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Conference Classes
The curriculum for the Children's Music Ministry Workers Conference (CMMWC) is divided into three tracks:
(1) classes for children's choir workers,
(2) classes for youth choir workers,
(3) classes for both.
Also, on the first night of the Conference, two New Music Classes are offered in which composers come and present their songs to the Conference. All songs presented are age-appropriate, for children's choirs or youth choirs, and are scripture based. Participants have the opportunity to meet and learn from the composers.
Here is the list of classes ...
New Music Classes
1. New Music for Children's Choirs
Facilitator: Karen Washington
2. New Music for Youth Choirs
Facilitator: Ceylon Wise
Classes for Children's Workers
3. Let the Children Dance!
Juana Dunbar, Columbus, OH
Using appropriate movement and dance for children.
4. Choosing Appropriate Music for Worship
Dr. Gloria J. McCall, Stone Mountain, GA
How to plan and choose music for your worship.
5. Ministering to Your Children in Rehearsal
Karen Washington, Katy, TX
Developing your children spiritually as well as musically.
6. Working with Children and Keeping Your Sanity
Cynthia Gowens, Columbus, OH
How to keep your children's attention, teach songs, and remain sane at the same time!
Classes for Youth Workers
7. Teaching Your Youth About True Praise and Worship
Rev. Frank Lane, Columbus, OH
It's more than singing, it's a way of life!
8. Vocal Instruction for Youth Voices
Dr. Raymond Wise, Columbus, OH
Training your youth voices.
Classes for Both
9. In One Accord
Dr. Darryl Gates, Shreveport, LA
Working together for the good of the ministry, with the pastor, the minister of music, and the music staff.
10. Ya Don't Say!
Anthony Jackson, Columbus, OH
Using mime as a ministry to your youth and your church.
11. Thinking About Recording Your Choir?
Mark Lomax, II, Columbus, OH
Don't let a low budget, or NO budget stop you! It can be done!
12. Got Hand Bells?
Karen Washington, Katy, TX
Using hand bells with your children.
13. A Taste of Our Musical Heritage
B. Joyce Agbemabiese, Columbus, OH
Adding Caribbean and African flavor to your music ministry!
14. Signing and Singing
Tamara Nathan, Columbus, OH
Using sign language with your choir!
