Conflicting schedule? Unable to make the entire conference? Don't worry! We have you covered. In addition to our regular conference activities on Wednesday and Thursday, we are pleased to offer two "Intensive Training Day" opportunities at this summer's conference. Conferees that choose this option will be immersed in break-out sessions and workshops dealing specifically with his/her area of interest!
We encourage you to bring your children's choir and handbell staff or volunteers! Help improve your ministries and problem solve weaknesses.
OPTION 1: CHILDREN'S MUSIC INTENSIVE (Wed. July 23)
8:00-9:00 Children's Music Breakout Session [Choose 1 of 3]
- Karen Gosselin: Circle Games
- Angela Leonhardt: Energizer Bunnies...They Just Keep Going and Going
- Curriculum for Elementary: Growing in Grace, Finding Your Voice
9:15-10:15 Children's Music Breakout Session [Choose 1 of 3]
- Karen Gosselin: Fun in the Round!
- Angela Leonhardt: Let's Take a Break Wiggle and Shake
- Carol Dickerson: Curriculum for Preschool: Growing in Grace, Finding Your Voice
10:30-11:30 Worship
11:45-12:45 Optional: Lunch Discussion - Children's Choir Coordinator Forum (ticket required)
1:00-2:15 Children's Music Breakout Session [Choose 1 of 3]
- Karen Gosselin: Conducting and Children
- Angela Leonhardt: Stories that Sing
- Carol Dickerson: Jump, Jim, Joe and Other Traditional Singing Games that Never Get Old
2:30-3:30 Children's Music Breakout Session [Choose 1 of 3]
- Karen Gosselin: My Favorite Things
- Angela Leonhardt: A Pinch of This, A Dash of That: Let's Sing, Dance, & Play
- Carol Dickerson: Preschool Creative Fun
4:00-5:00 Children's Music Breakout Session [Choose 1 of 3]
- Karen Gosselin: Preschool World
- Angela Leonhardt: Sacred Sounds: Inspiring Young Voices with Hymns
- Carol Dickerson: New and Favorite Singing Games and Activities
OPTION 2: HANDBELL INTENSIVE (Thurs. July 24)
8:00-9:00 Handbell Breakout Session[Choose 1 of 2]
- Michèle Sharik (Beginning Bells): Basics Revisits (Your 100,00 Measure Tune-up)
- Beth Judd (Advanced Bells): Rehearsal Techniques for Ringers
9:15-10:15 Handbell Breakout Session [Choose 1 of 2]
- Michèle Sharik (Beginning Bells): Reading Session
- Beth Judd (Advanced Bells): Selection to Performance
10:30-11:30 Worship
1:15-2:30 Handbell Breakout Session [Choose 1 of 2]
- Michèle Sharik (Beginning Bells): Damping Techniques
- Beth Judd (Advanced Bells): Reading Session
2:45-3:45 Handbell Breakout Session [Choose 1 of 2]
- Michèle Sharik (Beginning Bells): Intro to Four-In-Hand
- Beth Judd (Advanced Bells): Conducting Handbell Ensembles
4:15-5:15 Handbell Breakout Session [Combined Session]
- Michèle Sharik & Beth Judd: Ask Us Anything! Panel Discussion
If you are only available to attend our event for one day, you may choose one of the above mentioned options and attend sessions outside of the children's music/handbell track.