 Z10 Multi-Publisher Choral Music Reading Session |
| Hope Publishing Co., Fred Bock Music and Beckenhorst Press, Inc. |
| Location: Gethsemane Episcopal Church |
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| Z11 Choristers Guild Children’s and Mixed Voice Choral Reading Session |
| Location: Hilton - Conrad B/C |
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| Z12 Sacred Choral Music with Instrumental Accompaniment |
| This workshop will delve into the varied and rich sacred repertoire for choir with instruments. Collaboration is one of the greatest joys in music and for a choir to work with an instrumentalist, a quartet, a chamber orchestra, a jazz ensemble, or a full orchestra enriches those who participate and those who listen. A wide range of styles and difficulty levels—for both choir and instrumentalist—will be examined and a packet of music will be provided. |
Presenter: Carol Carver
Location: Hilton - Nicollet |
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| Z13 Scandinavian Organ Music |
| An inventory of trends in the Scandinavian organ landscape, illustrated with recorded examples, will give the listener an opportunity to hear the changing faces of organ building over time, along with music written for specific instruments. Starting with the sixteenth century, we will investigate how organ music in the Nordic countries reflects political developments and significant cultural influences from other European countries. Over time, Scandinavian composers have become more adept at incorporating their native characteristics into their works, creating unique and varied repertoire worth exploring. Handouts including publisher information will get you started on your own Scandinavian musical treasure hunt. |
Presenter: Heinrich Christensen
Location: Hilton - Marquette & LaSalle |
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| Z14 Staying Pain-Free at the Console |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome and other muscle and nerve problems are a common complaint of organists. Edmund Ladouceur, massage therapist and organist, will demonstrate ways to prevent injury to wrists, arms, hands, and back, and techniques to reduce physical stress and pain while playing the instrument. Included will be suggestions for treatment and therapy to correct existing problems. |
Edmund L. Ladouceur
Location: Hilton - Hennepin & Carver |
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| Z15 Playing the Songs of Zion—Spirituals and Gospel Music for Keyboard |
| On certain occasions organists and pianists may be called upon to present music in a multicultural setting where familiarity with the style and content of traditional American Spirituals and Black Gospel music may be needed. Presenter Calvin Taylor will offer insights, demonstrations, and printed music resources that will prove helpful to adapting existing technique to this uniquely American musical idiom. Workshop attendees will be encouraged to play and suggestions will be offered. |
Presenter: Calvin Taylor
Location: Hilton - Ramsey |
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| Z16 The Pedagogy of Improvisation: How to Teach/How to Learn |
| Committee members David Arcus, Mel Butler, and Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra, plus NCOI 2006 Winner Tom Trenney present the importance of developing improvisation pedagogy. The handouts and presentation will include materials, practice tips, how to overcome improvisation intimidation, how to prepare for the improvisation competition, and much more. |
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Presenters: David Arcus, Mel Butler, and Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra, NCOI (National Competition in Organ Improvisation), NCOI 2006 Winner Tom Trenney
Location: Central Lutheran |
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| Z17 Adding Subtle Spice to Your Hymn Playing |
| As spices are to cooking, so the incorporation of subtle variety can be an essential ingredient for maintaining vital and effective hymn playing over the course of many years. This session will cover ready-made ways of adding variety so that hymns become a meaningful highlight of worship for congregation, choir, and organist. |
Presenter: Todd Wilson
Location: Westminster Presbyterian |
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| Z18 Performing Handel’s Organ Concertos |
| This workshop will focus on practical tips for performing the Handel Opus 4 organ concertos with a small instrumental ensemble, using the new Baerenreiter parts. Instruments needed and rehearsal suggestions will be addressed. Registration on the organ (and how the size of the orchestra affects this) will be discussed and demonstrated. Any edition of Opus 4 may be used for the workshop. |
Presenter: William D. Gudger
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Chapel |
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| Z19 The Organ Works of Olivier Messiaen: Understanding the Theory Behind the Art |
| Often feared and revered for their complicated harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic characteristics, the organ works of Messiaen exhibit an astonishing array of organizational techniques, many so original that the composer felt compelled to explain them in texts and prefaces to scores. This workshop will take a quick tour of the many “charms of impossibilities” used in the works from “Le Banquet Céleste” to the “Livre de Saint Sacrement.” Among the topics covered are his famed modes of limited transpositions, Indian and Greek rhythms, Messiaen’s flirtation with total serialist techniques, pervasive use of birdsong, and the concepts of the “communicable language.” |
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This workshop is part of the Messiaen Pedagogy Track sponsored by the AGO Committee on Continuing Professional Education.
Presenter: Chris Young
Location: Hilton - Conrad A |
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