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challenging task. In this session, 6 Together We Sing: Celebrating are shared, highlighting the impor-
participants will sing and experi- the Power of the Treble Chorus tance of connectivity. Learn quick
ence several developmental teaching and easy content creation tips for
strategies: Group Voice Placement, Fairmont Dallas Hotel Facebook and Instagram and how to
Repertoire Hierarchy, Revoicing Venetian Room streamline posts with Meta Business
Treble Music (for SATB unbalanced Suite. The session wraps up with a
choirs), and the Rules for Expressive It is the conductor’s responsibil- ready-to-use social media calendar,
Singing. ity to cultivate distinct identities and empowering choral programs to
environments for each ensemble boost visibility and impact in today’s
Judy Bowers, presenter within our program, ensuring they digital landscape.
feel valued and unique. This session
Alan Zabriski, presider will explore ways to foster commu- Kirstie Lisk-McCallum, presenter
Texas Tech University nity, inspire singers with relevant
repertoire, and provide opportunities Matthew Coffey, presider
both within and beyond the treble University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
5 The Score Study and Rehearsal ensemble. Repertoire will be shared
Techniques of Margaret Hillis that is accessible, allows singers to
see themselves and those different
First United Methodist Church from them, all while having age- 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Atrium appropriate text that places them in
a position of strength. Participants “Making All Things New“
This session will explore the cho- will leave with tangible resources, Music in Worship Event
ral methods of Margaret Hillis, the including new octavos, curriculum
founder and first conductor of the strategies, and programming ideas to OPEN TO BOTH TRACKS
Chicago Symphony Chorus. Hillis assist with enriching their rehearsal First United Methodist Church
developed methods of score study experience and preparing the next
and rehearsal techniques that have generation of choral singers. Sanctuary
raised the level of choral singing in Jennaya Robison, presider
America. Her disciplined approach Amy Kotsonis, presenter
to preparing a score provides the Kevin Fenton, presider Chair, National R&R for
basis for rehearsal strategies and Music in Worship
overall rehearsal planning. Hillis’s Past President, Southern Region Dana Effler,
step- by-step approach will be pre- First United Methodist Church
sented, along with samples of her 7
marked scores. During her teaching Why Social Media is Vital of Dallas, Chancel Choir
career, she promoted this method as for Choir Zebulon M. Highben, Duke University,
being applicable to diverse genres First United Methodist Church Duke Chapel Schola Cantorum
and levels of repertoire. It remains Crossroads
the gold standard. Demetrius Robinson,
Discover the power of social media Prairie View A&M University,
Cheryl Frazes Hill, presenter for choral programs! This presenta- Concert Chorale

tion emphasizes the vital role of an
Leslie Manfredo, presider engaging online presence, providing Jennaya Robison, Chair,
Illinois State University (Retired) practical tips for effective use. Re- National R&R for

search and insights from teens’ social Music in Worship
media usage and its societal impact

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