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2015 Montreat Conferences on Worship and Music

Presbyterian Church (USA) Presbyterian Association of Musicians 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202-1396

You Are My Beloved: Baptism to Transfiguration

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Registration opens November 15 Early-bird registration fees (lower than 2012 fees) from November 15 – January 2

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Week 1: June 21-26, 2015 Week 2: June 28-July 3, 2015

A mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Sponsored by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians

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You Are My Beloved: Baptism to Transfiguration The theme of the 2015 Montreat Conferences on Worship & Music is “You Are My Beloved,” journeying through the time after Epiphany, from Baptism of the Lord to Transfiguration. Through daily worship, workshops, classes and rehearsals, this often neglected season of the church year will be given a closer look as we delve into its riches. Unique to this conference will be discussion of the church’s ministry through weddings, examination of proposed revisions to the Directory for Worship, classes to help the church learn how to welcome people with physical and intellectual disabilities, and more. Annual offerings of worship and Bible study; choral, handbell, and instrumental music; as well as visual art and drama will draw us into community with each other in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Young adults will be encouraged to join together for discussion and discernment, as well as have fellowship together. Children and youth will have fun and games, and also learn how to be the church that celebrates and welcomes those with physical and intellectual disabilities. As always, this rich array of ensembles and activities for adults, youth, and children will equip the church to better serve the world, as it examines “who is the beloved.”

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Of Note for 2015 Inspired by the daily scripture passages of the week’s worship services, several classes in addition to daily worship will address the issue of “who is the beloved.” Of particular note will be an intergenerational class, Celebrating Our Entire Body – Disability, Vulnerability, and Church Communities. This will give us all a new perspective on the church as the body of Christ. Recognizing that “the beloved” includes people around the world, Routley lecturer I-to Loh will lead us in a seminar and a hymn festival in Christian expressions from the Asian experience. Acknowledging that our community begins with the very young, a demonstration class of Music for Young Children will aid in connecting with the very youngest as part of our beloved body of believers. As in 2014, there is a seminar specifically for Young Adults. This year there is a suggested daily schedule to encourage a sense of community among these who are beloved as the future leaders of the church. The Gospel lesson in Tuesday’s worship, the second Sunday after Epiphany, is the story of the miracle at the wedding at Cana. Picking up from this will be a timely seminar, Rethinking the Christian Wedding. There will be an opportunity to look at proposed revisions of the Directory for Worship, and a chance to offer input that will be shared with the revision committee. For the first time, Instrumental Ensembles will be offered for Middlers with an interest in sharing their gifts with the church. A daily, multi-generational Guitars in Worship Jam Session will look at the wide variety of uses of the guitar in worship, and provide leadership in several of the services during the week. The Monday evening Organ Recital will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, featuring the pipe organ which was newly rebuilt and expanded (fall of 2014) by Holtkamp Organ Co. This will also give conferees a chance to see the striking renovations of an older sanctuary.

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Conference Faculty and Staff

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Kimberly Clayton Preacher Columbia Theological Seminary Decatur, GA

David Gambrell Liturgist Office of Theology & Worship, PC(USA) Louisville, KY

Eric Wall Service Organist Director of Music, First Presbyterian Church Asheville, NC

Joby Bell Organ Recitalist Associate Professor of Organ/Church Music Studies, Appalachian State University Boone, NC

I-to Loh Routley Lecturer Professor, Hymn Writer & Publisher, Lecturer Taiwan

Nancy Menk Adult Choirs Professor of Music, St. Mary’s College Notre Dame, IN

Mark Miller Senior High Choirs Associate Professor in Church Music/Composer in Residence, Drew University Madison, NJ

Dan Stokes Middler Choir Director of Music, Christ Church UMC Louisville, KY

Jane Morison Children’s Choir Artistic Director, Mountain Empire Children’s Choral Academy Bristol, VA

Ellen Phillips Conference Artist Visual Artist, Workshop Leader, Atlanta, GA & Black Mountain, NC

Clark & Leigh CampbellTaylor Drama Clark - Drama Teacher, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School, Atlanta, GA Leigh - Associate Pastor, Newnan Presbyterian Church, Newnan, GA

Stephanie Wiltse Handbells Director of Handbells, Calvin College and Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI

Jason Krug Handbell Assistant Composer, Arranger, Clinician Indianapolis, IN

Karen Thompson Handbell Assistant Composer, Clinician Fort Worth, TX

Bethany McKinney Fox Disabilities and Church Communities Director of Student Services, Fuller Theological Seminary Los Angeles, CA

Christine Hong Adult Bible Study Associate for Theology: Interfaith Relations, PC(USA) Louisville, KY

Melissa McNair King Senior High Bible Study Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Pulaski, VA

Dan Kreiss Middler Bible Study Professor, Youth Ministries, King University Bristol, TN

Timothy Altman Instrumental Music Department Chair, UNC - Pembroke Pembroke, NC

Larry Wells Instrumental Assistant Associate Professor, Methodist University Fayetteville, NC

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Additional Faculty and Staff

Bill McNair, Children’s Choral Accompanist, Organist/Director of Handbell Choirs, Shandon Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC

Greg Allen-Pickett (wk. 1), Senior High Seminar, General Manager, Presbyterian World Mission, Louisville, KY

Anne McNair, Music for Young Children, Professional Concerns, Assistant Director of Music, Shandon Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC

Brian Shivers (wk. 2), Senior High Seminar, Associate Pastor for Youth & College Ministries, Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN

John Dull, Guitar Jam Session Facilitator, Director of Music Ministries, Associate for Youth Ministry, First Presbyterian Church, Staunton, VA

SanDawna Ashley, Face to Face Coordinator, PC(USA) Assistant Stated Clerk, Coordinator, Leadership Development, COM Support and CLC, Mid-Council Ministries of the Office of the General Assembly, Louisville, KY

Eric Myers, Morning & Night Prayer, Pastor, Frederick Presbyterian Church, Frederick, MD

Kimberly Bracken Long, Seminar Leader, Associate Professor of Worship, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA Andy King, Senior High Bible Assistant, Campus Minister, Radford University, Radford, VA

Chi Yi Chen Wolbrink, Assistant to I-to Loh, Morning Prayer, Music Director/Organist, Monumental United Methodist Church, Portsmouth, VA Clark Simmons, Retirement Seminar, PC(USA) Board of Pensions, Atlanta, GA

Mickensie Neely, Middler Bible Assistant, Youth Ministries Major, King University, Bristol, TN

Jordan Fey, Audio Visual Coordinator, Service Technician with LabtronX, Nashville, TN

Johanna Garrity, Art Assistant/Children’s Art, Liturgical Artist for Montreat Conference Center’s Summer Sunday Worship Series and Lower School Art Teacher for Powhatan School, Boyce, VA

Lisa Myers, Conference Secretary, Accountant for Frederick Church of the Brethren, Frederick, MD

Anne Wilson, Children’s Bible Study, President, APCE, Houston, TX

Erica Fey, Conference Office Assistant, Private Tutor, Nashville, TN

Pamela Engler, Children’s Bible Study, retired Christian Educator, Bryan, TX Carl Angelo, Adult Choral Accompanist, Organist/Handbell Director, First Presbyterian Church, Flint, MI Jason Maynard, Senior High Choral Accompanist, Organist, Central Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA Gwyn Bacon, Middler Choral Accompanist, Associate Director of Music & Worship Arts/Organist, Northside UMC, Atlanta, GA

Conference Planning Team Conference Directors: Steve & Vicki Fey, Directors of Music Ministry, First Presbyterian Church, Bristol, TN Meg Flannagan, Hymnal Advocacy & Relations Coordinator, Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, Louisville, KY Mark Riddles, PAM Board Representative, Director of Music and Fine Arts, First Presbyterian Church, Flint, MI David VanderMeer, Director of Music and Fine Arts, Central Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA John Wright, Director of Music Ministries, Northminster Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN

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Registration Fees

Registration Procedure The Early-bird option introduced for 2014 is once again available for those registering between November 15, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Early-bird fees continue to be lower than those charged in 2012.

Registration opens November 15, 2014 There are three ways to register for the conference: online, mail, or fax.

Online: The preferred method is to visit the PAM website at

www.PresbyMusic.org/montreat.html and register through the online registration system. This system allows you to customize your schedule by selecting the specific classes you desire at the times you desire. All classes have enrollment limits; register early to get the class times you prefer. You will receive an email confirmation and other necessary documents immediately after you register. The online registration system allows fees to be paid by Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. All groups larger than 10 people are REQUIRED to register online.

Mail: Fill out the conference

registration form supplied with this brochure and mail it with your check or credit card information (for groups, please photocopy the form and use a separate form for each person’s registration). Mail form and payment to:

Adults (age 22 and up) $358 November 15 through January 2 $398 January 3 through April 15 $448 April 16 through June 7 $498 June 8 through walk-in

Early-bird Discount!

Young Adults (age 18-21) This age group may participate in Adult and Senior High classes. $234 November 15 through January 2 Early-bird Discount! $259 January 3 through April 15 $309 April 16 through June 7 $359 June 8 through walk-in Senior High (rising grades 10-12) $235 November 15 through January 2 $260 January 3 through April 15 $310 April 16 through June 7 $360 June 8 through walk-in Middlers (rising grades 7-9) $235 November 15 through January 2 $260 January 3 through April 15 $310 April 16 through June 7 $360 June 8 through walk-in Children (rising grades 4-6) $233 November 15 through January 2 $258 January 3 through April 15 $308 April 16 through June 7 $358 June 8 through walk-in

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Chaperones Not Attending Adult Classes $25 November 15 through January 2 Early-bird Discount! $30 January 3 through walk-in

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Fax: Fill out the conference registration form supplied in this brochure and fax it to 502-569-8465 with your credit card information (for groups, please photocopy the form and use a separate form for each person’s registration).

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Registration Deadline

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Conference Opening and Closing

Registrations will be accepted up until the start of the conference, but many classes fill early, so register now! Walk-in registrations at Montreat will be accepted, but will have limited class offerings.

The conference begins with worship on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and ends on Friday evening following the closing concert.

There will be a $25 processing fee for all registrations changing from one person to another.

Conference Check-In

Cancellation Policy

Requests for refunds of conference registration fees must be submitted in writing, either by email to [email protected] or by surface mail. Refund requests received or postmarked on or before April 15 will be made, after deduction of a $50 per person service charge. Refund requests received or postmarked after April 15 and through May 24 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. No refunds will be made for requests received or postmarked after May 24. Requests for refunds of lodging, food or other fees are controlled by the policies of the organizations with which these arrangements have been made.

Scholarships

Six scholarships covering the conference registration fee are available, each with an application deadline of March 15. 1. Will Miller Memorial Scholarship is available to youth (rising grades 7-12) who are active in the church’s music program. 2. PAM James Sydnor Memorial Scholarship is available to a seminary student, pastor, or musician who is from a small church (250 or fewer members) or a racial ethnic minority church. 3. PAM Racial Ethnic Heritage Scholarship is available to any person of racial ethnic heritage. 4. PAM Scholarship is available to any adult, youth, or child with financial need. 5. PAM Joseph D. Small Scholarship for Seminarians is available to a seminary student or music major undergraduate or graduate student and includes room and board in addition to registration. 6. PAM Robert E. Fort, Jr. Scholarship is available to any college student with financial need and may be used for any PAM conference. For a scholarship application and instructions, visit the PAM website at www.PresbyMusic.org/scholarships.html or call the PAM National Office at 888-728-7228, xt. 5288 or 502-569-5288.

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Housing reservations are not processed through the PAM National Office and must be made separately. See the form attached in this booklet for reservation instructions and rates.

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Each conferee must complete the check-in process in Upper Anderson (above Anderson Auditorium) upon arrival at Montreat. Check-in hours are Sunday, 2:00-5:30 p.m., and continue following the opening worship service until 9:30 p.m. Checkin continues on Monday at 7:45 a.m. in the PAM/Worship and Music Office (Allen Building, lower level). In order to check in on-site, you must bring your completed Emergency Medical Form, and completed Locator Form. These forms may be downloaded from the Montreat Conference page on the PAM website at www.PresbyMusic.org/montreat.html. Music packets for the appropriate choirs are distributed to conferees at check-in, with the exception of the electives (Adult and Senior High Chamber Choirs and Handbell Ensembles) for which music must be purchased at the on-site music store.

Auditions

On-site auditions are required for the Adult and Senior High Chamber Choirs, Instrumental Ensembles, and Youth Talent Show. Auditions will be held during Sunday check-in hours: 2:00-5:30 p.m. and following the opening worship service until 9:30 p.m. Location information for auditions will be posted in Upper Anderson at check-in.

Medical Insurance

Neither PAM nor the Montreat Conference Center carry medical insurance on conferees. Each conferee (including adults) must bring a completed Emergency Contact Information/Medical Release Form and Locator Form to check-in at Montreat. These forms may be downloaded from the Montreat Conference page on the PAM website at www.PresbyMusic.org/montreat.html.

Continuing Education Units

C.E.U.s may be arranged on-site through the PAM/Worship and Music Office (Allen Building, lower level). Check with your local or state school system prior to the conference for any pre-approval requirements. www.Montreat.org

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Handbell Ensemble Registration Instructions

Enrollment is limited. Indicate, to the best of your knowledge, your handbell ability by selecting Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced. By registering online you can see class availability. Handbell choir participants must supply their own music folder and gloves. A limited number of handbell supplies will be available for purchase at the music store on-site. Handbell music packets must also be purchased on site.

Handbell Class Definitions

• Advanced – (Two identical classes

offered) An advanced ringer should have extensive experience with Level 3 to Level 4 literature and with multiple bell techniques or lower bass bell experience. This group explores and performs literature of an advanced level suitable for liturgical or concert use. The class performs in the Friday evening concert.

• Intermediate – An intermediate ringer should have solid experience with handbells and good music reading skills. The intermediate ringer should be comfortable with Level 2 through Level 3 handbell music. Some experience with multiple bell techniques (Shelley and four-in-hand) and/or lower bass experience is a plus. This group will explore and perform literature of an intermediate level and will perform in the Friday evening concert.

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ringer should have a basic understanding of music reading. The beginning ringing class will utilize Level 1 handbell music. This group does not perform outside of the classroom setting. www.PresbyMusic.org

For the best possible musical offering, choirs for children and youth will be grouped according to the grade children and youth will be entering in the fall as follows: Senior High Rising grades 10, 11, 12 Middlers Rising grades 7, 8, 9 Children Rising grades 4, 5, 6 This grouping will also apply to all classes/seminars for children and youth. Young Adults (age 18-21) may participate in Adult and Senior High classes.

Group Leaders and Chaperones

All groups of children and youth must be accompanied by adult group leaders and chaperones for the entire week. Chaperones are responsible for ensuring that conferees attend all classes, rehearsals, and morning worship. They must accompany children and youth, supervise behavior, and assist with activities for children and youth.

Proficiency levels, as defined by Handbell Musicians of America, are explained here: www.PresbyMusic.org/hb.html.

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Children and Youth

There must be at least one chaperone for every six children and/or youth. A list of all chaperones must be included with the group leader’s registration. Chaperones must be 18 years of age or older. The church through whom a chaperone is registered assumes all responsibility for the behavior and actions of that chaperone. Churches are responsible for conducting any appropriate background checks on individuals serving as chaperones. PAM will not be responsible for the actions of chaperones. Adults registered as conference participants who are also leading groups may attend all adult classes and worship services, and participate in adult ensembles. Adults registered as Chaperones may participate in worship, but are expected to attend youth and/or children’s classes and rehearsals to monitor attendance and behavior. Participation in ensembles is limited to individuals registered as Adult or Young Adult conference participants. Those registered as Chaperones must check in at Upper Anderson with all other registered attendees to receive a badge for admittance to children/youth events and to sign up to assist with particular classes.

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Children Not Registered for the Conference

Children younger than rising 4th graders in the fall of 2015 may not register for the conference. However, Montreat’s regular daytime child care and recreation programs – Montreat Clubs – are available by pre-registration for children six months through high school. There is a nominal fee for daytime care for children of registered conferees. An additional fee will be charged for evening child care. Parents may register their children for daytime and evening child care online or download a Registration Form for Conference Guests at www.montreat.org/event/clubs. Child care registration information may also be requested by calling 800-572-2257, xt. 335. Please note that pre-registration is required for child care and space is limited. You must register at least 30 days in advance to guarantee enrollment in the program. Enrollment is not guaranteed for walk-in registrations.

Youth Talent Show (Tuesday evening)

Children and youth may audition for the Talent Show during Sunday check-in hours: 2:00-5:30 p.m., and following the opening worship service until 9:30 p.m. Location information for auditions will be posted in Upper Anderson at check-in. Talent Show acts should be limited to three minutes in length. No more than three acts from any one church may audition. Participants chosen for the Talent Show MUST attend the mandatory technical rehearsal in Anderson Auditorium. The time of that rehearsal will be posted in Upper Anderson during check-in hours. Participants not chosen for the Talent Show may perform at Open Mic on Monday evening. Each group or solo act must supply their own accompanists.

Permission to Photograph

By participating in a program or attending a PAM event at Montreat Conference Center, your image, name, and voice, as well as any presentation, speech, or written document submitted by you may be used, reproduced, and/or modified for use as publicity in a variety of media including, but not limited to, print, video, photography, television and radio broadcasts, and sound recordings, all of which may be available on the Internet. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the PAM National Office at 502-569-5288 or email [email protected].

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Class Descriptions Adult Classes Age 22 and older Young Adult Classes Age 18-21 Classes which have + before the title may be used for PAM Certification. See PAM Certification details on the PAM website at www.PresbyMusic.org/certification.html. + Adult Bible Study (Christine Hong) Jesus calls us to live into transformational and beloved communities. Jesus embodied the vision of the transformational, beloved community by welcoming those who were different from him including persons of diverse faiths and cultures. In this Bible study, we will explore Jesus’ life and ministry within the Greco-Roman world where transformation meant both expansive and challenging understandings of self and community. + Adult Choir (Nancy Menk) This choir is for all Adult and Young Adult conferees. Two rehearsals each day prepare the choir to sing for worship and for the Friday concert. A music packet, the cost of which is included in the conference registration fee, will be distributed on-site during registration. + Art Seminar (Ellen Phillips) This seminar/lecture will focus on “Art for the People of God,” with discussion about art for communal worship. Art Workshop (Ellen Phillips) (requires an additional $15 fee) This hands-on class, titled “Art for the Person of God” will focus on creating art as spiritual discipline and moving meditation. This is a two hour workshop. + Choral Techniques Daily seminar conversations with Nancy Menk, Mark Miller, and Dan Stokes about choral techniques for adults, senior highs and middlers. + Chamber Choir (Nancy Menk) An auditioned ensemble that will rehearse twice each day, Monday-Thursday. This choir will sing several times during the week, including the Thursday evening Chamber Choir concert. On-site auditions will take place during Sunday registration. Participants will be required to purchase a music packet from the on-site J. W. Pepper Music Store. www.Montreat.org

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+ Celebrating Our Entire Body – Disability, Vulnerability, and Church Communities (Bethany McKinney Fox) Intergenerational. We will explore different perspectives about disability and the church practices that grow out of them by drawing on multiple foundations – Henri Nouwen and the L’Arche communities, perspectives within disability studies, scripture demonstrating Jesus’ engagement with people with disabilities, and multiple interviews with church leaders. There will also be teaching and conversation about what it means to be a church that truly celebrates every member of the body, including those with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Handbells (Stephanie Wiltse, Jason Krug, Karen Thompson) [+ Certification credit for Intermediate and Advanced classes] Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced handbell choirs rehearse several times daily. Several choirs will play during daily worship and the Friday evening concert. A description of levels is located at www.PresbyMusic.org/hb.html. Music packet must be purchased from the on-site Jeffers Handbell Supply store. Bring gloves and music folders. Instrumental Ensembles (Timothy Altman, Larry Wells) Opportunities for instrumentalists to rehearse and play for worship and other conference events. On-site audition for ensemble placement is required during registration. Please indicate instrument and experience on registration form.

+ Directory for Worship (Kimberly Bracken Long) A look at proposed revisions to the Directory for Worship with opportunity for input, which will be sent to the revision committee. + Drama (Clark Campbell-Taylor) There is no greater story than The Great Story our Creator eternally creates. These age-segmented classes are designed for everyone seeking to explore that story through the dramatic arts. Participants will engage in an array of theatre games and exercises, text study and storytelling exploration. While the thrust of the classes will be on techniques attendees can use during worship, classes, and fellowship times in their home church, the week will also include performance opportunities. Guitars in Worship Jam Session (John Dull) All guitarists are invited to bring their (acoustic) guitar and capo for a semi-structured jam session. We will work through a list of repertoire (hymns and songs of all styles, and even some instrumentals!) chosen by the instructor, but also have opportunities to play other selections chosen by the group. Bring a piece or two of your favorite guitar music (instrumental or song accompaniment) and join in the fun. Bring a notebook for all the ideas you may gather here. All are invited - even non-guitarists are invited to observe and learn more about what guitarists are capable of doing! (The Jam Session is Monday through Thursday at 6:30 p.m.)

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+ Music for Young Children (Anne McNair) Demonstration Class: Conferees may register their young children, birth to age 5, for a music demonstration class. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. The session is open to adult observers. The children and adults will engage in music play consistent with Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory. Come ready to sing, chant, move, and enjoy the excitement of young children as they experience music. Indicate child’s name and age on registration form. + Organ Masterclass (Joby Bell) A public forum for organ music, service music, and hymns and anthems. Participants are encouraged to bring music with them to play in the classes. Depending on participant preference, Joby Bell will also offer some of his own perspectives on professional and academic matters and adopted practices for thorny problems in service music and performance literature. + Organ Service Playing Class (Eric Wall) “Songleading and the Organist” - How can organists live into an imaginative responsibility for leading the congregation’s song? On or off the page? On or off the organ bench? This class will explore creative ways of leading and supporting the people’s song. www.Montreat.org

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+ Preaching Seminar (Kimberly Clayton) “In a sense, every Sunday is Epiphany Sunday”: Ed Searcy, pastor of the University Hill Congregation, made this observation to his congregation that worships in the Chapel of the Epiphany at the Vancouver School of Theology. It was more than a remark about the physical location of their worship service. “Dictionaries,” Ed continued, “tell us that epiphany is a ‘manifestation.’ As a ship’s manifest details what may be found in its hold, so the biblical narrative alerts the church to the God it can expect to meet in the Risen Christ in every age. …It trains us to be on the watch for God.” How does worship train us to be ‘on the watch for God,’ revealing what has been hidden? We will explore the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, specific narratives, and other elements in our worship ‘manifest’ and discuss how they alert us to the God we can expect to meet.

By examining the biblical and theological foundations of marriage—as well as matters of church and state—we will look at what the church has to offer couples who are preparing for marriage, those doing the hard work of staying married, and those whose marriages have ended.

+ Professional Development (Anne McNair) Explore the nuts and bolts of resources designed to help in the music ministry of the PC(USA), including the Book of Order, Directory for Worship, PAM Professional Certification, conferences, and publications.

Young Adult Classes

Reading Sessions Music for different ensembles will be featured Monday through Wednesday, with a handbell reading session Wednesday evening and a Small Church reading session on Thursday. Please register for each desired session to ensure music availability. Retirement Seminar (Clark Simmons) This seminar looks toward retirement from church service including the Board of Pensions of the PC(USA). Financial planning, health, lifestyles, relationships, and other issues will be discussed. + Routley Lectures (I-to Loh) Two identical sessions. “We sing what we believe!?: Inspirations and challenges from some new Asian hymns.” We usually take it for granted that we sing what we believe, but often we enjoy the beauty of the music more than perceiving the meaning and purpose of the texts or understanding responses in their liturgical contexts. The session will introduce some new Asian hymns and explore the implications of this conventional statement. + Rethinking the Christian Wedding (Kimberly Bracken Long) Ministers and musicians often say that they’d rather take part in ten funerals than one wedding. In this class we will consider why people get married in the church, and how the church can be involved in weddings with integrity and authenticity.

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+ Worship Matters (Kimberly Clayton, David Gambrell, Eric Wall, other worship leaders) A daily plenary with liturgical planners and leaders for this conference. It will include brief presentations on various aspects of conference worship, but the larger perspective of the plenary will include explorations of common values, best practices in worship design, and suggestions for translating these ideas for use in the local congregation and other contexts for ministry. DO try this at home!

Age 18-21

Young Adults may participate in Adult and Senior High classes, choirs, and ensembles. The following is a suggested schedule to facilitate time together for young adults. Please note the 3:30 seminar listed below is specifically for this age group.

Suggested Young Adult Schedule 8:00 Rethinking the Christian Wedding (Kimberly Bracken Long) See description on page 17. 9:00 Adult Choir (Nancy Menk) or Senior High Choir (Mark Miller). 10:00 Drama (Clark Campbell-Taylor) See description on page 15. 11:00 Worship 1:30 Worship Matters (Kimberly Clayton, David Gambrell, Eric Wall, other worship leaders) See description on page 18. (Or Senior High Choir) 2:30 Celebrating Our Entire Body – Disability, Vulnerability, and Church Communities (Bethany McKinney Fox) See description on page 15. (Or Adult Choir) 3:30 Life and Faith: Being a Christian Leader in a Secular World (Facilitator – Meg Flannagan) How do young adults model a Christ-like life once they have left the “safe haven” of family and a home church? 4:30 Routley Lecture (I-to Loh) See description on page 17.

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Senior High Classes

Celebrating Our Entire Body – Disability, Vulnerability, and Church Communities (Bethany McKinney Fox) Intergenerational. We will explore different perspectives about disability and the church practices that grow out of them by drawing on multiple foundations – Henri Nouwen and the L’Arche communities, perspectives within disability studies, scripture demonstrating Jesus’ engagement with people with disabilities, and multiple interviews with church leaders. There will also be teaching and conversation about what it means to be a church that truly celebrates every member of the body, including those with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Rising grades 10, 11, 12

Core Classes:

All Senior High conferees must enroll in the following three classes: Senior High Bible (Melissa McNair King, Andy King) Exploring the theme and daily Bible passages of “You Are My Beloved,” participants will be encouraged to determine “who is the beloved” and what it means to enact that in daily living. Senior High Choir (Mark Miller) This choir is for all registered Senior High conferees. Two rehearsals each day prepare this ensemble to sing for worship and for the Friday concert. A music packet, the cost of which is included in the conference registration fee, will be distributed on-site during registration. Living the Life (Greg Allen-Pickett, week 1; Brian Shivers, week 2) Come together with your peers to investigate the sometimes sticky intersection of faith and life. The questions will be yours and the discussion meaningful.

Electives: (This age may choose up to 3 electives.) Chamber Choir (Mark Miller) An auditioned ensemble that will rehearse twice each day, Monday-Thursday. This choir will sing as part of the Thursday evening Chamber Choirs concert. On-site auditions will take place during Sunday check-in at Montreat. Music packet must be purchased prior to the Monday morning rehearsal at the on-site J. W. Pepper Music Store. Art Seminar (Ellen Phillips) This seminar/lecture will focus on “Art for the People of God,” with discussion about art for communal worship. Art Workshop (Ellen Phillips) (requires an additional $15 fee) This hands-on class, titled “Art for the Person of God” will focus on creating art as spiritual discipline and moving meditation. This is a two hour workshop.

Drama (Clark Campbell-Taylor) There is no greater story than The Great Story our Creator eternally creates. These age-segmented classes are designed for everyone seeking to explore that story through the dramatic arts. Participants will engage in an array of theatre games and exercises, text study and storytelling exploration. While the thrust of the classes will be on techniques attendees can use during worship, classes, and fellowship times in their home church, the week will also include performance opportunities. Guitars in Worship Jam Session (John Dull) All guitarists are invited to bring their (acoustic) guitar and capo for a semi-structured jam session. We will work through a list of repertoire (hymns and songs of all styles, and even some instrumentals!) chosen by the instructor, but also have opportunities to play other selections chosen by the group. Bring a piece or two of your favorite guitar music (instrumental or song accompaniment) and join in the fun. Bring a notebook for all the ideas you may gather here. All are invited even non-guitarists are invited to observe and learn more about what guitarists are capable of doing! (The Jam Session is Monday through Thursday at 6:30 p.m.) Handbells (Stephanie Wiltse, Jason Krug, Karen Thompson) Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced handbell choirs rehearse several times daily. Several choirs will play during daily worship and the Friday evening concert. A description of levels is located at www.PresbyMusic.org/hb.html. Music packet must be purchased from the on-site Jeffers Handbell Supply store. Bring gloves and music folders.

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Instrumental Ensembles (Timothy Altman, Larry Wells) Opportunities for instrumentalists to rehearse and play for worship and other conference events. On-site audition for ensemble placement is required during registration. Please indicate instrument and experience on registration form. Introduction to Organ (Joby Bell) Introduction to the organ as a machine, musical instrument, service instrument, concert instrument, and architectural centerpiece. Participants will be encouraged to play and to improvise. Time will also be spent on ecclesiastical architecture and visiting websites of organists, churches, and concert venues containing organs.

Middler Classes

Rising grades 7, 8, 9

Core Classes:

All Middlers must enroll in the following three classes:

Drama (Leigh Campbell-Taylor) There is no greater story than The Great Story that our Creator eternally creates. These age-segmented classes are designed for everyone seeking to explore that story through the dramatic arts. Participants will engage in an array of theatre games and exercises, text study and storytelling exploration. Middler Art (Johanna Garrity) This class will explore a variety of artistic expressions as we focus on the themes of the week. Middler Handbells (Jason Krug) Learn ringing techniques and music in a setting just for this age group. One year of ringing experience is suggested. Music must be purchased at the on-site Jeffers Handbell Supply store. Bring gloves and music folder. Beginning Handbells (Stephanie Wiltse, Jason Krug, Karen Thompson) An intergenerational class for those with no ringing experience. Bring gloves and music folder.

Middler Bible (Dan Kreiss, Mickensie Neely) We will encounter and experience the Bible passages used each day in worship, weaving together scripture and art, music, drama, and much more. Middler Choir (Dan Stokes) Two rehearsals each day prepare this choir to sing for worship and for the Friday concert. A music packet, the cost of which is included in the conference registration fee, will be distributed at on-site registration. Fun and Games (Montreat Staff) Games and other activities in the outdoor beauty of Montreat.

Electives: (This age may choose up to 3 electives.)

Instrumental Ensemble (Timothy Altman, Larry Wells) For the first time, middler band, orchestra, bagpipe, mandolin, other instrumental players will have an option to play in an instrumental ensemble. One class period per day. Please indicate on the registration form what instrument you play. Introduction to Organ (Joby Bell) Introduction to the organ as a machine, musical instrument, service instrument, concert instrument, and architectural centerpiece. Participants will be encouraged to play and to improvise. Time will also be spent on ecclesiastical architecture and visiting websites of organists, churches, and concert venues containing organs.

Celebrating Our Entire Body – Disability, Vulnerability, and Church Communities (Bethany McKinney Fox) Intergenerational. We will explore different perspectives about disability and the church practices that grow out of them by drawing on multiple foundations – Henri Nouwen and the L’Arche communities, perspectives within disability studies, scripture demonstrating Jesus’ engagement with people with disabilities, and multiple interviews with church leaders. There will also be teaching and conversation about what it means to be a church that truly celebrates every member of the body, including those with physical and intellectual disabilities.

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Children’s Classes

Electives: (This age may choose up

Rising grades 4, 5, 6

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Core Classes:

Children do not have 4:30 classes.

All Children must enroll in the following three classes:

Children’s Art (Johanna Garrity) This class will explore a variety of artistic expressions as we focus on the themes of the week.

Children’s Choir (Jane Morison) Two rehearsals each day prepare this choir to sing for worship and for the Friday concert. A music packet, the cost of which is included in the conference registration fee, will be distributed at on-site registration. Children’s Bible (Anne Wilson, Pamela Engler) Let’s explore what the Bible has to say about this special time of the church year. What does it mean to be part of the beloved community and how do we fit in? Together we will respond in a variety of creative ways. Fun and Games (Montreat Staff) Games and other activities in the outdoor beauty of Montreat.

Celebrating Our Entire Body – Disability, Vulnerability, and Church Communities (Bethany McKinney Fox) Intergenerational. We will explore different perspectives about disability and the church practices that grow out of them by drawing on multiple foundations – Henri Nouwen and the L’Arche communities, perspectives within disability studies, scripture demonstrating Jesus’ engagement with people with disabilities, and multiple interviews with church leaders. There will also be teaching and conversation about what it means to be a church that truly celebrates every member of the body, including those with physical and intellectual disabilities. Children’s Drama (Leigh Campbell-Taylor) There is no greater story than The Great Story that our Creator eternally creates. These age-segmented classes are designed for everyone seeking to explore that story through the dramatic arts. Participants will engage in an array of theatre games and exercises, text study and storytelling exploration. Children’s Handbells (Karen Thompson) Beginning and Intermediate levels are offered. Intermediate level is for those who have had at least one year of handbells in their home church. Music must be purchased at the on-site Jeffers Handbell Supply store. Bring gloves and music folder.

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Contact Information

Evening Activities Sunday

Monday

Opening Guitars in Worship Worship Jam 7:30 Anderson Session Auditorium 6:30 WO A Open Mic 7:30 the Barn

Tuesday

Wednesday

Guitars in Worship Jam Session 6:30 WO A

Guitars in Worship Jam Session 6:30 WO A

“Friends of Bill W.” 6:30 AA 4

PAM Info Meeting 6:30 TBA

Chamber Choir 8:00 Anderson Auditorium

Handbell Reading Session 6:30 UA

Ice Cream Social 9:00 AA Porch

Hymn Festival 8:00 Anderson Auditorium

Evening Prayer 9:30 CH

Organ Recital Talent Show 8:00 8:00 Anderson FPC Asheville Auditorium Evening Prayer 9:30 CH

Evening Prayer 9:30 CH

Thursday

Friday

Guitars in Closing Worship Jam Concert Session 7:30 Anderson 6:30 WO A Auditorium

Conference Directors:

Vicki and Steve Fey Email: [email protected] Phone: 423-764-7176

First Presbyterian Church 701 Florida Avenue Bristol, TN 37620

You may also contact the PAM National Office for registration questions:

Evening Prayer 9:30 CH

For conference updates and changes, visit the Montreat page on the PAM website at the link below:



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Additional 2015 PAM Events

Theme: Where Two or Three are Gathered: Worship and Music in Small (and not-so-small) Congregations More than fifty percent of PC(USA) congregations have 100 or fewer members. This conference will explore ideas for worship and music in small congregations. Events will be hosted at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Second Presbyterian Church. Featured Choir: Kentucky Bach Choir, Marlon Hurst, artistic director

Faculty Include: Gradye Parsons, MaryAnn

McKibben Dana, Chip Andrus, Eric Myers, Jorge Sayago-Gonzalez, Christine Hong, Janet Davis, David Gambrell, and Doodle Harris

2015 Mo-Ranch/PAM Worship & Music Conference Mo-Ranch Conference Center, Hunt, TX June 14-19, 2015

You Thirsty Ones, Come Conference Faculty:

Margaret Aymer, Michael Burkhardt, Beverly Cheshire, Carla David, Andrew Fullerton, Diane Haslam, Brian Hehn, Richard Holsomback, LuAnn Lane, Elizabeth Schauer, Tom Shelton, Jane Van Valkenburg, Cari Earnhart, Michael Waschevski

Conference Director:

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