SCORE STUDY IN
An expanded version of the Score Study Program, including Alice Parker's Melody Studies and elements of her Song Leading workshops.
In 2011, this course will be of particular interest to Church Musicians, as it is based on the new Melodious Accord Hymnal: 150 hymns not available in any other source. The group will study and sing the melodies and settings, with particular attention to style, mood and communicative power. Discussions will range over historical, theoretical, theological and poetic topics, as well as the place of hymns in the worship service, and the leading of congregational singing.
The week will begin with a SPIRITUALS SING in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr on Sunday afternoon, January 16th (optional), and classes from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. on Monday through Friday. Another open SING from the Hymnal will be held on one evening during the week.
Conductors, composers, organists, singers, poets, teachers, students and lovers of church music are welcome.
Although the program is designed as a 5 day sequence, individuals with scheduling constraints may arrange to participate for fewer than the full 5 days. The fee will be adjusted on a pro rata basis.
Minimum class size 4, no maximum.
Seminars will be held at the Park Avenue Christian Church at Park Ave and 85th St. in New York City.
In the evenings explore theater, opera, museums, Broadway shows, or restaurants.
Note:
Participants are responsible for making their own housing arrangements.
January 17-21, 2011 Fee: $500, plus a non-refundable $20 application fee.
(Housing not included)
Application Download or complete on-line