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Alice Parker at Saint Francis
On Friday, March 16, 7:00 PM she will lead a Community SING, open to all. On Saturday, March 17, she will lead a choral workshop for conductors, choirs, singers, teachers, pianists, and organists. The theme will be "Go to the Heart of Song - Sing the Gospel of Peace", and Ms. Parker will work with participants on the workshop repertoire and have participants sing and learn concepts from her book, The Anatomy of Melody. The day will culminate in a 3:00 PM concert/vespers service featuring Ms. Parker’s own compositions and arrangements. On Sunday, March 18, Ms. Parker will lead congregational singing during the 8:30 and 11:00 AM worship services. A score study session from 1:00-3:00 PM will conclude the workshop. Register for the workshop between October 24, 2011, and February 24, 2012. Schedule | Repertoire | Registration & Fees | Poster | Location | More Information
Registration for Saint Francis UMC Members
All registrants are welcome to attend all workshop sessions. The “Melody Studies” session at 9:00 am Saturday and the “Score Study” session at 1:00 pm Sunday are aimed more at directors/professionals. However, singers are welcome to attend these as well.
Repertoire will include:
In addition, there will be several other hymns/responses during the concert/vespers service from the Melodious Accord Hymnal and the United Methodist Hymnal. Copies of music from hymnals, music which is not published yet, and music in the public domain will be provided to registrants shortly after payment is received. Participants should order their own copies of "Hark, I Hear The Harps Eternal" and "He Is King of Kings". Singers should rehearse these 6 pieces on their own and come to the workshop with the notes learned! Lois Fyfe Music provides a discounted price to churches and religious organizations. To order, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Since "Speak Peace" is not published yet, this piano rehearsal audio file is provided to help registrants learn the piece.
(performed by Scott Baker, organist/pianist at Saint Francis UMC)
The Community SING on Friday is free for all and does not require registration. Registration is required for the Choral Workshop on Saturday and Sunday. Register between October 24, 2011 and February 24, 2012. Fees are as follows:
Choral Workshop Fees (Saturday and Sunday): All registrants are welcome to attend all workshop sessions. The “Melody Studies” session at 9:00 am Saturday and the “Score Study” session at 1:00 pm Sunday are aimed more at directors/professionals. However, singers are welcome to attend these as well. The registration links below open in new windows.
A downloadable color event poster is available in pdf format by clicking here. The poster will print on regular letter-sized paper. Please print it and post in your choir room or on your bulletin board. All events will take place at:
Saint Francis United Methodist Church Questions? Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Registration for Saint Francis UMC Members
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