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Choristers
Guild and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Present
Choristers
Guild Institute
a certification
program for directors of young singers
July 26-31, 2009
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville KY
Registration
Form - pdf format
Mail
to: Choristers Guild Institute
PO Box 835065
Richardson, TX 75083-5065
Secure
Online Registration Form - Due May 15, 2009
Secure
Online Balance Payment - Due July 1, 2009
COME
to the Choristers
Guild Institute at Louisville Seminary where a week-long symposium
will be held each summer.
LEARN
to creatively
integrate young singers into worship, vitalize your rehearsal techniques
and pedagogical skills, energize young singers, sharpen conducting
and choral skills and organize effective music ministries.
IMPLEMENT
the skills gained
through the institute in your choirs annual feedback from the institute
faculty.
MASTER
the core curriculum
and complete three summer sessions to receive Choristers Guild Institute
Certification.
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND?
The Institute
is designed for Directors who are currently leading young singers,
K-8, in a Christian church or school setting and those preparing
to be full-time, part-time, or committed volunteer leaders in these
settings.
A degree in
music education is not required, but musical literacy is fundamental
to success as a participant in the Choristers Guild Institute.
LEADERSHIP
A distinguished
group of faculty will lead courses on a variety of topics throughout
the week. You will not want to miss personalized study with this
group of scholars including Anton Armstrong, Helen Kemp, Madeline
Bridges, C. Michael Hawn, Rebecca Thompson and Claudio Carvalhaes.
More information about the faculty is available here.
THE
CURRICULUM
Develop
- Worship
leadership with young choristers
- Understanding
of the treble and adolescent voice
- Personal
and classroom musicianship
- Rehearsal
techniques and choral excellence
Expand
- Concepts
of global music and worship styles
- Repertoire
of anthems, service music and hymns
- Strategies
for advocacy, recruitment and yearly planning
Participate
- Movement
activities for young singers
- Conducting
master class
- Daily choral
reading sessions
- Discussion
of readings and resources for music ministry
INFORMATION
Fees
- Choristers
Guild Members – $550
- Non-Members
– $615 (Non-Member fee includes one year Choristers Guild
membership.)
- $100 non-refundable
deposit due at time of registration, no later than May
15, 2009; balance due July 1, 2009
Meals
- Two formal
dinners and one closing lunch included with registration.
- Breakfast
and lunch available in the seminary dining hall for a minimal
cost.
Lodging
- At Laws
Lodge on Louisville Seminary campus for $64 per night. Reserve
your room early to ensure discounted rate and availability by
calling Lisa Vittitoe at 800-264-1839, x437.
- Participants
are responsible for securing their own housing.
Location
Daily
Schedule
- Check-in
to Laws Lodge begins on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 12:15 pm
- Basic schedule
available here,
more details will be provided upon check-in.
Letter
of Support
- A letter
of support from a supervising pastor or staff person is required
by all registrants
- A template
provided here.
Continuing
Education Units (CEUs)
- 3 CEUs available
through Louisville Seminary at no additional cost.
- Registrants
will receive additional information from the seminary no later
than May 2009 on the details needed to obtain the certificate,
which will be distributed upon completion of the courses.
CONTACT
If
you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
Rebecca Thompson by email
or phone 502-721-0111.
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This
program is made possible in part through a Worship Renewal Grant
from the
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with
funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.
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