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University Ministries: Resources
Retreats & Workshops
Gospel Music Symposium and GospelFest 2010 April 29-May 1, 2010
Symposium General Session Speakers James Abbington, D.M.A. –Associate Professor of Church Music and Worship, Atlanta, GA Chandler School of Theology, Emory University. Organist, Author, Music Producer and Publisher with GIA Publications James Abbington is the Executive Editor of the African American Church Music Series published by GIA Publications, Inc. of Chicago and has served as co-director of the annual Hampton University Ministers' and Musicians' Conference since 2000. Dr. Abbington is a former member of the Executive Committee of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada, as well as a member of the Grants Advisory Board for the Calvin Institute for Christian Worsphip at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, funded by the Lily Endowment. Robert Darden, Ph.D. –Associate Professor of Journalism, Baylor University, Waco, TX Author of People Get Ready! A New History of Black Gospel Music. Robert Darden is Associate Professor of Journalism at Baylor University and author of two dozen books and hundreds of magazine articles. Dr. Darden was the 2008 Outstanding Research Professor for the College of Arts and Sciences. He has a colorful background: The Arts & Entertainment Editor for "The Waco Tribune-Herald," the Gospel Music Editor for "Billboard" Magazine, and is currently the Senior Editor of "The Wittenburg Door." Currently, Dr. Darden is the drummer for a local R&B band, “After Midnight”. Melinda Weekes, J.D., M.Div., -Gospel Music Theorist and Radio Show Host, Boston, MA Melinda fuses her deep passion for the rich religious and cultural traditions of African Americans with her ministerial and academic training. She is ordained an Itinerant Elder the African Methodist Episcopal Church and serves as the Chaplain to the Protestant Community at Simmons College in Boston, MA. She works as a Senior Associate at the Interaction Institute for Social Change, providing facilitation, leadership training and strategic consulting services for change agents engaged in social transformation. On Sunday evenings from 7-10pm EST, you can hear her as host of The Soul Sanctuary, a weekly gospel music internet radio show. She holds a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University, a M.Div. degree from Harvard Divinity School, and a J.D. from New York University School of Law. P. J. Morgan – Bowie, MD Gospel organist PJ Morgan is not only a producer, arranger, and master musician but has played for almost everyone in the gospel and inspirational field.
PJ was the organist for the Bobby Jones Gospel hour on BET for many years. Currently the music director of Reed Temple in Washington, D.C., PJ continues to set the standard for gospel music.
Gospel Music Symposium Clinics The Business of Choir Directing in the Gospel Tradition Jacqueline Hardy — Gospel Music Consultant
Gospel Music as Ministry Gary L. Wyatt — Gary L. Wyatt Ministries. Founder, SureHouse Open Bible Church
Gospel Music from a Multi-Cultural Perspective Jo-Anna Solomon - Minister of Music The Gospel Worship Band as Rhythm Section Elias Bullock — University Presbyterian Church Gospel Choir Director Musical Leadership in the Context of Ministry Valerie Taylor — Gospel Music Consultant The Performance Practice and Significance of The Jester Hairston Negro Spirituals Juan Huey Ray — Founder/Director Cultural Pursuits; and Director The Sound of the Northwest Song Writing in the Gospel Tradition Cora Jackson — Director/Founder JudahSong; Co-Pastor Righteous Harvest Christian Fellowship Vocal Stylings in the Gospel Tradition Michelle Lang — Founder/Director of Michelle Land and Still Water Ministries Writing and Arranging for Choir and Orchestra in the Gospel Tradition Stephen Michael Newby, D.M.A. — Director Office of University Ministries/Center for Worship; Associate Professor of Music Seattle Pacific University Songwriter, Composer, and Director of Gospel Choir
Schedule Thursday, April 29th, 2010 Educational Symposium: First Free Methodist Church, Seattle Pacific University 8:00 am – 9:00 am: Gospel Breakfast 9:00 am – 10:00 am: Registration/Networking 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Opening General Session 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Workshop Session I/Early Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Workshop Session II/Late Lunch 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Workshop Session III 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm: General Session 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Dinner Break 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Choir Invitational Concert Friday April 30th, 2010 Educational Symposium: First Free Methodist Church, Seattle Pacific University 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: General Session 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: General Session 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Dinner Break 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Mass Choir Rehearsal Saturday May 1st, 2010 Seattle Pacific University 10:00 am: Sound Check rehearsal 2:00 pm: Mass Choir rehearsal 4:00 pm: Sound Check I 5:00 pm Sound Check II/Early Dinner 6:00 pm Sound Check III/Late Dinner 7:00 pm GospelFest 2010- Sounds of African- American Heritage Souvenir Program Booklet featuring history of gospel music and recognizing 2010 Gospel Music Honorees available at event
Musical Advisory Board and GospelFest Honorees Stephen Michael Newby, D.M.A. – Director of University Ministries and Center for Worship; Associate Professor of Music Carl Kelley – Local Choir Director 2009 GospelFest Honorees Patrinell “Pat” Wright – Founder/Director/Pastor Total Experience Gospel Choir Phyllis Byrdwell – UW Gospel Choir Director; Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Lakeside School instructor Gary L. Wyatt – Gary L. Wyatt Ministries; Founder SureHouse Open Bible Church Juan Huey Ray – Founder/Director Cultural Pursuits; and Director The Sound of the Northwest Cora Jackson – Director/Founder JudahSong; Co-Pastor Righteous Harvest Christian Fellowship 2010 GospelFest Honorees Valerie Taylor – Gospel Music Consultant Elias Bullock – University Presbyterian Church Gospel Choir Director Jo-Anna Soloman – Minister of Music Jacqueline Hardy – Gospel Music Consultant
Creative Design Team Stephen Michael Newby, D.M.A.– Artistic Director/Executive Producer; Director of University Ministries and the Center for Worship; Associate Professor of Music Ramona Holmes – Chair, Music Department, Seattle Pacific University Matthew Koenig – The Office of University Ministries Bob Zurinsky – The Center for Worship Nate Berends – Production Manager Mia Hays – Assistant Project Manager I GospelFest 2010 Sponsors GospelFest 10 is sponsored by the Seattle pacific University Center for Worship and Music Department, McDonald's of Western Washington, GIA Publications, and First Free Methodist Church. __________________________________________________________________________________________ About: Worship Workshops and the Center for Worship The Center for Worship at Seattle Pacific University exists to develop excellent worship programs for the SPU community and to serve as a resource for the training of Christian leaders across the nation. |
