Friday, July 26, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Conducting
Description: How are communities of artists unique? What are our concerns as leaders of these groups? What create a healthy work environment for highly sensitive people? How do we practice biblically based leadership? In this session, attendees will explore the...
Friday, July 26, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Conducting
Description: This session is a continuation of Rehearsal Mapping 1. Rehearsal Mapping allows the conductor-teacher to prepare for rehearsal and to respond to the ensemble when things don’t go quite as planned. Participants will explore the distinction of planning vs....
Thursday, July 25, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Congregational Song, Music Composition & Arranging, Songwriting
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
Thursday, July 25, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Conducting
Description: This session will act as a pre-cursor to Rehearsal Mapping 2. Participants will observe models of score study including harmonic, formal, textual, and interpretive. This methodology of rich score study will lead the conductor-teacher to a fully prepared...
Thursday, July 25, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Congregational Song, Worship Philosophy & Theology
Description: This session will explore ways in which congregational singing transforms lives, impacts belief systems, and nurtures community. Randall Bradley will share from his own experiences and lead you to reflect and re-imagine music’s impact on your individual...
Thursday, July 25, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Congregational Song, Hymnody, Music History
Description: Isaac Watts is often called the “Father of English Hymnody.” This session will explore how his hymns created a revolution in congregational song and why many of them have proven so enduring. The session will include singing some of his...
Thursday, July 25, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Gatherings
Description: Thursday morning worship for the 2024 Alleluia Conference at Baylor University. Led by Ken Medema and students from the Baylor School of Music. Location: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Thursday, July 25, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Congregational Song, Music Composition & Arranging, Music Ministry Planning, PIE Talks & Panel Discussions, Worship Philosophy & Theology
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...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Conducting, Music Education
Description: This session will offer an overview of the adolescent voice. Attendees will learn voice building exercises that address the most common issues in the changing voice. Strategies will include specific pathways to deal with the challenges of vocal...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education
Description: Discover ways of using Hula-Hoops to teach songs and music theory in an electrifying experience. The class will explore the use of hoops to engage students in better listening, moving with a purpose, introduction of songs, and teaching and reinforcing...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Music History
Description: Terry York has just published the first biography of the late Kurt Kaiser, composer of “Pass It On” and “Oh How He Loves You and Me.” This session will discuss the life and work of Kaiser, who, along with Ralph Carmichael, composed...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education
Description: Classroom management with preschoolers is always an adventure! In this session, we will dig into teaching strategies and activities to keep preschool children engaged, smiling, and participating. Location: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education
Description: Make the most of your children’s choir time! Learn how to organize your rehearsals, work with games into learning tasks to keep children engaged and joyful. Location: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education
Description: This session will include ideas and pedagogical practices for working with children with disabilities in a general music class. Location: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Ministry Health
Description: For years, experts have been harping on “time management” as the key to success in many areas of life. But we know from experience that not every hour of the day is the same. We may experience time very differently depending on how much energy...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Black Gospel Music, Worship Philosophy & Theology
Description: Are you ever concerned that the people of God leave worship behind when they leave the gathering? This session discusses how to use liturgy to become a sending church. To do this, we will consider practical ways to encourage your church to live out what...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education
Description: Who knew learning looked so much like playing? In this session for preschool leaders, learn practical ideas, activities, and teaching tips to help preschool children develop important foundations for music literacy like steady beat, vocal exploration, and...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Gatherings
Description: Wednesday morning worship for the 2024 Alleluia Conference at Baylor University. Led by Ken Medema and students from the Baylor School of Music. Location: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education
Description: Tomorrow’s composers and song writers just might be in your children’s choir! We will explore ways you can incorporate creativity and expression into choir time, giving children the opportunity to compose and create. Let’s sing a NEW...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education
Description: Have the rehearsal doldrums got you down? Put some extra Energy in your planning with creative ideas for introducing, teaching, and memorizing songs! The class will explore how to help students visualize musical concepts using “props” such as...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Black Gospel Music, Worship Philosophy & Theology
Description: Hear how congregations flourish with this music. You will be given examples of how to easily import gospel and spirituals into your congregations’ liturgics with ease and simplicity. You will leave with several practical takeaways for your congregation....
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Worship Leadership, Worship Philosophy & Theology
Description: How can you assure your child has the tools to develop into a Godly worshiper? Come to this session to gather best practices for maximal impact – for parents and those who work with children. Location: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education
Description: Grab a five-gallon bucket and let the fun begin! The class will explore the use of drumming in a creative way as a tool for the teaching of solid musical concepts, such as steady beat and rhythm reading, as well as performance ideas. Location: Baylor...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education
Description: Let’s look at some ways to make music with scripture concepts and Bible stories! By interacting with the Bible through movement, rhythm, chants, instruments, and singing, children can hide God’s word in their hearts while having fun. Location:...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles
Description: Can you be too laid back or too intense in your band rehearsals? In this session, Sky Howard will talk about how to rehearse musicians of different ability levels effectively and appropriately. This is intended to help the attendee know how to step into...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education
Description: Rhythm is foundational to becoming a good singer and musician. Explore engaging activities to experience and teach rhythm. The class utilizes visual aids, activities, movement, games, and more to instruct and develop good rhythm reading skills. Location:...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Philosophy & Theology
Description: Who’s designing the worship services? Could members of the church be a part of the process? Do you work from a lectionary? In this workshop we will discuss practical ways the people of God can become more engaged with Christian imagination and Biblical...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Piano Performance & Techniques
Description: Join composer and pianist Brad Nix as he explores the nature of creativity. In this innovative session, Brad will explore various barriers to creativity, discuss methods for jumpstarting the creative process, and examine the spiritual reasons for...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Conducting
Description: This session will explore seven strategies to strengthen, clarify, and refine your conducting gesture. Participants will explore meaning through movement and emerge with tangible strategies for practice and continued self-reflection. Location: Baylor...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Children's Music / Children's Ministry, Music Education
Description: Helping the “underdeveloped singer” gain confidence through Steady Beat, Vocal Exploration, and Directed Listening Activities. Location: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Praise Bands & Worship Ensembles, Worship Leadership
Description: Do you struggle with getting the best from your worship band? In this session, Sky Howard will break down each instrument of the modern worship band, how it is distinctive, and how it relates to the rest of the instruments. This is designed to give the...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Congregational Song, Global Missions, Global Worship Music
Description: Panelists: Maria Monteiro, Eric Amouzou, Adekunle Oyeniyi, Antonius Priyanto, Sen Kikon This session is an invitation for you to consider Christian worship through a multicultural lens. Panelists from Brazil, Ghana, India, Indonesia, and Nigeria will...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | Alleluia Conference, Worship Gatherings
Description: Opening worship for the 2024 Alleluia Conference at Baylor University. Led by Dr. Randall Bradley. Location: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
