Skillshops

Planned skillshops for the 2025 Composers Symposium are listed below. In addition to these structured opportunities for learning, participants will have the opportunity to share their works, thoughts, and ideas in more informal group sessions.

Composing for Instruments – Various Leaders

Adrian Mann, Principal Double Bass and Arranger for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, along with other principal players from the orchestra, will offer an informal opportunity to ask questions about writing for instruments in their family of the orchestra. Bring your questions with you!

Adrian Mann, Lead Presenter (Strings)
Luke Fitzpatrick, Flute (Winds)
Andrew Hicks, Trombone (Brass)
Anne Preucil Lewellen, Harp
TBD, Percussion

Dorico and Sibelius Tutorials – Various Leaders

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Importing XML/MXL Files into Dorico: Best Practices – Kevin Uppercue

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It Is Right and Proper: Small-scale liturgical music for the Sunday propers – Daniel Schwandt

Bringing years of experience at both the seminary and congregational level, Dan will focus particularly on “incidental” liturgical music, such as for the propers (Psalms, Gospel Acclamations, Introits).

Panel Discussion: “Where do we go from here?”

A discussion on the musical needs of the church and the process of publishing music.

Nancy Raabe, Moderator
Jeremy Baaken, panel member
Kevin Simons, panel member
TBD, other panel members

Reflections on Choral Writing – TBD

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A Survey of Authors and Texts – Wayne Wold

In addition to holding up some worthy authors, Wayne will reflect on important but under-represented topics for texts, the importance and potential impact of the texts we choose to sing, and the use of language we can old up—or avoid. 

Where Do We Go from Here? – Discerning the music software that is right for you – Kevin Uppercue

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