Choristers Guild

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Choristers Guild and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Present
Choristers Guild Institute

Registration for 2011 begins September 15, 2010
a certification program for directors of young singers in church and church schools
Friday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
1044 Alta Vista Rd Louisville, KY 25705

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 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, Michael Hawn, Madeline Bridges, Rebecca Thompson, Heather Potter, Amanda Smith, Andrea Baxter, Chris Nemec, Karol Kimmell, and Jennifer Davidson. More information about the faculty is available here.

Institute Director,Rebecca Thompson; Assisitant Director-J.R. Cannady; Student Assistant-Kate Davidson.

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

CONTACT

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Rebecca Thompson at 828-669-8275 or azilethompson@gmail.com.

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