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July 26-29, 2010
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
"The Song of the Church:
Bridging All Times and Places
Online registration for the Region 1 conference is now closed.
You may register at the conference.
View the complete conference schedule
Presenters
Bishop Robert A. Rimbo
Metropolitan New York Synod
Thomas G. Long
Bandy Professor of Preaching, Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Conference Courses
Worship Planning for Year A - Thomas Long and Cynthia Pock explore the themes of the lectionary and look at supporting music to aid parish pastors and musicians in worship planning.
Exploring Contemporary Worship - Dennis Friesen-Carper from Valparaiso University explores the various genres of contemporary music and offers an opportunity for attendees to develop their keyboard abilities in leading this particular style of congregational song.
Rediscovering Early Music for Parish Choirs - Donald Meineke leads a two-fold course focusing on early music for the average parish choir. Day 1 studies styles, performance practices, achieving a more appropriate choral sound with volunteer singers and more. Day 2 journeys through Renaissance and Baroque repertoire from Germany, England, France and Italy.
Workshops
"Improvisation for the Liturgy" and "The Hymnal 'en Español'"
Vincent Carr, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart, Newark, NJ
"Using Effective Percussion with Ethnic Hymnody in Your Church"
David Hagedorn, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
"Developing Healthy Volunteer Choirs"
Julie Grindle, Faith Lutheran Church, Bloomington, IN
"Organ and Instruments with Limited Resources"
Michael Krentz, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
"Working with Children and Youth through Music and the Arts in a Changing Church"
John Horman, Silver Spring, MD
"Financial Planning for Church Musicians"
Lewis Steele, CPA, Connolly, Steele, & Co., Pittsburgh, PA
Concerts
Pittsburgh Compline Choir at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Alastair Sout, Director
James David Christie (Oberlin College Conservatory)
recital on the Beckerath organ at St. Paul's Cathedral
Bach-Schuetz-Handel Festival Concert at Epiphany Catholic Church
Housing
Hotel accommodations: Doubletree Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh City Center One Bigelow Square Pittsburgh, PA 15219 $119 per night For reservations, call 1-800-222-8733, and mention ALCM. Reservation deadline: Friday, June 25, 2010 Parking: $12 per day |
Dormitory housing (10 minute walk): Duquesne University 600 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15282 $40 per person per night + one-time charge of $7.50 for linens. For reservations, e-mail Megan Calvin: calvinm@duq.edu. Reservation deadline: Monday, July 12, 2010 Parking: $12 per day |
Host Church: First Lutheran Church
615 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
