Individual class registration is not required. Pick which classes you wish to attend, and show up. Workshop registration is encouraged as it helps us to appropriately plan for the numbers of people and the range of interests.
Classes listed are subject to change. Information will be added here as it becomes available.
General Interest
Primary / Nursery
General Interest
Music and the Restoration (Anni Scott)
Does God only speak through the spoken word? Come study the composers and historic events that ushered in the gospel in the latter days. A great class to help “connect the dots” and see God’s hand in communicating with and preparing the hearts of the people to receive the restoration of all things.
Music Chair (Kathleen (Kay) Card)
Music Chair----Take the First Step! – Where do I begin? How do I best serve my ward or stake and help bring the spirit into the lives of church members? Come discover the ins and outs of being a music chair. Reflect on these questions: How can I help others have spiritual musical experiences at church and at home? Do I know enough and can I be the spark that beings the fire of music in my ward or stake? Where can I find help to magnify my calling?
Organ / Accompaniment
.. But What Do I Do With My Feet? (Joseph Peeples)
Sure-fire ways to confident pedal playing.
Inspiring Hymn-Playing and Creative Hymn Registration (Joseph Peeples)
Bring a hymnbook and a list of the stops on the organ that you play, including pitch designations.
Creating Preludes/Postludes From the Hymnbook (Joseph Peeples)
You don’t have to be a composer to create your own preludes!
Effective Practicing (Joseph Peeples)
It's hard enough to set aside time to practice; how can you get the most out of it?
See the Resource page for relevant handouts.
Piano Accompanying: How to be a co-artist with your soloist (Julie Higgins)
Learn how to effectively and artistically accompany your vocal soloist on the piano. We will focus on basic elements of musicianship such as tempo and dynamics as well as more nuanced techniques such as weighting your hands, use of rubato and doing a proper caesura with your singer.
Choral
Choral Reading (Laurey Lee)
Finding new music I love is like finding a beautifully wrapped gift! We have some fresh new pieces, lovely arrangements, sacred hymns, and a few for the bicentennial! Plus you’ll receive a CD of the audio tracks. This is a two-hour class
Choir Rehearsal Technique (Dr. David Thomas)
Dr Thomas and members of the Portland Choir & Orchestra will engage in a “normal” rehearsal; at least for the first few minutes. Comments from class members will direct what happens next. You are welcome to simply observe but we also invite you to throw your voice into the class conversation and influence the flow of this rehearsal. You will not be conducting, rather adding comments, asking questions, and giving feedback on how the rehearsal is progressing. We expect that all of us will come away with new ideas for effective rehearsal management.
Conducting Master Class: Learning by Doing! (Dr. David Thomas and Members of the Portland Choir and Orchestra)
Observe 3 workshop attendees as they work on polishing hymns in choir performance, using the PCO Adult Choir for demonstration. Alternatively titled “Show What You Mean and Mean What You Show”, this class will offer specific guidance on refining the conductor’s physical gestures to more effectively encourage the desired singing from the choir.
Basic Hymn Conducting (Deanne Peabody)
Learn how to conduct hymns. Learn basic beat patterns, cut offs and pick up notes. Practice with a group and have a chance to conduct the group in singing a hymn accompanied by the piano.
See the Resource page for relevant handouts.
Fundamentals of Singing (Kristy Crusan)
Using the hymns of the church learn basic skills, often overlooked by most singers, that will improve the performance quality of any singer from beginning to advanced. Your ward choir will thank you!
Primary / Nursery
Why We Sing (Brad Goodwin)
You have, no doubt taught many songs to many children, but have you taught them *why* we sing? This presentation will share innovative and unique tools to educate and inspire children to want to sing in Primary and in church. We will also explore creative ways to organize and deliver Singing Time so that it is both faith-promoting and fun.
Primary Music for 2020 (Angie Fisher and Tessa Olson)
Angie and Tessa share a sample primary singing time, specific to the 2020 outline. Join the discussion to get tips and tricks for putting together a spiritual, fun and engaging lesson, without spending hours of prep time each week.
See the Resource page for relevant handouts.
What Primary/nursery classes will be offered?
The website says that the schedule will be published by 20 January. Is it available yet?