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- Daily Prayer with the Taizé Community: Worship in the 21st Century - Michael Hawn - Alleluia Conference 2009
Why do young people come to the isolated village of Taizé in southeastern France by the thousands. The amenities are simple and the worship meditative-surely not the stereotype what young people are looking for in worship. (58:04) - Gifts from the South: Singing in the 21st Century - Michael Hawn - Alleluia Conference 2009
Two-thirds of the church resides in the southern hemisphere--a startling turn around from the 1950s. We now are able to sing the songs from places that were our former mission fields. Why should we sing global Christian song? What are the possibilities and pitfalls of singing beyond our own culture? (58:11) - How Firm A Foundation: Warmups in the Choral Rehearsal - Hilary Apfelstadt - Alleluia Conference 2009
Building tone, developing vocal technique, improving pitch and rhythm skills: all these and more can be accomplished through effective warm-ups with emphasis on practical applications to repertoire. (58:55) - Leadership 101: Fundamentals of Leadership Style for Conductors - Hilary Apfelstadt - Alleluia Conference 2009
This session is based on principles about leadership styles among conductors, as well as findings from business and education, with particular attention to gender issues. (i.e. Do men and women lead differently? If so, how?) Other questions considered are these: How much of good leadership qualities is innate? How much is learned? Can leadership be taught? How is it exemplified? What makes an effective leader in the choral rehearsal? (59:48) - Leadership 102: Fundamentals of Effective Conducting - Hilary Apfelstadt - Alleluia Conference 2009
Conducting leadership is multifaceted. One of the most visible aspects is that of gestural command. Using several musical examples, participants will engage in a review of effective gestures that exemplify good leadership through clarity and meaningful musical expression. This ?hands-on? session, in the format of a group master class, will allow participants to actively engage in conducting. (01:00:57) - Praying with the Iona Community: Worship in the 21st Century - Michael Hawn - Alleluia Conference 2009
How do worship and justice relate? The Iona Community offers a model. Developed in the context of a declining church attendance, Iona worship speaks to a pattern of worship that reaches out to young people and others through an authentic message and active participation. We will explore how this model might be incorporated into local congregational settings. (01:02:33) - The Shape of Congregational Song for Today's Church - Michael Hawn - Alleluia Conference 2009
Never has the church had so many options for congregational singing than today. What does the song of the current age say theologically about the church that it represents? Is there any correlation between musical style and theology? If congregational song is sung prayer, how can we teach our congregations to sing more fully and faithfully? (01:01:30)
Alleluia! 2009 Conference Audio
- 57, 58 Whatever it Takes! Choosing the Right Microphone - Paul Hendrix - Alleluia Conference 2009
This class will be a microphone overview class. (01:00:20) - The Beauty of the Child's Singing Voice - Linda Harley
Linda Harley teaches ways to guide children as they learn to develop pure, clear, easy, ringing tones through healthy vocal production. (56:32) - Celebrating Grace Hymnal - Hymnposium
HymnPosium introduction to the new Celebrating Grace Hymnal to be released for Easter 2010 taught by Mark Edwards. (01:00:32) - Developing Student Leaders - David Toledo - Alleluia Conference 2009
There are tremendous opportunities for leadership development within the church's music ministry to students. We will examine several methods of leadership development and discuss ways students can use their gifts within the local congregation. (01:04:09) - Emerging Voices of Asia - SweeHong Lim
This presentation introduces emerging Christian musical expressions from Asia. Some performance practice guidelines will be offered. (01:06:36) - Emotional Health of the Music Minister I - Don Corley
Anxiety Management Techniques We are living in an increasingly stressful world both personally and professionally. Much of the stress that we face each day is somewhat beyond our control. It is important that we have some anxiety management tools with which to combat the daily stress and anxiety that will otherwise lead to health and/or mental health problems. This session will assist the participant in learning relaxation skills that will include a number of prevention and intervention strategies that are easy to learn and powerful to use. (43:31) - Engaging Children in Worship - Randall Bradley
Children should be a vital part of every church's worship; yet many churches struggle to meaningfully engage its children. This session will include materials and practical suggestions for maximizing children's involvement. (01:02:50) - Invite Children to Sing: Classroom Management - Linda Harley
Linda Harley teaches that a structured classroom with a variety of activities sets the stage for efficient teaching and quality learning. It says I care about you! Effective management supports creative rehearsals! (51:23) - Music Ministry Team Building - Randall Bradley
Building a Music Ministry Team Involving other leadership is vital to healthy music and worship ministry. How do you attract people to your team? How do you keep them? This session will explore ministry team principles and will offer practical helps for building and retaining music ministry team members. (58:39) - Nurturing the Soul of the Church Musician I - Terry York
It is important to remember that church music is more about people than it is about music. (58:10) - Nurturing the Soul of the Church Musician II - Terry York
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