AUGSBURG FORTRESS SUMMER 2009 MUSIC CLINICS

Augsburg Fortress offers biannual Music Clinics for continuing education of church musicians and enrichment of music in worship. Held in a variety of locations, each clinic features a variety of reading sessions including choral, and piano/organ. Our well-known clinicians offer their own character and wisdom during the presentation of music from a variety of publishers. During the Summer, a variety of breakout sessions are offered. These clinics are always free of charge, with choral packets available for only $1 per packet that include copies of music for attendees to keep.

Please join us - you are sure to find something of interest.

Featured Clinicians

• Dr. Kristina Langlois
• Dr. Michael Burkhardt
• Bill Mathis
• Nancy Jessup

Plan Your Music for the Church Year

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Session Descriptions

1. Global Music and the Singer (Burkhardt)
2. Global Music and the Organist (Langlois) These workshops will focus on the question, "What do we need to know about global music to be able to sing it, play it, and lead it?" Ultimately the goal is not an authentic recreation of a piece of global music, but rather a meaningful expression of it based on 1) its context in worship, 2) understanding its cultural context, and 3) community ownership. The singer's workshop will provide hands-on experiences and choral resources for understanding and performing music of the African, Latino, Asian, and Native American traditions in addition to chant and music of the European tradition. In the organist's workshop keyboard resources will be shared and practical ideas about organ technique that help the organist play and lead hymns of other cultures and styles in a way that is musically energized and true to the spirit of the hymn will be demonstrated.
3. Enlivening Liturgy (Burkhardt and Langlois) The greatest challenge of the church musician is to lead music that is repeated from week to week within the context of worship in motivating and inspiring ways. This session will look at how organ registration/instrumentation, articulation, harmonization, and pulse "enliven" liturgy. In addition, ideas on how to keep the congregation interested in singing the liturgy, balancing repetition and change, and incorporating alternatives into the weekly liturgical ritual will be shared. Resources for settings of the Lutheran communion liturgy as well as other communion and non-communion liturgical settings will be highlighted.
4. Hymn Festival: "At All Times and in All Places" (Burkhardt and Langlois) A celebration of global hymnody led by Langlois and Burkhardt, with choir, handbells, wind and percussion instruments, and organ.
5. Organ Technique Workshop and Mini Master Class Bring some organ repertoire or hymn preludes/introductions that you've been working on that somehow puzzle you, and we'll learn from each other's questions and dilemmas.
6. Working with Children's Choirs (Burkhardt) This hands–on session with a demonstration children's choir will focus on a whole person approach to singing and learning. Rehearsal techniques, teaching strategies, and new repertoire will be shared throughout the workshop.

Dates and Locations

• Friday / Saturday July 10–11
  Seattle WA Area

  Trinity Lutheran Church
  6215 196th St SW
  Lynnwood WA 98036
  
  Directions:
  

  From Northbound 15: Take Exit #181A, left at stoplight (44th Ave W), left on 196th ST SW (Fred Meyer) Trinity is one block West of Highway 99 on the right side.
  From Southbound 15Take Exit #181, left at stoplight (196th St SW) Trinity is one block West of Highway 99 on the right side.
  Northbound 405:To Southbound 15, follow directions above.
  
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• Monday/Tuesday July 13–14
  Los Angeles, CA Area

  Bethany Lutheran Church
  4644 Clark Ave.
  Long Beach CA 90808

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• Monday/Tuesday July 20–21
  Minneapolis MN Area

  Luther Seminary, Olson Campus Center
  1490 Fulham St.
  St. Paul MN 55108

  Directions:
  Located one block east of Highway 280 and Como Ave. in St. Paul. The Olson Campus Center and the Chapel of the Incarnation are located at the corner of Hendon and Fulham Sts., One block east of Como Ave.
  

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• Wednesday/Thursday July 22–23
  Chicago IL Area

  Grace Lutheran Church
  7300 W Division St
  River Forest IL 60305

  Directions:
  Grace Lutheran Church is at the corner of Bonnie Brae and Division, one block west of Harlem Avenue in River Forest, Illinois, nine miles west of downtown Chicago.
  From the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290): Exit at Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B). Travel north on Harlem approximately 2 miles to Division. Turn left. Grace Lutheran Church and School is one block ahead on your left.
  From North Avenue: Turn south on Harlem to Division (about a half mile). Turn right. Grace Lutheran Church and School is one block ahead on your left.

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• Friday/Saturday July 24–25
  Columbia SC Area

  St. Paul Lutheran Church
  1715 Bull Street
  Columbia SC 29201

  Directions:
  From I-26 east or west:Take the I-126 exit to Columbia. The interstate becomes Elmwood Ave and ends at Bull St. Turn right onto Bull St. and travel three blocks. The church is on the right. Parking is available across the street.

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• Monday / Tuesday July 27–28
  Columbus OH Area

  Gethsemane Lutheran Church
  35 E Stanton Ave
  Columbus OH 43214

  Directions:
  From the North: I-71 South to Morse/Sinclair Road Exit 116 As you exit you will come to a traffic light (Sinclair Rd) — turn LEFT (South) Immediately prepare to turn RIGHT (West) onto Morse Road Follow Morse Road for 1.1 miles to High Street/US-23 Turn RIGHT (North) follow High Street/US-23 (North) 0.8 miles to Stanton Ave. Tim Horton's/Cold Stone Creamery is on the corner in front of Gethsemane. Turn RIGHT (East) onto Stanton Ave, Gethsemane is on your right. See additional directions to overflow parking below.
  From the South: I-71 North to Morse/Sinclair Road Exit 116 Get in the far left turn lane (sign for Morse Road). — Turn Left (West) Follow Morse Road for 1.1 miles to High Street/US-23 Turn RIGHT (North) follow High Street/US-23 (North) 0.8 miles to Stanton Ave. Tim Horton's/Cold Stone Creamery is on the corner in front of Gethsemane. Turn RIGHT (East) onto Stanton Ave, Gethsemane is on your right. See additional directions to overflow parking below.
  From the East: I-71 West to I-71 North I-71 North to Morse/Sinclair Road Exit 116 Get in the far left turn lane (sign for Morse Road). Ð Turn Left (West) Follow Morse Road for 1.1 miles to High Street/US-23 Turn RIGHT (North) follow High Street/US-23 (North) 0.8 miles to Stanton Ave. Tim Horton's/Cold Stone Creamery is on the corner in front of Gethsemane. Turn RIGHT (East) onto Stanton Ave, Gethsemane is on your right. See additional directions to overflow parking below.
  From the West: I-71 East to I-71 North I-71 North to Morse/Sinclair Road Exit 116 Get in the far left turn lane (sign for Morse Road). — Turn Left (West) Follow Morse Road for 1.1 miles to High Street/US-23 Turn RIGHT (North) follow High Street/US-23 (North) 0.8 miles to Stanton Ave. Tim Horton's/Cold Stone Creamery is on the corner in front of Gethsemane. Turn RIGHT (East) onto Stanton Ave, Gethsemane is on your right. See additional directions to overflow parking below. To Overflow Parking from Stanton Ave & High Street/US-23 Location: Saint Michael Catholic Church, 5750 N. High Street Follow High Street/US-23 North 0.37 miles Ð a few blocks to Saint Michael Catholic Church (on the right). Follow the signage and volunteers giving directions to parking. Shuttles will be available for those who choose not to walk. All shuttles will be running during arrival, lunch and departure times. Limited shuttle service will be available throughout the day. Pick-up and drop-off locations will be marked at St. MichaelÕs and Gethsemane.
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• Thursday/Friday August 6–7
  Philadelphia PA Area

  St Paul's Lutheran Church
  415 E Athens Ave
  Ardmore PA 19003

  Directions:
  From Philadelphia: City Line Avenue south to Lancaster Avenue (Rte 30)Turn right on Lancaster and follow for about 2 miles. Turn Left on Wynnwood Avenue. Athens avenue is the second light,Church is on the left.
  From Allentown and NE Extension: I-476 South to Broomall/Upper Darby exit [rt. 3]. Turn left and follow route 3 to top of hill (shopping center on left). Turn left onto Eagle road. Follow Eagle road across Haverford Avenue (2 miles) Eagle becomes Wynnewood Avenue. Go one more mile, St Paul's Lutheran Church is on your right, at Athens avenue.
  From Northern New Jersey, Western PA or Northeast Philadelphia: Take PA turnpike to route 476 exit (where NE extension, 476 and east-west turnpike come together) Take 476 south about 10 miles to Broomall/Upper Darby exit; follow directions from NE Extension.
  From the South: Take Interstate 95 north to 476 North (Plymouth Meeting). Exit at Broomall/Upper Darby (route 3). Turn right and follow Route 3 to the top of hill. Shopping center on left. Turn left on Eagle road. Follow Eagle road across Haverford Avenue (2 miles) Eagle Road becomes Wynnewood Avenue. Go one more mile. St Paul's is on the right, at Athens Avenue.

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Clinician Biographies

Dr. Michael Burkhardt is internationally known for his innovative and inspiring hymn festivals and for his creative work with children, and as a choral clinician, organ recitalist, and hymn festival leader.
From 2001–2007 he served on the faculty of Carthage College (ELCA) in Kenosha, WI, as Director of Choral Activities, College Organist, and Artist in Residence. Prior to his appointment at Carthage, he was a Faculty Associate in organ at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. In addition, he served Christ College Irvine (LCMS), Irvine, CA, as College Organist and head of studies in church music and music education, as well as Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN, and Trinity Seminary, Columbus, OH, as Guest Lecturer in their Master of Sacred Music programs. He is currently Director of Worship and the Arts at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Livonia, Michigan.

Dr. Burkhardt is a graduate of Carthage College, Kenosha, WI. He earned his M.M. degree from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, and his D.M.A. degree from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. He has performed and led seminars at both national and regional events for the American Guild of Organists, the Hymn Society, the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, the Presbyterian Association of Musicians, the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts, and the American Choral Directors Association. He made his symphonic hall debut in 1999, leading a Lutheran Hymn Festival as organist-conductor at the Meyerson Symphony Hall in Dallas, TX. In the Fall of 2003 he toured in South Korea, presenting hymn festival-organ recitals and service playing-improvisation seminars. He returned to South Korea in May of 2007 and in October of 2008 to perform and teach at Yonsei, Mokwon, and Seoul Theological Universities.

Dr. Burkhardt is author of Part–Singing Global Style, a resource focusing on sequential part-singing techniques in treble arrangements of global pieces, and author of Singing with Understanding, a curriculum utilizing the great hymns, folksongs and spirituals of the Church to share faith stories and to teach the elements of music and worship. He is composer of two settings of the Eucharistic liturgy, A New Song and Missa St. Andrew, as well as numerous organ improvisations, choral octavos and handbell compositions, available through MorningStar Music Publishers of St. Louis, MO.

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Dr. Kristina Langlois has been the Director of Music and Worship at Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, MN, since 2000, and Organist there since 1993. She administers an extensive choral and instrumental music program within the context of liturgical worship. Before coming to Westwood, she taught music courses and organ at Hamline University from 1986-1995 and served as Director of Music at Hamline United Methodist Church in St. Paul from 1986-1993.

Kristina earned a BachelorÕs degree in Education and a Master of Church Music degree from Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois; and she completed her Doctor of Music degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Her organ teachers have been Thomas Gieschen, Herbert Gotsch, and Wolfgang RŸbsam.

She is a former Dean of the Twin Cities Chapter of the AGO, has served the AGO in various committee capacities, and has served as adjudicator in numerous AGO/Schubert Club sponsored organ competitions. She has performed organ recitals in Chicago, the Twin Cities, and in Germany. Dr. Langlois also served as organist and organ clinician for various regional conventions and organ music workshops, most recently a lecture-demonstration on the life and music of Hugo Distler at the AGO National Convention in Minneapolis. She also co-edited With a Voice of Singing, a festschrift celebrating the life of church musician Ronald A. Nelson. Dr. Langlois teaches piano and organ privately, and her hymn settings and choral music are published by MorningStar Music Publications and Augsburg Fortress.

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Nancy Jessup teaches handbells at Concordia University, Irvine, where she is responsible for two of the four handbell choirs, teaches private handbell lessons, coaches the quartet handbell ensemble, RESOUND!, and handbell coaching on all levels. She also co-teaches the Handbell Methods class. Nancy has been ringing for over 30 years and has taught at conferences and workshops throughout the United States, in Canada, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In addition to handbells, Nancy is a University Supervisor for elementary student teachers.

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William H. Mathis is Minister of Music and Fine Arts at the Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church in Minneapolis. In addition to his work at church, Bill is an active clinician in both the choral and handbell fields, giving special emphasis to teaching rehearsal technique and musicianship. He has been the conductor of AGEHR's National Festivals and Directors' Seminar, as well as many events at the local and regional levels.

Bill is the music director of the Twin Cities community handbell ensemble, Bells of the Lakes, a group noted for its dual focus of performance and education. His compositions are found in the catalogues of thirteen publishers.

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