Ecotheology

Ecotheology Marty Haugen & Dianne Bergant, Clinicians Saturday, October 1410:15 AM - 11:30 AMLSTC 201Ecotheology is a form of constructive theology that focuses on the interrelationships of religion and nature, particularly in the light of environmental...

Bringing the Spirit and Music of Taizé to your Community

Bringing the Spirit and Music of Taizé to your Community David Anderson, Clinician  Saturday, October 14 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM LSTC 202This session will explore the history and spirit of the Taizé Community, its music and ecumenical call to...

The Conductor as Leader in Rehearsal: Techniques and Practices Applied to Women’s Choruses

The Conductor as Leader in Rehearsal: Techniques and Practices Applied to Women's Choruses Ramona Wis, Clinician Saturday, October 1410:15 AM - 11:30 AM LSTC 350How do conductors live out servant leadership in their rehearsal techniques and practices? This...

Choral Conducting Techniques

Choral Conducting Techniques James Jordan, Clinician Friday, October 133:15 PM - 4:30 PM LSTC 350 James Jordan will detail important aspects of the Conductor’s Architecture that transform the sound of any choir. Principles of Breathing will be discussed.

Living, Praying, and Believing Eucharistically

Living, Praying, and Believing Eucharistically Tony Alonso, Clinician   Friday, October 133:15 PM - 4:30 PMLSTC 202For many decades, we have expanded our understanding of the relationship between liturgy belief, and daily living. But in separating these...

Singing the Gelineau Psalms

Singing the Gelineau Psalms Michael Silhavy, Clinician Thursday, October 122:45 PM - 4:00 PMLSTC 201The Gelineau psalm tones and Grail translation of the psalms have been a vital part of English language worship since the early 1960’s; their popularity...

Ignite Your Rehearsals with Efficiency and Artistry

Ignite Your Rehearsals with Efficiency and Artistry Michael Kemp, Clinician  Friday, October 1310:45 AM - 12:00PM LSTC 350 Simply singing through choral music numerous times does not necessarily improve accuracy or quality. Raise your expectations by adding...

Ensemble Techniques

Ensemble Techniques  Marty Haugen, Clinician   Friday, October 133:15 PM - 4:30 PMLSTC Chapel Marty Haugen offers valuable wisdom for working with and providing effective instrumentation for your Liturgical Ensemble. Learn the latest information on...

Ecumenical Worship

Ecumenical Worship Marty Haugen, Clinician Friday, October 1310:45 AM - 12:00 PMLSTC 202Our personal faith journey must always be in harmony and solidarity with our common journey as companions and children of God. In this workshop Marty explores the need for all...

Obstacles & Opportunities toward Full, Conscious, and Active Participation

Obstacles & Opportunities toward Full, Conscious, and Active Participation Tony Alonso, Clinician  Friday, October 1310:45 AM - 12:00 PMLSTC 201Why is the “full, conscious and active participation” of the people so illusive in churches across denominations?...
The Liturgical Year

The Liturgical Year

The Liturgical Year Richard Fragomeni, Clinician Thursday, October 12 2:45 - 4:00 PM LSTC 202 Fr. Richard Fragomeni walks us through the cycles of the liturgical year offering fresh images of hope to those who mark these holy seasons in faith. In this workshop, you'll...

Planning Congregational Repertoire

Planning Congregational Repertoire

Planning Congregational Repertoire Jennifer Kerr Budziak, Clinician Friday, October 133:15 PM - 4:30 PMLSTC 201At the center of our ministry as musicians is a deep imperative to strengthen not just our choirs, but the voices of the People of God who gather each week...

The Choral Rehearsal

The Choral Rehearsal

The Choral Rehearsal James Jordan, Clinician Thursday, October 122:45 PM - 4:00 PMLSTC 350The Essentials of Building Choral Sound through Warm-Up will be emphasized.  James Jordan will offer valuable vocal techniques that will transform the sound of your choir.

Compelling Organ Playing

Compelling Organ Playing

Compelling Organ Playing Marilyn Biery, Clinician Saturday, Ocotber 14 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM LSTC Chapel The late Grigg Fountain, professor of organ and director of the Alice Millar Chapel Choir at Northwestern University, was well-known for teaching his...

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About Jennifer

Jennifer Kerr Budziak is a Chicago area liturgical musician, author, conductor, and cantor and is a widely published and recorded composer and arranger of liturgical music.