Getting ready for NPM 2019
We’re looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones at the upcoming National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) conference in Raleigh, NC. From July 15-19, MorningStar & E. C. Schirmer will have a booth at the event, and will partner with NPM to present several sessions. Before your schedule fills up, read about these great opportunities to come together and learn from one another.
We are especially excited to sponsor clinician Dr. Eileen Guenther, to share her knowledge and passion regarding Spirituals and their roots in slave narratives!
Monday, July 15
Opening Event
8:00pm
We are proud to be sponsoring this year’s opening night concert, Who’ll be a Witness: The Healing Power of the Spiritual, led by Dr. Eileen Guenther, with musical leadership by Karl Zinsmeister and the choir of White Memorial Presbyterian Church, and by Dr. Lonieta Cornwall and the Shaw University Ensemble.
This is an interactive concert based on Eileen Guenther’s recently-published book, In Their Own Words: Slave Life and the Power of Spirituals. In this program Dr. Guenther combines first-person narratives and former slave interviews with her own commentary, all interwoven with the singing of Spirituals (by the group, choirs, or soloists). There are significant gaps in the historic and cultural education of many Americans; this presentation not only shines a light on the events of the past, but also serves as a means of hope and reconciliation in the present–as this music itself does.
Tuesday, July 16
Beginning Organists Skill Building
4:00-5:00pm
Kelly Dobbs-Mickus
An hour-long intensive for beginning organists, including an exploration of easy repertoire for both hymn and solo playing.
Wednesday, July 17
Accessible Choral Music from MorningStar Music
11:45-12:45pm
Mark Lawson and Kelly Dobbs-Mickus
Music performed with modest resources can still enrich the liturgy. Come experience quality selections for the church year in a variety of styles, voicings, and instrumentation. Music packet provided.
Instrumental Resources from MorningStar Music
5:15-6:00pm
Mark Lawson and Kelly Dobbs-Mickus
Instrumental music holds an important place in your repertoire by helping your assembly connect with the hymns and songs they sing. It also provides many opportunities to involve additional musicians in your parish’s music program. Discover a wealth of resources for solo instruments and ensembles from MorningStar’s expansive instrumental catalog and ways to use and adapt them.
Thursday, July 18
MorningStar Music Presents New Choral Music for the Church Year
10:15-11:15am
Mark Lawson and Kelly Dobbs-Mickus
Enliven your choral program with quality music for the church year. A variety of styles, voicings, and instrumentation means there’s something for everyone. Music packet provided.
ECS Publishing Group Presents New Music for Advanced Choirs
2:15-3:15pm
Mark Lawson
Realize the potential of your intermediate to advanced choir with music in a variety of styles and instrumentation from this leading publisher of classical repertoire. Music packet provided.
Friday, July 19
Hearts, Hands, and Voices
9:00-10:00am
Mark Lawson
Children, made in God’s image, are born with talents that can be expressed in music and art in the service of worship and in the world. We need to teach children that God deserves the best we can give and must provide children with high quality learning experiences that are worthy of their time and attention.
Resource Exhibit Hours
This year’s exhibits will look and feel a little different, but you will still find all the excellent music and other resources that you’ve come to expect from MorningStar! Come by and visit Mark Lawson, Ginny Lawson, and Kelly Dobbs-Mickus and tell us about your conference experience, your reactions to our resources, and your ideas for ways we can help you.
Monday, July 15 9:00pm-11:00pm Gala Opening and Late Night Expo
Tuesday, July 16 11:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday, July 17 10:00am-1:00pm and 3:00pm-6:30pm
Thursday, July 18 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday, July 19 9:00am-11:15am
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