – As I See It: Where Church Music is Heading (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Philosophy & Theology

With growing repertoire choices, countless resources, and major cultural shifts, church musicians are faced with many decisions that will impact the direction of their congregations…

Michael Burkhardt – The Care and Feeding of the Director (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Alleluia 2018 – Michael Burkhardt – Hearts, Hands, and Voices (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry

A hands-on session and experience focusing on whole person and learning style awareness in working with children’s choir singers.

James Stevens – Hymn Improvisation for the Church Pianist (2018 Alleluia Conference)

James Stevens – Chord Chemistry 101 (2018 Alleluia Conference)

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | Alleluia Conference, Piano Performance & Techniques

Learn the exact meaning of chord symbols from the most basic to the most complex and how to accurately and practically form them for playing.

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