Church Music Explosion 2009
January 5-9, 2009
You are invited to the 33rd Annual Church Music Explosion, on the web at musicexplosion.org. Our motto is “Excellence in all things, and all things to God’s glory!”
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You are invited to the 33rd Annual Church Music Explosion, on the web at musicexplosion.org. Our motto is “Excellence in all things, and all things to God’s glory!”
The Church of Jesus Christ has been the caretaker of great music down through the centuries. Unfortunately, we live at a time when that music has been increasingly neglected or rejected. One of the goals of Church Music Explosion is to revive interest in our wonderful musical heritage.
Great names like Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn and Brahms have enriched the quality of music both inside and outside the church. We believe that events such as Church Music Explosion make a significant contribution to the advancement of quality music in the church today. It is our prayer that it will be a week of inspiration, education and fellowship that will enrich your own music ministry. (Dr. D. James Kennedy, Founding Pastor)
In the years past, it has been our delight to invite such musical expertise as John Rutter, Paul Leddington Wright, Eric Nelson, Dr. Joyce Jones, Diane Bish, Olivier Latry, Sir David Willcocks, Felix Hell, Craig Courtney, Christine Anderson, K. Lee Scott, David Hill, Camp Kirkland, Simon Preston, Don Allured, Cynthia Dobrinski, Neilson and Young and many others.
It is our desire to provide several days of study, repertoire review and concerts, as well as wonderful Florida sunshine, fellowship and relaxation following your busy Christmas season.
Faculty & Staff
John Weaver
Concert Organist
- Organ Concert
- Master Classes
Christopher Aspaas
St. Olaf College
- Choral Concert
- Master Classes
Craig Courtney
Composer
- “A Composer’s Heart”
- Reading Session
Martha Alford
Handbell Director
- Handbell Technique
- Four-in-hand
Vincent Treadway
Music Director
- Children’s Choirs
- Music & Worship
Christopher Garven
Music Director
- Blended Worship
- Organ Literature
Allen Pote
Composer
- Reading Session
- Arranging
John Wilson
Music Director
- Instrumental Conducting
- Youth Choirs
Samuel Metzger
Organist
- Organ Concert
- Organ Literature
Randy Edwards
YouthCue
- Youth Choir Classes
- Youth Choir Concert
Gail Smith
Pianist
- Piano Arranging
- Piano Improvisation
Eddie Airheart
Music Minister
- Planning Youth
- Choir Programs
Dawn Tatum
YouthCue
- Youth Choir Concert
- Reading Session
Eric Mathis
Youth Minister
- Youth Choirs
- Reading Session
Emily Craven
Director of Music
- Youth Choir
- Care and Ministry
Lois Gagné
YouthCue
- Youth Choir Growth
- Roundtable
Preston Edwards
Executive Director, YouthCue
- Youth Choirs
Mark Acker
Minister of Worship
- Youth Choir
- Care and Ministry
Jonathan Rodgers
Student Music Director
- Intro to Youth Choirs
- Reading Session
Program
Schedule
The week begins Monday evening with a concert by the world-renowned organist John Weaver. We conclude the week with a Gala Concert under the direction of Christopher Aspaas, from St. Olaf College. —View
Class Topics
- Choral Conducting and Reading Sessions
- Youth Choir in rehearsal and performance
- Two Demonstration Children’s Choirs (Ages 4-6 & 7-12)
- Organ and Piano Master Classes and Repertoire
- Handbell Techniques and Repertoire
- Theology of Music and Worship
- Two Roundtable Discussions – Music Ministry & Youth Choirs
Concerts
CME 2009 presents organ, piano, handbell and choral concerts. —View
Coral Ridge Organs
The Sanctuary Organ
The magnificent sanctuary organ of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church is among the most televised of musical instruments.
The Chapel Organ
Many dreams came true when the DeVos Chapel Organ was completed.
Sheet Music
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Alleluia, Amen by John L. Wilson
An effective SATB choral response.
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by J.S. Bach (arr. Metzger)
One of Bach’s most famous works arranged as an organ solo; may also be used as a choral accompaniment
Two Amens
Twofold Amens by Bach and Handel
Lasst uns erfreuen (Hymn or Doxology) arr. Metzger
Congregational Hymn or Doxology with optional SSA Descant.
Two Amens by John L. Wilson
Two SATB Amens
Fairest Lord Jesus arr. by Samuel Metzger
This arrangement can be used as an organ solo, or for congrega-tional singing with the optional choir descant.
Sarabande (Suite for Strings) by A. Corelli
A lesser known Baroque slow movement, well suited to the organ.
“Sanctify Us by Thy Goodness” by J. S. Bach
One of Bach’s most delightful cantata movements arranged for organ solo.
Resources
Registration
Online Registration
You may also register by calling Shirley Reymond at 954.334.6178. Early Bird Registration is available until 11/15/08. —Register
Accommodations
- Rooms $115 per night
- Distance from church: Walking
- Call 800.321.2211 for reservations, with promotion code “MUSS”
- Rooms $105 per night
- Distance from church: Walking
- Call 954.491.2500 for reservations, with promotion code “Group 42 - Music Explosion”
- Rooms $59 / Suite $76 per night
- Distance from church: 10 mins
- Call 877.337.8569 for reservations
- Virtual tour
FAQ
Some things you need to know about CME 2009. —View
Testimonials
What others are saying about Church Music Explosion. —View
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