Schedule of Events
All conference attendees are welcomed and encouraged to attend any sessions they desire
For those wanting a more structured experience, follow the colored dots next to each workshop or reading session that matches your specific areas of interest
Many of our workshops fall under multiple categories of interest
⬤ Sacred Music
⬤ Music Education
⬤ Skill Enhancement
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Conference Registration
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM
Morning Prayer
James Abbington
LSTC Chapel
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Keynote Address
The Musician’s Soul
James Jordan
LSTC Chapel
9:00 AM
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Break & Exhibit Viewing Time
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Breakout 3
| Event | Clinician | Location |
| Bringing Liturgical Piano Accomaniments to Life | Jeanne Cotter | LSTC Chapel |
| Ignite Your Rehearsals with Efficency and Artistry | Michael Kemp | LSTC 350 |
| Obstacles & Opportunities Toward Full, Conscious, and Active Participation | Tony Alonso | LSTC 201 |
| Ecumenical Worship | Marty Haugen | LSTC 202 |
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Breakout 3
| Event | Clinician | Location | |
| ⬤⬤ | Bringing Liturgical Piano Accomaniments to Life | Jeanne Cotter | LSTC Chapel |
| ⬤⬤⬤ | Ignite Your Rehearsals with Efficency and Artistry | Michael Kemp | LSTC 350 |
| ⬤ | Obstacles & Opportunities toward Full, Conscious, and Active Participation | Tony Alonso | LSTC 201 |
| ⬤ | Ecumenical Worship | Marty Haugen | LSTC 202 |
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch & Exhibit Viewing Time
Explore Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood and many diverse dining options
around LSTC and visit the GIA booth on the second floor!
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Reading Session 1
| Event | Clinician | Location |
| Walton Music | Michael Silhavy | LSTC Chapel |
| GIA African American Church Music/Morehouse College Series | James Abbington | Augustana Lutheran Church |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Reading Session 1
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Walton Music | Michael Silhavy | LSTC Chapel |
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GIA African American Church Music/Morehouse College Series | James Abbington | Augustana Lutheran Church |
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Open Rehearsal for Light & Gold:
Eric Whitacre and Donald Nally Conducting
Rockefeller Chapel
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Break & Exhibit Viewing Time
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Breakout 4
| Event | Clinician | Location |
| Ensemble Techniques | Marty Haugen | LSTC Chapel |
| Choral Conducting Techniques | James Jordan | LSTC 350 |
| Planning Congregational Repertoire | Jennifer Kerr-Budziak | LSTC 201 |
| Living, Praying, and Believing Eucharistically | Tony Alonso | LSTC 202 |
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Breakout 4
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Ensemble Techniques | Marty Haugen | LSTC Chapel |
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Choral Conducting Techniques | James Jordan | LSTC 350 |
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Planning Congregational Repertoire | Jennifer Kerr Budziak | LSTC 201 |
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Living, Praying, and Believing Eucharistically | Tony Alonso | LSTC 202 |
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Q&A Session with Eric Whitacre
Rockefeller Chapel
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Dinner & Exhibit Viewing Time
Exhibits close at 6:00pm
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
10:00 PM – Midnight
Private After-Concert Reception
With Eric Whitacre and Performing Artists at Ida Noyes
Premium concert tickets must be purchased in order to attend (Limit 100)
Ticket costs are $75 for anyone also registered for the Fall Institute
Ticket costs are $150 for General Admission