| Workshops |
Workshop
offer the attendee an opportunity to shape their own Conference
experience. Workshops are offered in a wide range of topics.
Some are participatory while others are observatory.
Some workshops
are one day in length, while others meet everyday of the Conference.
Click here for
a listing of 2007 Workshop.
Workshop
Examples |
| Title |
Length |
Description |
| Handbell
Reading Session |
SMTWTh |
An
opportunity to read through a variety of handbells music of varying
difficulty |
| Children's
Choir Observation |
SMTWTh |
An
opportunity to observe the Children's Choir Clinician during a "live" rehearsal
with the Children. Along with a discussion time with the clinician
after the rehearsal |
| Organ
Classes |
SMTWTh |
An
opportunity to both observe and participate with the Organ Clinician
on topics related to church organ playing. |
| Musicals |
SMTWTh |
Read
through the latest musicals for church application. Each day is
dedicated to a different theme. |
| Instrumental
Music |
SMTWTh |
A
time to discuss technique, literature and methods with the Instrumental
Clinician |
| Worship
Planning |
SMTWTh |
A
discussion with the Worship Clinician of effective worship planning
and execution |
| Fretted
Instruments |
SMTWTh |
A
performance workshop. An enjoyable mix of scared and popular music
for those who play guitar, ukulele, bass, banjo or mandolin |
| Youth
Choir Observation |
SMTTh |
An
opportunity to observe the Youth Choir Clinician during a "live" rehearsal
with the Youth. |
| Woodwind
Ensemble |
SMTTh |
A
performance workshop for woodwind players.
|
| Children's
Handbell Observation |
SMTTh |
An
opportunity to observe the Children's Handbell Clinician during
a "live" rehearsal with the Children. |
| Conducting |
SMTTh |
A
workshop taught by the Adult Choir Clinician in the techniques
of conducting. |
| Beginning
Handbells |
SMTTh |
A
performance workshop for those who have never played handbells
or have just started playing handbells. The workshop is under the
direction of the Handbell Clinician and the group will perform
at the Handbell Concert on Thursday Evening. |
| Intermediate
Handbells |
SMTTh |
A
performance workshop for those who have experience at playing handbells.
The workshop is under the direction of the Handbell Clinician and
the group will perform at the Handbell Concert on Thursday Evening. |
| Advanced
Handbells |
SMTTh |
A
performance workshop for those who are advanced handbell players.
This workshop is not for the faint of heart.The workshop is under
the direction of the Handbell Clinician and the group will perform
at the Handbell Concert on Thursday Evening. |
| Brass
Ensemble |
SMTTh |
A
performance workshop under the direction of the Instrumental Clinician
for brass players. |
| Flute
Ensemble |
SMTTh |
A
performance workshop for flute players. |
| Orchestra |
SMTTh |
A
performance workshop for Orchestra players directed by the Instrumental
Clinician. This group will perform at the Orchestra Concert on
Friday afternoon. |