If you work or volunteer in music ministry, then you know how daunting it can be to introduce new music in parish liturgies. Get tips from the experts in this helpful webinar on introducing new music to your congregation hosted by the Center for Learning. Center for Learning director Matt Reichert is joined by composers and directors of music Scot Crandal and Zack Stachowski to discuss best practices and enlightening personal stories from their years of experience.
We put a lot of thought into planning our liturgies, but what about planning our rehearsals? Without careful attention, rehearsals can become ineffective or even counterproductive. Join our panelists as they discuss practical strategies to plan and confidently lead effective rehearsals for your music ministry. You'll come away with ideas you can begin to implement today.
Have a children’s choir and you’re looking for ways to grow and develop? Looking to start a children’s choir but don’t know where to begin? Trying to revive a children’s choir program that has run out of steam? No matter the reason, you’ve come to the right place! Join Francesca LaRosa and Dr. Holly Smith-Brooks as they discuss strategies and best practices to give your program extra momentum, no matter your starting point.
Let's face it - many of our choir members aren't as young as they used to be. The average age of parish choirs across the country is increasing, and with aging voices comes musical and pastoral considerations. What vocal techniques and warmups are helpful? What repertoire strategies work best? How do you have a pastoral conversation with a soprano who is now more of an alto? Join us as we discuss these and other practical topics!
If you are a Catholic minister, chances are you will have to use a sound system at some point – often with no training or warning! Be prepared for whatever sound system work comes your way with the help of this supremely practical webinar on sound system essentials led by Los Angeles-based engineer and Catholic musician Bill Barlak and Center for Learning director Matt Reichert.
