music included in a new digital song resource
I’m delighted to share that four of my pieces, only one already published, will be included in The United Church of Canada’s new digital song resource, Then Let Us Sing!
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sing at the 2025 Bible and Church Music conference
I’ll conduct the Adult Choirs for the 2025 Bible and Church Music Conference at Masanetta Springs! Whether you are ordained or a layperson, staff or volunteer or congregant, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, practice, and worship together.
sharing the song: a reflection on Alice Parker as teacher and song leader
Like so many, my first encounter with Alice Parker was through her music, specifically the hymn and Spiritual arrangements found in almost every church and academic choral library. But it wasn’t until I had a full-time church job and continuing education funds that I plucked up the courage to apply for her Score Study Workshop advertised in The American Organist. While I knew she was a brilliant and respected musician, I had no idea how profoundly her teaching would shape my life and work over the next 18 years.
Read Morechurch music institute at shenandoah conservatory
I’m grateful to Dr. Wayne Wold for inviting me to participate in this year's Shenandoah Conservatory Church Music Institute from June 16-28, 2024. I'll be part of Week II, offering sessions around the theme "Sharing the Song: Leadership Skills and Resources to Inspire Congregational Voices."
Read Morevocational shifts: fall 2023 newsletter
Over the past months, I began to discern it was time for a vocational shift. So with the blessing and support of Music that Makes Community’s Board of Trustees, I conclude my service on December 1. My amazing colleague and friend Conie Borchardt will step into leadership and I’m excited for all that’s ahead for Music that Makes Community.
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