Church Music Workshops - Concordia Theological Seminary

Each workshop begins with registration on Sunday evening (late registration takes place on Monday morning), and concludes on Friday at noon. Lodging is available in our campus guest dorms, and meals are in Katherine Luther Dining Hall. Daily classes in music skills and theology are part of the curriculum, as well as practice time on the beautiful Schlicker organ in Kramer Chapel. Participants are encouraged to attend the daily campus chapel service(s).

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Organist Primer - June 15-19

Kevin Hildebrand -- Organ Instructor
Richard C. Resch -- Theology Instructor
This beginning workshop is designed for organists who do not use pedals, who use only one foot, or who wish to learn more of the basics of service playing. New organists who have been “drafted” into helping at their parish are also encouraged to attend. It will include instruction about how the organ works, “what all those buttons do,” and how to choose appropriate registrations. At a minimum, participants should have proficient keyboard skills. Kantor Hildebrand will demonstrate appropriate and easy service music for the Lutheran organist. A daily study of Lutheran theology will be taught by Kantor Resch.

NEW: Church Music Week - June 22-26

Charles Brown -- Choral Instructor
Janet Muth -- Handbell Instructor
Richard C. Resch and Kevin Hildebrand -- Organ Instructor
Paul Grime -- Theology Instructor
This workshops follows the same format and routine as a typical Organist Workshop, but also is designed for choir and handbell directors. Organists will have Level One instruction with Kantors Resch and Hildebrand, focusing on hymn and service playing “just beyond the basics.” Choir directors will have sectionals with Professor Brown, focusing on how to plan rehearsals, basic conducting skills, vocal instruction, how to teach well in a church choir setting, and how to choose repertoire carefully. Handbell directors and players will have sectionals with Kantor Muth, focusing on ringing technique, rehearsal planning, how to teach and encourage beginning players, and using bells in worship. All participants will have plenary instruction sessions in theology and hymnody, allowing participants to learn and grow together. Choir directors, organists, and handbell directors/players from the same congregation are encouraged to attend together in order to coordinate their professional and theological growth. In addition to building on fundamentals of musicianship, a focus of this workshop will also be how to make solid and practical repertoire choices for your congregation.

For Organists: Which level is right for me?	Primer	Organ/ Choir/ Handbell week
I don’t play the pedals (yet).	O
I play the pedals with only 1 foot.	O
I was "drafted" to play the organ.	O
I’ve had no formal organ teaching or never been to a CTS Organ Workshop.	O	O
I want to know or improve the basics of playing technique and registration.	O	O
I play the pedals with both feet.		O
I’m fairly comfortable with playing hymns and liturgy and want more ideas of how to improve my playing and lead the singing.		O
I would like to investigate the theology of Lutheran Worship in more detail.	O	O
I would like the choir and handbell director from my church to learn theology and music along with me.		O
I’ve been to the Primer level Organ Workshop already (or play at an equivalent level, beyond the basics).		O

Note: for the Primer Level, it is assumed that participants are already doing some playing or practicing on an organ and can read and play both treble and bass clefs simultaneously (such as playing all four parts of a hymn).

Instructors:

Charles P. Brown, M.M.

Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities
Concordia University, Chicago, IL

Paul J. Grime, M.Mus., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions
Dean of the Chapel
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN

Kevin J. Hildebrand, M.M., M.A.

Associate Kantor
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN

Janet J. Muth, M.A.

Cantor and Choir Director
Memorial Lutheran Church and School, Houston, TX

Richard C. Resch, M.Mus., M.Div.

Associate Professor, Pastoral Ministry and Missions-Kantor
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN

Other Offerings Available for Pastors and Professional Church Workers:

The Continuing Education Department of Concordia Theological Seminary offers a variety of courses and retreats to facilitate growth in knowledge and understanding of Biblical, theological, and congregational matters. For information about these courses, please contact our office (260) 452-2266. If you have any suggestions concerning how our department can serve you, please share those with us. Courses, seminars, and workshops sponsored by the Continuing Education Department will award CEU credit. Continuing Education benefits you and your congregation!

Credits

CEU (Continuing Education Units) Certificates will be awarded to each person completing the activities assigned at these workshops.

Fees | Note: Please pay in U.S. funds |

$205.00 ……		Tuition Due first day of class. The registration fee will be deducted from tuition.
$175.00 ……		Room and board on campus Due first day of class. Lodging from Sunday evening through Thursday evening. Includes meals from Monday breakfast to Friday lunch.
$25.00 ……		A non-refundable $25.00 deposit MUST accompany ALL registrations.
Send your registration fee to:		Concordia Theological Seminary Organist Workshop 6600 N. Clinton St. Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
All dormitories are now air-conditioned. Fees are subject to change.

Note: Scholarship available for Indiana District attendees only. Click here for more information.

Ohio district also provides scholarship for the church musician training. Please contact the district office at 440-235-2297 or visit http://oh.lcms.org.

You may stay additional nights in the dorm for $25.00 per evening. Please call us to make arrangements.

CHURCH MUSIC WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION
(Registration Deadline: June 10, 2009) Please check all the appropriate boxes.

Organist Primer -- June 15-19, 2009

Church Music Week -- June 22-26, 2009

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Handbell Director

Choral Director

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Send an email to organworkshops@ctsfw.edu or call (260)452-2224


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