Music that Makes Community: Los Angeles
October 8-10, 2008 @ 9am - 5pm
The Cathedral Center and St. John's Cathedral, Los Angeles, California
Music that Makes Community is a three day conference dedicated to exploring a style of singing that transforms worship and more deeply forms Christian community.
We are starting a movement in the Church, rekindling an ancient practice of singing… a way of music making that has been central to folk traditions for centuries. Taught and sung from memory, it is simple and beautiful, faithful and traditional. Sung without the use of a book, these songs allow congregations to focus on listening to one another, being attentive to the Holy Spirit, and singing from their hearts
“Paperless” music can be sung by any group of any size, and in any setting. It’s perfect for an evening alternative service, and can be led by musicians or a practiced “lay” singer. Finally, paperless music teaches congregations to sing together confidently in harmony. Making use of such elements as repetition, round, and call-and-response, this communal music is accessible to the widest range of singers in any size of congregation, and may be practiced without the luxury of a choir or organist/pianist.
Join us this fall to learn how to introduce this kind of music to your parish. Music That Makes Community is designed specifically for clergy, musicians, and lay people who want to learn how to lead music effectively without the use of hymnals or other printed materials.
Our time together will be both practical and theoretical. Participants will learn the skills involved in selecting and leading “paperless” music, and will have ample opportunity to practice these skills. We will also spend time discussing the role of this type of music in the church and its potential to effect congregational transformation. See this music being taught in YouTube clips from previous conferences.
Hosted by All Saints Company, The Cathedral Center in Los Angeles, and St. John’s Cathedral, the conference will draw together facilitators and leaders from around the country to explore paperless music in an environment of mutual learning. Lunch (included in the registration fee) will be provided each day.
NOTE: a day-long workshop, RE-IMAGINING WORSHIP: Involving the Whole Congregation in Making Liturgy, will take place on Saturday, October 11. The workshop can be attended separately or as a follow-on from the conference.
Read more about the Saturday workshop here.
CONFERENCE FACILITATORS
Eric Law is an Episcopal priest who is widely known for his work on intercultural issues, and as a published composer of congregational songs designed to support multi-ethnic worship.
Donald Schell is a founding rector of St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco and Creative Director of All Saints Company. He consults widely on liturgical and community growth.
Emily Scott is Director of Worship at the Riverside Church in New York City. She is also the coordinator of the New Music Project.
Daniel Simons is Executive Director of All Saints Company in San Francisco. He teaches and consults throughout the church on liturgical redesign, with special attention to alternative services and the emerging church movement.
Scott Weidler is Associate Director for Worship and Music of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He lives in Chicago where he also directs a local congregational music and liturgy program.
REGISTRATION
Music that Makes Community: Tuition: $290
Click Here to Register for the conference. Only 40 places available, so register early!
REGISTER FOR BOTH the Music Conference and the Saturday Workshop ($20 off combined registration)
ACCOMODATION
While not included in tuition, a limited number of rooms are available at the Cathedral Center on a first-come basis. Arrangements can be made by calling the center at 213-482-2040 x278. Off-site housing is available through a number of local hotels, the nearest being Americas Best Value Inn.
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