Are you new to church choir directing?
What are the basics a church choir director needs to know to do their job?
What resources are available for further training?
Where do you even begin?
Many current church choir directors find themselves in this role out of necessity or desperation! If you want to grow your skills as a choir director, have been asked to be your parish’s choir leader or are new to the role and are wondering where to start, this weekend workshop is for you!
This workshop will build fundamental skills for newer church conductors who may not have extensive training in Orthodox music. (ex/ high school band teacher, can play the piano, clergy wife, etc).
Friday will include an introduction of the basic toolbox and an overview of the skills you will be developing. Saturday we will focus on practicing skill sets including: pitch giving, basic conducting gesture, planning services and rehearsals. Sunday will include a Q&A session, an opportunity for reflection, and time to consider what comes next! You will leave inspired and encouraged, with resources and newfound skills to take with you.
**Workshop Schedule:
Friday
6:30 - 8:30 pm - Choir Directors: What’s in your toolbox?
Saturday
9:20 - 10AM (Following Liturgy) - Light breakfast + coffee
10 - 12PM - Morning Session: Practical skills for directing
12 - 1:00PM - Lunch Provided
1:00 - 3:30PM - Afternoon session: Basics of conducting and service planning
4- 6:30PM - Vigil, Monastery Temple
Sunday
9:10AM - Hours & Divine Liturgy, Monastery Temple
11:30 - 1:00PM - Coffee & Q&A with Juliana
* Limited spots available. Registration closes September 15.
A discounted student rate is available for any student (ie. high school, college, seminary, etc).
In addition to the workshop sessions, registrants are welcome to attend Divine Services at St. Tikhon’s Monastery.
All sessions will be held in the St. Tikhon’s Monastery Music Center (above monastery bookstore) located at 175 St. Tikhons Rd, Waymart PA 18472.
Please note: Lodging and meals (unless otherwise noted in schedule) are not included.
Limited monastery guest accommodations are available. For those traveling for the workshop please visit this page on our website for further details & recommendations.
Feel free to email us with any questions about the workshop or travel plans for the weekend! You can reach our music coordinator, Amy, at: admin@stmarts.org.
Are you new to church choir directing?
What are the basics a church choir director needs to know to do their job?
What resources are available for further training?
Where do you even begin?
Many current church choir directors find themselves in this role out of necessity or desperation! If you want to grow your skills as a choir director, have been asked to be your parish’s choir leader or are new to the role and are wondering where to start, this weekend workshop is for you!
This workshop will build fundamental skills for newer church conductors who may not have extensive training in Orthodox music. (ex/ high school band teacher, can play the piano, clergy wife, etc).
Friday will include an introduction of the basic toolbox and an overview of the skills you will be developing. Saturday we will focus on practicing skill sets including: pitch giving, basic conducting gesture, planning services and rehearsals. Sunday will include a Q&A session, an opportunity for reflection, and time to consider what comes next! You will leave inspired and encouraged, with resources and newfound skills to take with you.
**Workshop Schedule:
Friday
6:30 - 8:30 pm - Choir Directors: What’s in your toolbox?
Saturday
9:20 - 10AM (Following Liturgy) - Light breakfast + coffee
10 - 12PM - Morning Session: Practical skills for directing
12 - 1:00PM - Lunch Provided
1:00 - 3:30PM - Afternoon session: Basics of conducting and service planning
4- 6:30PM - Vigil, Monastery Temple
Sunday
9:10AM - Hours & Divine Liturgy, Monastery Temple
11:30 - 1:00PM - Coffee & Q&A with Juliana
* Limited spots available. Registration closes September 15.
A discounted student rate is available for any student (ie. high school, college, seminary, etc).
In addition to the workshop sessions, registrants are welcome to attend Divine Services at St. Tikhon’s Monastery.
All sessions will be held in the St. Tikhon’s Monastery Music Center (above monastery bookstore) located at 175 St. Tikhons Rd, Waymart PA 18472.
Please note: Lodging and meals (unless otherwise noted in schedule) are not included.
Limited monastery guest accommodations are available. For those traveling for the workshop please visit this page on our website for further details & recommendations.
Feel free to email us with any questions about the workshop or travel plans for the weekend! You can reach our music coordinator, Amy, at: admin@stmarts.org.
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