Join us for the gifted leaders; the glorious music;

The opportunities to learn, make new friends, and catch-up with old ones;

and to enjoy excellent food.

Don’t forget, all this takes place at the beach!

The 29th Annual Adult Conference on Church Music

Featuring

Michael McCarthy Washington National Cathedral

Choirmaster Thursday, August 17, 2017

thru Sunday, August 20, 2017

Trinity Center Salter Path, NC

The Diocesan Liturgical Commission The Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

Post Office Box 1336

Kinston, NC 28503

Phone: 252.522.0885

Fax: 252.523.5272

E-mail: sbrowne@diocese-eastcarolina.org The Rev. Canon. Sonny Browne

Canon for Diocesan Life

The Episcopal Church welcomes you!

Michael McCarthy

In the summer of 2003 Michael McCarthy was appointed director of music as well as principal choirmaster for the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. and oversees the Cathedral’s expanding music program. McCarthy was the founder and director of the London Oratory School Schola. Founded in 1996, the Schola quickly became one of London’s premie r boys ’ conc er t cho i rs , performing regularly on the London concert platform and in the studio for both the recording and film industries. Michael directed the Schola in recordings for films including Sleepy Hollow, The Lord of the Rings cycle, and Harry Potter. A graduate of Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Michael has worked with numerous professional choirs including the Sixteen, the Gabrieli Consort, and the Monteverdi Choir. In January 2002 he became the choir manager for the Monteverdi Choir. His experience directing young choristers includes duties as lay clerk at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, and Sa int A lban’ s Abbey in Hertfordshire. He also served as master of music at Saint Benedict’s Abbey, Ealing, prior to beginning the London Oratory School.

Registration Form: (Please fill in all lines) ONE FORM FOR EACH PERSON REGISTERING Rooms will be assigned as payment is received

Name (To use on name tag, First and Last)

Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Email Name of Home Church and city: (ie. St. Francis, Salter Path)

Roommate request (send forms in together) (Must register together & payment received to assign room)

Soprano Alto Tenor Bass

Organ Piano Instrument Director (Check all that apply)

Special needs: (dietary, handicap, etc.) Golf carts supplied for handicap.

Arrival Date Leave Date MUSIC PACKETS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER JULY 1

Thursday thru Sunday Overnight Rec’d by Jul. 1 After Jul. 1 Double Occupancy $322ea $352ea Commuters Thurs.- Sunday $232ea $252ea

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1st Any request for refund must be received by July 1st. One hundred dollars will be retained from the refund for clerical expense.

Make checks payable to: The Diocese of East Carolina

and mail to: Ms. Beth Nagy

Diocese of East Carolina P.O. Box 1336

Kinston, NC 28503

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Thursday, August 17 4:00-5:30p.m. - Registration 5:00p.m. - Social Hour 6:00p.m. - Dinner 7:00p.m. - Evening Prayer (Sharp Building) 7:30p.m. - Session # 1: Michael McCarthy (Sharp Building) 9:30p.m. - Sung Compline (Sharp Building)

Friday, August 18 8:00a.m. - Breakfast 8:45a.m. - Morning Prayer (Sharp Building) 9:15-12:00n. - Session # 2: Michael McCarthy (Sharp Building) 12:00p.m. - Noonday Prayer (Sharp Building) 12:15p.m. - Lunch 1:30-2:30p.m.- Workshops 1 & 2 2:45-3:45p.m.- Workshops 3 & 4 4:00-5:00p.m.- Sectional Rehearsals 5:00p.m. - Social Hour 6:00p.m. - Dinner 7:00p.m. - Session # 3: Michael McCarthy (Sharp Building) 9:00p.m. - Sung Compline

Saturday, August 19 8:00a.m. - Breakfast 9:00a.m. - Morning Prayer (St. Francis) 9:15-11:45a.m.- Session # 4: Michael McCarthy (St. Francis) 11:45 a.m.-12n Noonday Prayer (St. Francis) 12:15p.m. - Lunch 1:00-2:00p.m.- Workshops 5 & 6 2:15-3:15p.m.- Motet (St. James room.) 5:00p.m. - Choral Evensong: Sung by Schola

Cantorum (St. Francis)

6:00p.m. - Social Hour 6:30p.m. - Dinner 7:30p.m. - Talent Show

Sunday, August 20 8:00a.m. - Breakfast/Check-out 9:00a.m. - Rehearsal at St. Francis 11:00a.m. - Holy Eucharist at St. Francis 12:30p.m. - Lunch on your own

Please note: Check-out before you go to St. Francis on

Sunday morning. Please turn-in your room key and your name badge at the Point of Arrival.

To be fair to all registrants, no room assignments will be made at Trinity Center until

money is received at the Diocese of East Carolina Office.

Roommates' room will be assigned when both registrations and fees are received.

Things to bring: Personal toiletries (tooth brush, shampoo etc.)

Snacks, wine, soda, peanuts, something to share at Social Hour. Things not to bring:

(Linens, towels, sheets and blankets are furnished by Trinity Center)

Registration & payment can be made online

using the following link: http://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org/

News%20&%20Events/annual-music-conference-on-church-music.html

Singing 101/Alexander Technique Carolyn Myers

Soprano Carolyn Myers is an experienced music educator and professional soloist. She will offer practical skills for the amateur singer, focused on how to adapt vocal technique for the church choral situation.

Organ Forum/Masterclass Andrew Scanlon

Playing hymns and service music out of the Hymnal 1982, with an emphasis on the most commonly used congregational music in our diocese. The class is designed to enhance the skills of parish organists of all levels, and to equip each participant with practical, musical leadership tools that they can use in their local church to elevate worship to a new level.

Composer Forum Bonnie Duckworth/Frank Tatum

A forum on the creation and composition process in sacred music. Any persons interested in hymn and anthem creation should attend! You need not be a professional composer to enjoy the discussion.

Psalm Singing Lewis Moore

We will explore the many ways to sing the psalter including plainsong, Anglican chant and metrical settings.

Sightsinging John Sullivan

A course in sight-singing and general musicianship based on Kodály methodologies, suitable for singers wishing to improve their aural musicianship and to gain insight into the Kodály philosophy. A perfect workshop for those whose lives include “sweet singing in the choir!”

Service Music from the Hymnal David Leahey

A session on the supplemental section of the 1982 hymnal. The workshop will include a discussion on the purpose of each category and demonstrate some of the unfamiliar liturgical pieces.

Blend: what does this mean? Mike McCarthy

A pedagogical plea! Liturgical Embellishments and Bells Shirley Kuhn & Sally Love

Participants will learn a variety of ways to enhance hymns, service music, chanting, and more using resources on hand or inexpensive hand instruments. The use of handbells will be presented including some basic ringing technique and fun ways to use the bells on festive occasions.

Music Literature for Small Churches Linda Thornton

Music for Small Choirs: a reading session of anthems old and new for numerically challenged choirs. Even if your choir consists of three altos and a bass, there's something for you here. Good church music doesn't have to be difficult!

Tuning the Choir Dr. Janet Brenneman

Engaging and equipping the church choir in leading worship: the philosophical and theological foundations that continue to support the role of the church choir in contemporary worship. Tools and techniques the church choral singers need to effectively serve in leading Christian worship.

2 Motet Rehearsals TBA (24 max) David Leahey

The 'motet' was one of the pre-eminent polyphonic forms of Renaissance music. Come join a small group of singers and enjoy a work from the early period.

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