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Singing Poetry, Jan Kraybill
Singing Poetry, Jan Kraybill
Symposium on Worship Archive
Hymn and song authors across generations and cultures have given us rich expressions with which to shape faith, heal brokenness, transform lives, and renew peace. In this workshop we’ll look at and sing some great examples, and we’ll discuss how best to help our worshiping communities sing poetry with appreciation, enthusiasm, and artistry.
Leading Congregational Song From The Organ Bench, John Ferguson
Leading Congregational Song From The Organ Bench, John Ferguson
Symposium on Worship Archive
John Ferguson will explore concepts from registrations to basic improvisational techniques to help organists nurture congregational song during worship and encourage singing with greater understanding and spirit. Organists interested in being coached during the seminar are encouraged to prepare a hymn from Lift Up Your Hearts, including an introduction, as if it were for a worship service.
Developing A Canon Of Song For Your Church, Constance Cherry
Developing A Canon Of Song For Your Church, Constance Cherry
Symposium on Worship Archive
How much intentionality comes to bear on the collection of congregational songs your church sings over time? As worship leaders, we are responsible not only for choosing excellent songs, but also for providing for the overall balance and appropriateness of the church’s body of song.
Leading Effective Praise Team Rehearsals, Paul Ryan
Leading Effective Praise Team Rehearsals, Paul Ryan
Symposium on Worship Archive
Our best praise team rehearsals prepare our hearts, hands, and voices to lead the community in song. In this workshop, we’ll explore the goals and techniques of effective and life-giving rehearsals by considering personal preparation, repertoire, team dynamics, and the pastoral needs of our teams.