2015 Workshop Schedule

Time Chapel Primary Room RS Room Baptismal Room Banquet Hall
— schedule subject to change —
8:30 Registration (Pre-Register now to reserve choral packets and lunch tickets!)
8:30-9:00 Hymn Sing & Introductions – Annette Upton
Session 1
9:00-9:50
Transitioning from Pianist to Organist
Ramona Jones
Nursery Music
Laura Friend
Choral Reading
Kay Card
Primary Transitions*
Cecily Kiester
Session 2:
10:00-10:50
Stop Using Someone Else’s Presets!
McKay Marshall
Hymn Conducting Made Easy
Allen Green
Music Chair Boot Camp: Music Matters!
Sandy Bennion
The Language of the Spirit**
Cecily Kiester
Keynote
11:00-11:45
The Whole Truth: Encouraging Excellence in the Everyday – David & Emily Thomas
11:45-12:30 Lunch in the Banquet Hall. Reserve a lunch, bring your own, or buy it nearby
Session 3:
12:30-1:20
Creative Organ Playing that Inspires Singing
Nathan McConkie
Hidden Treasures: The Hymns
Dana Garrett
Voice Performance Master Class
Dr. David and Emily Thomas
Primary Transitions*
Cecily Kiester
Session 4
1:30-2:20
Conducting Master Class
Dr. David Thomas and the Portland Ensign Choir
Strengthening Sisters Through Song
Emily Thomas
The Language of the Spirit**
Cecily Kiester
Closing Session
2:30-3:00
Closing Session with Portland Ensign Choir
General Interest Choir Directors Primary Music Leaders Organists Music Chair

* A Trifle Too Excited: Transitions and Tips for Jr. Primary
** Fluent in the Language of the Spirit