Music For Sacred Occasions Conference June 5-7, 2008
Music for Sacred Occasions is a three-day workshop that offers enriching, hands-on
experience for church musicians of all levels with some of the field’s most renowned
practitioners. Attendees choose from a diverse range of workshops that suit all
levels of experience, so whether you’re a seasoned church music professional, a
part-time instrumentalist, or just someone who loves singing in the choir, you’ll
find sessions that are suited to your particular needs.
Some featured events include choral reading sessions, organ music reading sessions,
experiential instruction in Catholic and Anglican Liturgy, and a concert performance
by Jesse Eschbach,
This conference offers a superior team-building experience for your entire music
ministry that will leave your group feeling inspired, creative, and equipped to
enrich your church music program.
Dr. B. Glenn Chandler
Director, Butler School of Music
The University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Jesse Eschbach
North Texas State University, Denton
Dr. Gerre Hancock
Butler School of Music
The University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Judith Hancock
Butler School of Music
The University of Texas at Austin
Dr. John Hoffman
Saint Austin’s Church, Austin
Dr. James Morrow
Butler School of Music
The University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Russell Schulz
Seminary of the Southwest, Austin
Ms. Kathleen Thomerson
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Austin
Dr. Brooks Whitmore
Organist, Highland Park Baptist Church, Austin
Schedule
Thursday, June 5
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11:00 a.m. |
Registration, Music Building Atrium |
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1:00 p.m. |
Welcome and Introductions, B. Glenn Chandler |
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1:30 p.m. |
Choral Session 1, James Morrow |
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2:30 p.m. |
From Germany To France: Stylistic Revolutions in French Organ Repertoire and Organ
Building imported from Germany , Jesse Eschbach
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3:30 p.m. |
Refreshments |
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4:00 p.m. |
Anthems for Choirs: a reading session, Kathleen Thomerson |
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5:00 p.m. |
Tomorrow Morning’s Service, John Hoffman |
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6:00 p.m.
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Jesse Eschbach, in concert |
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6:40 p.m. |
Dinner On Your Own, Free Evening |
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Friday, June 6 |
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9:00 a.m. |
Morning Service, John Hoffman Matins at Saint Austin’s Church |
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10:00 a.m. |
Refreshments, Music Building Atrium |
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10:15 a.m. |
Choral Session 2, James Morrow |
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11:15 a.m. |
German Compositional Practices and the Trois chorales of César Frank, Jesse Eschbach
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12:30 p.m.
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Luncheon |
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2:00 p.m. |
Choral Session 3, James Morrow |
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3:00 p.m. |
Olivier Messiaen: The Piano Works, Brooks Whitmore Bates Recital Hall |
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3:45 p.m. |
Refreshments |
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4:00 p.m. |
Trois Chorals of César Frank, Jesse Eschbach |
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5:00 p.m. |
Tomorrow Morning’s Service, Russell Schulz |
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6:00 p.m. |
The Conference Sings, James Morrow, Bates Recital Hall |
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6:40 p.m. |
Dinner on Your Own, Free Evening |
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Saturday, June 7 |
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9:00 a.m. |
Morning Service, Russell Schulz, Christ Chapel, The Seminary of the Southwest |
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9:30 a.m. |
Refreshments
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9:45 a.m. |
Anthems for Choir: Reading Session, Russell Schulz |
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11:00 a.m. |
Anthems for Choir: Reading Session, John Hoffman |
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12:00 noon
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Panel Discussion: You set the agenda B. Glenn Chandler, Jesse Eschbach, John Hoffman,
James Morrow, Kathleen Thomerson, Brooks Whitmore, Judith Hancock, Gerre Hancock |
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1:00 p.m. |
Farewell Until Saturday, 24 January 2009 The Fifth Annual Mid-winter Workshop on
Sacred Music |
Your registration covers entrance into all conference workshops and concerts for
the duration of the conference, plus a luncheon on Friday. Once registered, you
may attend as much or as little as you choose. Single-day registration is not available.
Early Registration $200.00
postmarked by May 15
Late Registration $225.00
postmarked May 16-30
Walk-Up Registration $240.00
To find accommodations near the Butler School of Music:
Our facility is located at Robert Dedman Drive and Trinity St, zip code 78712.
Registration Form
Send Your Registration To:
The University of Texas at Austin
Butler School of Music
Music for Sacred Occasions Conference
1 University Station, E3100
Austin, TX 78712-0435
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