2013 IMDU Applied Studies Institute

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Dr. Judith C. McAllister, International Minister of Music/President

AIM 2013 JULY 1-5

Baltimore, MA

APPLIED STUDIES INSTITUTE

Evangelist Vetrea Slack Ruffin, Dean of Education Dr. Sherry Nobles-White, Assistant Dean of Education

CHILDREN’S MUSIC FORUM - Elder David Perry, Facilitator

TIME LOCATION TUESDAY - 2 WEDNESDAY - 3 THURSDAY - 4 FRIDAY - 5 9:00 - 9:45

AM 307/308 Morning Mania

Morning Mania

Children’s Choir Rehearsal

General Session

10:00 - 10:50 AM

311/312/

313

Tween Tweeter Video Rhythm

The Voice


The Voice

Children’s Choir Sings Sunday School

Convention

Awards and Certificates

11:00 - 12:00 PM

311/312/

313


The Voice


The Voice

Lunch

National Orchestra

11:30 - 12:00 PM

307/308 Lunch Lunch Children’s Choir Sings Mission / Evangelism

Convention

Lunch

12:00 - 1:00 PM

307/308 Children’s Church

Children’s Church

Children’s Choir Sings Music / Youth Convention

12:00 Pick Up

1:00 - 2:00 PM

307/308 Children’s Choir Rehearsal

Children’s Choir Rehearsal

2:30 - 4:30 PM

ROOMS

307/308

International Youth Choir Rehearsal

International Youth Choir Rehearsal

6:00 - 7:00 PM

307/308 Rising Stars Talent Show

7:00 – 10:30 PM

HALLS E/F Worship Service Worship Service Worship Service Worship Service

CHOIR DIRECTORS’ FORUM - Evangelist T. Lynn Smith, Facilitator (For Choir Directors, Aspiring Choir Directors & Leaders of Musical Groups) (This is a Concurring Clinical Forum)

TIME LOCATION TUESDAY - 2 WEDNESDAY - 3 THURSDAY - 4 FRIDAY - 5 7:15 – 7:45 AM HILTON (Key

Ballroom 12) IMD DAILY

PRAYER

HILTON (Latrobe)

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

8:00 - 8:50 AM

ROOM

338 Pastor, Help Me

Help You (Sister Cynthia Stargell)

Teaching Music to Choir Members

How to Teach a Song in 7 minutes or less

(Evang. T. Lynn Smith)

The 5 Senses of Choir Decorum

(Elder Sam Townsend)

9:00 - 9:50 AM

ROOM

338

Effective Choir Directing

The Making of a Great Choir Director

(Evang. Sybil Finney)

GENERAL SESSION:

Songs that Heal the Hurt

(Evang. T. Lynn Smith, Eld.

Sam Townsend, Cynthia Stargell, & Ladell Fortune)

Think Like a Choir Member, Be a

Levite (Evang. T. Lynn Smith

& Elder Sam Townsend)

GENERAL SESSION:

(Choir Director's & Leadership Forums) The Davidic Order

of Worship: "21st Century Applications"

(Dr. Judith McAllister,

VP Barbara Sago, Evang.

T. Lynn Smith, Dr. Curtis

Lewis, Pastor Alvin

Coleman, Evang. Sybil

Finney, Eld. Robert

Moore) 10:00 - 10:50

AM ROOM

338 Vocal Warm-ups

and Choral Conducting!

(Evang. T. Lynn Smith & Ladell Fortune)

GENERAL SESSION:

Songs that Heal the Hurt

(Evang. T. Lynn Smith, Eld.

Sam Townsend, Cynthia Stargell, & Ladell Fortune)

Quorum of Directors Meeting

(Evang. T. Lynn Smith)

GENERAL SESSION:

(Choir Director's & Leadership Forums) The Davidic Order

of Worship: "21st Century Applications"


VP Barbara Sago, Evang.

T. Lynn Smith, Dr. Curtis

Lewis, Pastor Alvin

Coleman, Evang. Sybil

Finney, Eld. Robert Moore) 11:00 – 1:00 PM HALLS E/F Worship Service Worship Service Worship Service Worship Service

1:45 - 2:40 PM

ROOM

338 COGIC Chorale

Rehearsal COGIC Chorale

Rehearsal COGIC Chorale

Rehearsal 5:00 - 6:45

PM ROOMS

341/342 IMD

MASS CHOIR REHEARSAL

IMD MASS CHOIR REHEARSAL


7:00 – 10:30 PM HALLS E/F Worship Service Worship Service Worship Service Worship Service

LEADERSHIP FORUM - Vice President Barbara Jackson-Sago For Jurisdictional Ministers of Music/Presidents, Regional Coordinators and Executive Staff

TIME LOCATION TUESDAY - 2 WEDNESDAY- 3 THURSDAY - 4 FRIDAY - 5 7:15 – 7:45

AM HILTON (Key Ballroom 12)

IMD DAILY PRAYER

HILTON (Latrobe) IMD DAILY PRAYER IMD DAILY PRAYER IMD DAILY PRAYER 8:00 - 8:50

AM HILTON

(Key Ballroom 8) Leadership &

Accountability (Evng. Winona L Jones)

HILTON (Johnson A/B)

GENERAL SESSION: The Priest and the

Levite: Understanding the

Relationship between the Pastor and the Music Ministry (VP B. Sago, Pas. A. Coleman,

Dr. C. Lewis & Others)

Conflict Resolution Strategies

Doing What’s Best for All

(Evang. Edith Ferguson)

9:00 - 9:50 AM

HILTON (Key Ballroom 8)

How to Build your Local/District/ Jurisdictional

Choir/Music Dept. (Evang. Cynthia Benning &

Evang. Markita Knight//Min.

Zaccheus Hayslett)


GENERAL SESSION: The Priest and the

Levite: Understanding the

Relationship between the Pastor and the Music Ministry (VP B. Sago, Pas. A. Coleman,

Dr. C. Lewis & Others)

The History of the IMD

(Dr. Curtis Lewis &

Staff)

ROOM

338

GENERAL SESSION: (Choir Director's & Leadership Forums) The Davidic Order of

Worship: "21st Century Applications"

(Dr. J. McAllister, VP B. Sago,

Evng. T. L. Smith, Dr. C Lewis,

Pas. A. Coleman, Evng. S.

Finney, Eld. Robert Moore)

10:00 – 10:50 AM


The Visionary Leader:

Moving Beyond Complacency

(Min. Zaccheus Hayslett)


Informational Session for Regional

Coordinators (Dr. Judith McAllister)

W.O.W. Warriors of Worship

Spiritual Empowerment:

Strategies for Effective Warfare in Worship.

(Evang. Sybil

Finney)

ROOM

338

GENERAL SESSION: (Choir Director's & Leadership Forums) The Davidic Order of

Worship: "21st Century Applications"

(Dr. J. McAllister, VP B. Sago,

Evng. T. L. Smith, Dr. C Lewis,

Pas. A. Coleman, Evng. S.

Finney, Eld. Robert Moore)

11:00 – 1:00 PM


4:00-4:50 ROOM

338

The President Speaks to the Executive Staff (President McAllister)

5:00 - 6:45 PM

ROOMS

341/342 IMD MASS CHOIR

REHEARSAL IMD MASS CHOIR

REHEARSAL IMD MASS CHOIR

REHEARSAL 7:00 – 10:30

PM HALLS E/F Worship Service Worship Service Worship Service Worship Service

MUSIC INDUSTRY/MINISTRY FORUM – Vice President Ricky Payton and

Evangelist Dolores Diggs, Facilitators

TIME LOCATION TUESDAY - 2 WEDNESDAY - 3 THURSDAY - 4 FRIDAY - 5 7:15 – 7:45

AM HILTON (Key


PRAYER

HILTON (Latrobe)

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

8:00 - 8:50 AM

ROOMS

341/342

Music Motives: This is My Story, This is My Song (Vice President

Kim Burrell)

The Anointed Songwriter

(Derrick Starks)

Understanding the Music Business &

the Gospel Industry Today

(Dr Ricky Payton)

9:00 - 9:50 AM

ROOMS 341/342

Singing Under the Anointing

(Part 1) (Psalmist

Bettye Nelson)

GENERAL SESSION:

Songleaders’ Boot Camp:

How to Effectively Drive a Song

(VP Kim Burrell, Psalmist

Betty Nelson, Dr. Sybil Finney

& Evang. Markita Knight)

Singing Under the Anointing

(Part 2) (Psalmist

Bettye Nelson)

GENERAL SESSION:

(Music Industry/ Ministry and Praise &

Worship Forums) Ministering Under

the Anointing: "What Does that

Look Like" (Dr Ricky Payton, Pslm.

Sharon Jackson, Evang.

Dolores Diggs, Pslm Betty

Nelson & Others)

ROOM

339

Radio Promotion & Airplay I

(Ron Briggs)

FOR WOMEN in Music Ministry

(For Women Only) (Evang. Janice Craig)

10:00 - 10:50 AM

ROOMS

341/342 Vocal Fitness

Workout: Technique & Vocal Health

(Alex Asaph Ward)

GENERAL SESSION:

Songleaders’ Boot Camp:

How to Effectively Drive a Song

(VP Kim Burrell, Psalmist

Betty Nelson, Dr. Sybil Finney

& Evang. Markita Knight)

Vocal Fitness Workout:

Technique & Vocal Health

(Alex Asaph Ward)

GENERAL SESSION:



the Anointing: "What Does that

Look Like" (Dr Ricky Payton, Pslm.



Nelson & Others) ROOM

339

Radio Promotion & Airplay II

(Ron Briggs)

FOR MEN in Music Ministry (For Men Only) (Pastor Rodney

Posey)

11:00 – 1:00 PM


5:00 - 6:45 PM

ROOMS

341/342 IMD




7:00 – 10:30 PM


PRAISE & WORSHIP FORUM – Psalmist Sharon Jackson, Facilitator

TIME LOCATION TUESDAY - 2 WEDNESDAY - 3 THURSDAY - 4 FRIDAY - 5 7:15 – 7:45

AM HILTON (Key


PRAYER

HILTON (Latrobe)

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

8:00 - 8:50 AM

ROOM

340

In Spirit and in Truth

(Pursuit in Worship) (Psalmist Sharon

Jackson)

Tapping into the Vein of Worship

(Wonder in Worship) (Psalmist Sharon

Jackson)

What’s Your Passion?

(Purpose In Worship) (Pastor Rodney Posey)

It’s All About Relationship

(Connection in Worship) (Psalmist Sharon

Jackson) 9:00 - 9:50

AM ROOM

340 Teaching Your

Congregation to Worship

(Cohesiveness in Worship)

(Pastor Rodney Posey)

GENERAL SESSION: (Praise & Worship Forum) The Art of Leading

Worship (Psalmist Sharon Jackson,

Minister David Daughtry, Pastor

Rodney Posey, and others)

Effective Praise & Worship

(Preparation in Worship)

(Minister David Daughtry)

ROOMS 341/342

GENERAL SESSION:



the Anointing: "What Does that Look

Like" (Dr Ricky Payton, Pslm.



Nelson & Others) 10:00 - 10:50

AM ROOM

340

The Language of Worship

(Communication in Worship)

(Psalmist Sharon Jackson)

GENERAL SESSION: (Praise & Worship Forum) The Art of Leading

Worship Psalmist Sharon Jackson,

Minister David Daughtry, Pastor

Rodney Posey, and others)

Send Judah First Vocal

Placements (Psalmist Sharon Jackson & Staff)

ROOMS

341/342

GENERAL SESSION:



the Anointing: "What Does that Look

Like" (Dr Ricky Payton, Pslm.



Nelson & Others) 11:00 – 1:00


3:30 - 5:00 PM

ROOM

338 Worship Team

Rehearsal Worship Team

Rehearsal Worship Team

Rehearsal 5:00 - 6:45

PM ROOMS 341/342




7:00 – 10:30 PM


ORCHESTRAL FORUM - Elder Ezra Howard, Facilitator

TIME LOCATION TUESDAY - 2 WEDNESDAY- 3 THURSDAY - 4 FRIDAY - 5

7:15 – 7:45 AM


IMD DAILY PRAYER

HILTON (Latrobe)

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

8:00-8:50 AM

ROOM

324

Instrumental Skills

Enhancement Workshop

Instrumental Skills Enhancement

Workshop


Workshop

9:00-9:50 AM

ROOM

324 ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL

ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL

Everything You Need to Know

About the Requirements of

Orchestral Ministry 101 (Ezra Howard)

ROOM

326

GENERAL SESSION:

(Musicians & Orchestral Forums)

The Sound of the Anointed Minstrel:

"Kingdom Musicians"

(Michael Bereal, Derrick

Jackson, Pastor Curtis Daniel,

David Blakely, Ezra Howard&

Others)

10:00 - 10:50 AM

ROOM

324

ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL

ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL

ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL

ROOM

326

GENERAL SESSION:

(Musicians & Orchestral Forums)


"Kingdom Musicians"




Others) 11:00 – 1:00


1:45 - 2:40 PM

ROOM

324 Instrumental

Skills Enhancement

Workshop


Workshop


Workshop

5:00 - 6:00 PM

ROOM

324 ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL

ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL

ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL

HALLS E/F ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL

7:00 – 10:30 PM


LITURGICAL DANCERS’ FORUM – Evangelist Rochelle Robbins, Facilitator


AM HILTON (Key


PRAYER

HILTON (Latrobe)

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

8:00 - 8:50 AM

HALLS E/F Choreography (Sarah Byrd)

Called to Dance (Sarah Byrd & Liturgist

Rochelle Robbins)

Choreography (Sarah Byrd)

9:00 - 9:50 AM

HALLS E/F Liturgical Dance Rehearsal (Liturgist

Rochelle Robbins)

Liturgical Dance Rehearsal (Liturgist

Rochelle Robbins)

Liturgical Dance Rehearsal (Liturgist

Rochelle Robbins)

10:00 - 10:50 AM

HALLS E/F Liturgical Dance Rehearsal (Liturgist

Rochelle Robbins)

Building a Dance Ministry in

Your Church (ADULTS ONLY)

(Sarah Byrd & Liturgist Rochelle Robbins)

Building a Dance Ministry in

Your Church (ADULTS ONLY)

(Sarah Byrd & Liturgist Rochelle

Robbins)

11:00 – 1:00 PM


5:00 - 6:45 PM

ROOMS

341/342 IMD




7:00 – 10:30 PM


MUSICIANS’ FORUM - David Blakely, Facilitator

TIME LOCATION TUESDAY - 2 WEDNESDAY- 3 THURSDAY - 4 FRIDAY - 5

7:15 – 7:45 AM


IMD DAILY PRAYER

HILTON (Latrobe)

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

8:00 - 8:50 AM

ROOM

326

“Show Me That” KEYBOARDS

(Derrick Jackson,

David Blakely, Michael Bereal, &

Pastor Curtis Daniel)

“Show Me That” BASS GUITAR (Keith Newton &

Jeremy Lewis)

Business for the Musician

(Derrick Jackson,

David Blakely, Michael Bereal, &

Pastor Curtis Daniel)

9:00 - 9:50 AM

ROOM 326

Accompaniment for Choir, Soloist,

Ensemble & Speaker

(Pastor Curtis Daniel)

GENERAL SESSION:

Recognizing “THE SOUND”

in the House

(When to Transition in Worship Service)


Michael Bereal, Derrick

Jackson, Pastor Curtis

Daniel, David Blakely, &

Others)

“Show Me That” ORGAN

(Pastor Curtis Daniel

& ARTISTS)

GENERAL SESSION:

(Musicians and Orchestral Forums)


"Kingdom Musicians"




Others) 10:00 - 10:50 AM

ROOM

326 Developing Better

Chord Progressions

(Derrick Jackson)

GENERAL SESSION:

Recognizing “THE SOUND”

in the House

(When to Transition in Worship Service)


Michael Bereal, Derrick

Jackson, Pastor Curtis

Daniel, David Blakely, &

Others)

Special Session with

Pastor Rudolph Stanfield

GENERAL SESSION:

(Musicians and Orchestral Forums)


"Kingdom Musicians"




Others) 11:00 – 1:00


2:00 – 3:00 ROOM

326

“Show Me That” DRUMS

(Andrew Tingle &

Josh Mayfield)


(Andrew Tingle &

Josh Mayfield)


(Andrew Tingle &

Josh Mayfield) 3:30 - 5:00

PM ROOM

326

MUSICIANS REHEARSAL

MUSICIANS REHEARSAL &

MUSICIANS REHEARSAL

5:00 - 6:45 PM

ROOMS 341/342




7:00 – 10:30 PM


INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR FORUM – Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy,

Facilitator


AM HILTON (Key


PRAYER

HILTON (Latrobe)

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

IMD DAILY PRAYER

9:00 - 9:50 AM

ROOM

337

Young Choir Directors

(Minister Micheal

Hunt)

Worship Wars? Old School Meets

New School (Evangelist Vandalyn

Kennedy/Minister Michael Hunt)

Guarding Your Anointing

(Vice President

Kim Burrell)

HALLS E/F Young Ladies Only

“Can You Hear Me Now?”

Hilton

Key

Ballroom

Young Men Only

“Welcome to the Locker Room”

10:00 - 10:50 AM

ROOM

337

The Explosive Youth Choir: (What Makes a

Youth Choir Dynamic?)

(Elder B. McCargo)

Many Callings, One Person:

(Balancing Music Ministry, Preaching, Serving, Praying…)

(Evangelism

Vandalyn Kennedy)

Guarding Your Anointing

(Vice President Kim Burrell)

HALLS E/F Young Ladies Only

“Can You Hear Me Now?”

Hilton Key

Ballroom

Young Men Only

“Welcome to the Locker Room”

11:00 – 1:00 PM


2:30 - 4:30 PM

(See Below)*

ROOMS

307/308 International Youth Choir

Rehearsal

International Youth Choir

Rehearsal

3:00 – 6:00 PM

(See Below)*

ROOMS

341/342

International Youth Choir

Rehearsal (See Below)*

5:00 - 6:45 PM

ROOMS

341/342 IMD




7:00 – 10:30 PM


• The International Youth Choir will rehearse from 3:00 until 6:00 PM on Thursday Only. All other days will meet at the time as specified on the schedule.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULES

TIME LOCATION TUESDAY - 5 WEDNESDAY - 6 THURSDAY - 7 FRIDAY - 8 SEE

SCHEDULE HALLS E/F Send Judah First

LITURGICAL DANCERS

NOTE SPECIAL TIME

9:00 – 9:50 am Tuesday ONLY

Send Judah First LITURGICAL

DANCERS NOTE SPECIAL

TIME 10:00 – 10:50 am

Wednesday ONLY

Send Judah First LITURGICAL

DANCERS LOCATION TBD

9:30 - 10:50 am Thursday ONLY

9:00-9:45 AM

ROOMS

307/308

Children’s Choir

9:00-10:50 AM

ROOM 324

J.O. Patterson Sr. Fine Arts Orchestra



1:00 - 2:00 PM

ROOMS

307/308 Children’s

Choir Children’s

Choir

1:45 – 2:40 PM

ROOM

338

COGIC Chorale

COGIC Chorale

COGIC Chorale

2:30 - 4:30 PM

(See Below)*

ROOMS

307/308

IMD Youth Choir

IMD Youth Choir

3:00 – 6:00 PM

(See Below)*

ROOMS

341/342 IMD

Youth Choir (See Below)*

3:30 – 5:00 PM

ROOMS 338

Send Judah First WORSHIP TEAM



3:30 – 5:00 PM

ROOM

326

MUSICIANS' REHEARSAL



5:00 – 6:00 PM

ROOM

324




5:00 – 6:00 PM

HALLS E/F J.O. Patterson Sr. Fine Arts Orchestra

5:00 – 6:45 ROOMS

341/342

IMD Mass Choir

IMD Mass Choir

IMD Mass Choir

• The International Youth Choir will rehearse from 3:00 until 6:00 PM on Thursday Only. All other days will meet at the time as specified on the schedule.

AIM 2013

International Music Department

Educational Division CLASS & WORKSHOP

DESCRIPTIONS

CHILDREN’S MUSIC FORUM

*THE VOICE* Vincent Harris and Staff

This class has been designed to ignite within young people an enthusiasm and passion for worship, while equipping them with the technical skills to serve. As we encourage them to sing with confidence and originality, we will focus on technical aspects of vocal production and help students to develop a deeper appreciation of music. In addition, we will examine how to properly prepare for ministry–giving strategies that will allow the vocalists to use their God-given gifts to their fullest potential. Group and individual instruction will be provided.

CHOIR DIRECTORS’ FORUM

*TEACHING MUSIC TO CHOIR MEMBERS* (How to Teach a Song in 7 Minutes or Less)

Evangelist T. Lynn Smith, Coordinator, Quorum of Directors

It is essential that we make the most of our rehearsal time and effort, as so many choir members devote less of their time to rehearsal sessions. This class will equip you with techniques that will help you to teach choir members more effectively and efficiently. You will be given tips on how to “Pre-Teach” and “Post-Teach” your choir. This class is a “must have” for all choir directors.

*THE 5 SENSES OF CHOIR DECORUM* Minister Sam L. Townsend, Jr., Clinician

In this class we will take a fresh approach to a familiar subject, Choir Decorum. By definition Decorum is having good taste in conduct or appearance. By design, God has equipped us with 5 natural senses to help us make judgments regarding our decorum based on a simple perception of situations or facts. During this open discussion we will, not only deal with the obvious, but we will go underneath the choir robe, above the melodic sound, beyond the well-intentioned heart and examine the true state of our choirs.

*EFFECTIVE CHOIR DIRECTING* Dr. Sybil Finney, Clinicians

The choir director plays a significant role in helping to create and sustain a harmonious union between the musical aggregation and the music rendered. This is a "hands-on" instruction and application course. It is meant to help choir directors of any size choir. In this class we will address: mental, physical, and spiritual preparation; clear director signals; effective communication; moving in the spirit; timely musical entries and exits, enhancing your directing ministry, and so much more.

*VOCAL WARM-UPS AND CHORAL CONDUCTING!* Evangelist T. Lynn Smith and Brother Ladell Fortune, Clinicians

In our quest for better singing, we need to learn some important vocal warm-up techniques that will help us to maintain our voice in a healthy condition. These warm-up exercises will also help us to build a strong set of vocals, as well as train a very important set of muscles called our "Vocal Cords". Understanding our Vocal Cords and how they work is vital!

*THINK LIKE A CHOIR MEMBER—BE A LEVITE!* Evangelist T. Lynn Smith and Elder Sam Townsend, Clinicians

This class will raise the level of the choir member’s spiritual thinking to the level of the Levite. It is important for choir members to realize that they are to exemplify holiness—mind, body, and spirit. They must reject the spirit of pride, jealousy, strife, envy, contention, competition and other negative influences that would hinder purity in music ministry. This class is a must for all choir members.

*FROM THE CHIEF MUSICIAN: PASTOR, HELP ME HELP YOU* Sister Cynthia D. Stargell, Clinician

This class will enhance the bond between pastors and directors/ministers of music. Attendees in this class will learn how give and receive clear directions; boundaries within commitment; keeping the door of communication open, and more. Pastors and Ministers of Music are certainly encouraged to attend.

*SONGS THAT HEAL THE HURT* Facilitators: Evangelist t. Lynn Smith, Elder Sam Townsend,

Sister Cynthia D. Stargell, and Brother Ladell Fortune

This is a two-hour general session that will be a blessing to all. Life would be much simpler if we could forgive people “once and for all” and be done with it. For most of us, the decision to forgive is straightforward, but the process of forgiving is more difficult. Forgiveness is a journey that requires effort, time, perseverance, and prayer. Forgiveness is seldom easy, but it is always right. You can only gain by attending this class.

LEADERSHIP FORUM

*LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY* Evangelist Winona Lewis Jones, Clinician

God created us with a capacity to lead; but becoming a leader involves a process. What elements make one a leader? What is the purpose of leadership? This class will explore principles necessary for successful leadership. In addition to exploring skills needed to be effective, we will also cover issues such as accountability and integrity.

*HOW TO BUILD YOUR LOCAL, DISTRICT, AND JURISDICTIONAL CHOIR*

Evangelist Markita Knight, Minister Zacchaeus Hayslett, and Evangelist Cynthia Benning, Clinicians

What helps to make a good Local, District or Jurisdictional Choir? District and Jurisdictional Choirs are very different from the local church choir; and this class is for Local, District, Jurisdictional leaders, choir members and directors who desire to make their choir the BEST that it can be. Attendees will learn strategies that are particular to their regions, as well as factors that can promote or hinder their choir’s growth and effectiveness.

*THE VISIONARY LEADER: MOVING BEYOND COMPLACENCY* Minister Zaccheus Hayslett, Clinician

Too many people are placed into leadership positions without a vision for the organization or department that they will lead. All great leaders possess two things: They know where they are going, and they are able to persuade others to follow. This class will deal with the leader’s foresight and the ability to gather people around it.

*W.O.W. - WARRIORS OF WORSHIP* Dr. Sybil Finney, Clinician

This class will cover Spiritual Empowerment Strategies for effective warfare in worship. The understanding of spiritual warfare is vital to the individual who accepts the call to the ministry of music. Although there are several varying and effective weapons notated in scripture, in this session, we will deal specifically with three: The Word of God, Praise, and intently, Prayer.

*HISTORY OF THE COGIC INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT* Dr. Curtis Lewis, Clinician

If the next generation is to partake of our heritage, we must commit to their remembrance our legacy so that they can, in turn, teach others. We must set up memorial stones that will cause them to ask: “What mean ye by these stones?” (Joshua 4:6, KJV) The COGIC (Collection of God Inspired Choruses) expression, and that of many black Pentecostal ministries, has been put on the back burner because it was labeled as the music of the unlearned, steeped in emotionalism, and said to have no redeeming value; but it is our desire to revive those songs that summon the very presence of God. We will revisit the great songs and hymns of faith that have, throughout the ages, served as a bulwark of strength for the Christian church; and we will examine the contributions of the great IMD pioneers who laid the foundation upon which our department now stands.

*CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES* Evangelist Edith Ferguson

Conflict is fact of human life. It occurs naturally in all kinds of settings. However, understanding how to effectively handle conflict is essential to the growth and continuous of your organization, church, home or department. This class will offer effective strategies that will help you to solve relational conflicts that arise in the church, workplace, home and whatever conflict may arise.

MUSIC INDUSTRY/MINISTRY FORUM

*UNDERSTANDING THE MUSIC BUSINESS & THE GOSPEL INDUSTRY TODAY* Dr. Ricky Payton, Vice President, Clinician

Promotion is a very important part of the Music Business. We will explore areas that will provide insight and understanding for aspiring artists, producers, as well as those involved in other areas of music. The Bible states that we are in this world, but not of the world. Although we do not ascribe to some of the “behind the scenes” practices of many music industry executives, we need to have clear understanding as to how this industry can be most beneficial to us as we move forward in the things of God.

Today’s Gospel music industry has expanded tremendously throughout the world. Aspects of Christian music have long struggled to gain general acceptance, even within the Christian community. The Christian music industry experienced explosive growth in the 1990s. Christian music sales grew to exceed those for classical, jazz, and new age music. Even so, the Christian music industry has experienced some of the same issues as the general market in recent years. This class will explore the present Gospel music industry that will help you to excel.

*RADIO PROMOTION AND AIRPLAY, PARTS I & II* Ron Briggs, Clinician

Many artists want to know how to get their music on the radio. It will take a great deal of work and research. This class will give both independent and major artists access to tools that will help generate radio airplay to help take their ministry to the next level.

*MUSIC MOTIVES: THIS IS MY STORY, THIS IS MY SONG* Kim Burrell, Vice President

Do you know your purpose? Are you operating in your purpose? What qualifies you to do what you are doing? Why are you doing what you are doing? What is your motive for doing what you’re doing? This class will help you to answer these questions and more.

*SINGING UNDER THE ANOINTING* Psalmist Bettye Nelson

The Anointing makes the difference! This class will explore three aspects of the anointing – what it is, the real reason why individuals are anointed, and how to ensure that one’s gift does not hinder the flow of the anointing.

*VOCAL FITNESS WORKOUT: TECHNIQUE & VOCAL HEALTH* Alex Asaph Ward

The voice is a priceless musical instrument that is designed to give God absolute praise. Because of this, we must seek ways of improving and cultivating our gifts so that the result is maximum usage. Vocal technique is a vital part of that development. The training for this class is rigorous and will challenge even the most experienced vocalist. The following will be enhanced: breath support, understanding and prevention of hoarseness, how to properly use one’s voice, how to avoid misuse of the voice, and much more.

*THE ANOINTED SONGWRITER* Derrick Starks

This class introduces techniques and principles for songwriting. We will cover areas such as: The Importance of writing music that glorifies God, Thematic Writing, Hook Development, and common formats in Gospel music. This is a writing workshop where students will learn to write in class, and receive immediate feedback from the instructor.

*FOR MEN/WOMEN IN MUSIC MINISTRY* Pastor Rodney Posey and Evangelist Janice Craig

These are two separate classes: one FOR MEN Only and the other, For WOMEN Only. These classes will cover proper attire for music ministry, whether it be praise and worship, choir, or liturgical dance. This class will also help individuals to realize the important role that men and women contribute to the ministry of music. You will be much more enlightened after having attended these classes.

PRAISE AND WORSHIP FORUM

*IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH: PURSUIT IN WORSHIP* Psalmist Sharon Jackson, Clinician

Are you pursuing God in worship? This class will help you do discover how to move toward God and abandon self, tradition, legalism and religion. It will help you to line up your desires with your purpose and pursue right things.

*TAPPING INTO THE VEIN OF WORSHIP* Psalmist Sharon Jackson, Clinician

It is crucial that we, as worship leaders, be thoroughly prepared to lead God’s people into His presence. We must not just be physically and musically prepared, but we must be spiritually prepared, as well. Many times, unnecessary damage is done when we haphazardly “administer” praise and worship because of unclean lives, impure motives, or simply because we do not fully understand the gravity of the office that we stand in when we stand as worship leader before God’s people. You will take a closer look at the physical aspect of tapping into a vein and then we will look at it spiritually

*EFFECTIVE PRAISE & WORSHIP: PREPARATION IN WORSHIP* Minister David Daughtry, Clinician

We understand praise and worship, and we have come into the realization that there must be a lifestyle of worship. Now we will deal with being adequately prepared for our worship services so that we may minister to God with excellence. This class will help the student to understand the importance of preparation in things like song selection and flow, rehearsals, musicianship and skillfulness, giving and following cues, as well as give several tips that will help the worship leader and team to be able to effectively lead the congregation forth in praise and worship. If time allows, we will even allow for students to come forward and “practice” leading worship (Psalm 33:3; 66:2).

*TEACHING YOUR CONGREGATION TO WORSHIP*

Pastor Rodney Posey, Clinician

This class will present tips and techniques that can be implemented to help the worship leader teach and train the congregation how to participate fuller in the worship experience. We must help the congregation to understand that they must be participators in, and not spectators of, the worship service. The entire congregation makes up the royal priesthood (I Peter 2:9).

*IT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIP: CONNECTION IN WORSHIP* Psalmist Sharon Jackson, Clinician

Relationship determines worship. Worship springs from the depth of your love. Worship is relational. It goes beyond just you and God. Who are you connected to and why? This study will help you in that determination.

*WHAT’S YOUR PASSION? (PURPOSE IN WORSHIP)* Psalmist Sharon Jackson, Clinician

It has been said that the thing you’re most passionate about is the thing that you are purposed to do. It behooves all believers to know what their purpose is and the passion related to that purpose. What’s yours? If you don’t know, this class will help you know.

*THE LANGUAGE OF WORSHIP: COMMUNICATION IN WORSHIP* Psalmist Sharon Jackson, Clinician

In this class you will study the worship terms, Old and New Testament styles, public Christian worship, framework of worship, worship as fellowship, scriptures of worship, sacrifices of worship, the qualification of the psalmist, and much more.

*SJF VOCAL PLACEMENTS * (For Current SJF Members Only)

Psalmist Sharon Jackson and Minister David Daughtry

As members of the Send Judah First, it is imperative that we minister not only with the anointing but with skill. We must be capable of being able to hear our parts, hold our parts and minister effectively on the microphone during times of praise and worship, as well as providing choir support. The Vocal Placement class allows for the opportunity to listen to the vocal abilities of those desiring to minister with SJF and make a determination as to whether or not the National Praise Team can benefit from the placement of that particular person on the team. Prospective members are asked to sing alone, as well as with a team, and they must be able to have an ear to hear their respective parts.

ORCHESTRAL FORUM

*INSTRUMENTAL SKILLS ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOP* Ezra Howard

Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. Psalm 33:3 (KJV)

Our objective is to provide a learning and sharing environment for instrumentalists so that they are equipped, inspired and encouraged to take their musicianship to the next level. The AIM Convention class time will be divided into two main sessions: Session I—Music Theory, Techniques, and Exercises. We will discuss and conduct various exercises dealing with music theory, scales, sight-reading, articulation, tone, blend and dynamics; Session II—Master Classes. During the Master Class session, musicians are divided into groups of like instruments. A skillful musician will instruct each group, discussing and demonstrating better playing techniques specific to their instrument.

*EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS OF ORCHESTRAL MINISTRY 101*

Ezra Howard

This class will explore and explain the necessary requirements of becoming a professional musician. It will feature personnel from various music schools and other trained musicians who will give insight into the various facets of being a professional orchestral musician. Discussion topics will include: Attending a music college or conservatory, how to audition for a music scholarship, how to become a member of a professional orchestra, the challenges and rewards of being a professional orchestral musician, utilizing your musicianship and training in the church.

LITURGICAL PRAISERS’ FORUM

*CHOREOGRAPHY* Sarah Byrd

This class is designed for those in liturgical dance ministry who would like to sharpen their choreography skills. Learn techniques as well as the differences between choreography for solo dancers, small and large ensembles.

*CALLED TO DANCE* Rochelle Robbins, Director, SJF Liturgical Dancers

Sarah Byrd

This class will help give understanding and direction as to why we dance, and explore topics such as: Expressive Worship/Dancing before the Lord, Dance and Warfare, Dance and the Word, and much more.

*BUILDING A DANCE MINISTRY IN YOUR LOCAL CHURCH* (ADULTS ONLY)

Sarah Byrd and Rochelle Robbins

This class will share the tools needed for effective ministry. Designed to explore issues such as working within the vision of leadership, the Role of a Dance Leader, how to build an effective team that will please God, Praising vs. Performing, finding resources to assist you, and creating a support system of like-minded individuals/ministries.

MUSICIANS’ FORUM

*SHOW ME THAT!!!* Derrick Jackson, David Blakely, Michael Bereal, Keyboard; Dr. Curtis Daniel/Artists, Organ; Pastor Keith Newton, Jeremy Lewis/Bass Guitar; and Andrew Tingle & Josh Mayfield, Drums

“Chenaniah, chief of the Levites was for song: He instructed about the song because he was skillful.” (I Chronicles 15:22, NKJV)

We must always endeavor to ensure the capability of musical maturity, through God’s anointing, while simultaneously perfecting our gifting through spiritual and intellectual pursuits. Those who play piano, keyboards, organ, bass, guitar and drums are encouraged to attend these classes for exposure to new techniques, chords, etc.

*ACCOMPANIMENT FOR CHOIR, SOLOIST, ENSEMBLE & SPEAKER* Curtis Daniel

There is an art to accompanying soloists, preachers, and musical aggregations. Accompanists should not be the focus of a ministry/performance, but a vehicle to enhance. This class will explore this art, helping musicians to compliment, not take away from the main performance source.

*DEVELOPING BETTER CHORD PROGRESSIONS* Derrick Jackson

This class is designed to assist students in developing an ear for producing better chord progressions by strengthening listening skills, exploring pitch recognition, as well as how to formulate FAT chords and execute precise fingering.

*BUSINESS FOR THE MUSICIAN* David Blakely

“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.” (Proverbs 22:29, KJV)

Many of today’s musicians find themselves in a quandary when it comes to balancing the spiritual with the natural—serving in the local church while also properly maintaining their own personal lives. This class deals with the business aspects of being a musician in the church. The questions addressed will include: ‘What should churches pay?’ ‘How do I acquire health insurance?’ etc. This class will questions like these and many more.

*RECOGNIZING “THE SOUND” IN THE HOUSE* (Designed for all musicians. Not limited to keyboardists.)

Dr. Judith McAllister, Michael Bereal, Derrick Jackson, Pastor Curtis Daniel, and David Blakely

Flowing in a worship service is not about playing the best chords and licks, but is about creating and maintaining an atmosphere for the presence of the Lord to dwell. It is the responsibility of every Levite to understand their purpose and role in the schematics of a worship service. Musicians must know how to recognize when the atmosphere of the worship service has changed and what to do when it does. This is a two-hour general forum that will help musicians to know how and when to transition in a worship service.

YOUTH FORUM

*YOUNG CHOIR DIRECTORS* Michael Hunt

“Let no man despise thy youth but be thou an example in both word and deed.” In this class, we will explore the spiritual and technical aspects of how to be an effective choir director. we will explore the importance of keeping a ministry focus, leading by example, using your influence for good, following leadership, the technical aspects of directing, and how to choose the appropriate songs.

*GUARDING YOUR ANOINTING!!!* Kim Burrell, Vice President

Just as we have a distinct fingerprint, God has a distinct path and purpose for our individual lives. We all have a story that has been written, and it is important for us to embrace and utilize every aspect of our stories to bring glory to God. One’s musical gifts are part of his story and sound, and we, therefore, must be sure that we are using our gifts to build God’s kingdom—not our own. There is a creative, anointed sound that must come from each of us, but we must position ourselves for that sound to be released. We will examine how one can guard his anointing and maximize his effectiveness for the Kingdom of God by remaining in the specific place of ministry that God has ordained for his life.

*WORSHIP WARS? (OLD SCHOOL MEETS NEW SCHOOL)* Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy and Minister Michael Hunt

Are you a young person who doesn’t want to remove the ancient landmark but wants to embrace the new thing God is doing? How do you BRIDGE the gap between the foundation of holiness with which you were raised, while embracing what is new and fresh?

This class will examine how to build upon the rich musical, spiritual and organizational tradition

from which we’ve come and how to use this foundation as a building block, not stumbling block in creating a new relevant sound for this generation. This class will also examine the Biblical aspects of bridging the gaps of Traditional and Contemporary gospel music; navigating through topics such as jazzspel, neo-soul and hip-hop.

*THE EXPLOSIVE YOUTH CHOIR—WHAT MAKES A YOUTH CHOIR DYNAMIC* Ryan Beal and Michael Hunt

Youth enjoy anything that is celebratory and exciting. Their energy is endless. They love to praise God through song and praise. Anything less will certainly bore them. This class will give you ideas to help you to help your youth choir to maintain its exuberance and explosiveness in praise and worship.

*MANY CALLINGS, ONE PERSON (BALANCING MUSIC MINISTRY, PREACHING, SERVING, PRAYING…)*

B. McCargo, Clinician

Are you a young person who directs, sings, leads praise and worship, serves, plays an instrument, prays and feels a call to the ministry of the word? Should you pick one area now and later choose another? If you are working in several areas, what’s most important? How in the world do you balance it all?

This class will explore these hard questions concerning those with multiple giftings and different callings within ministry. Understand how to find balance, how to submit to leadership, how to wait on God’s timing, allow the Lord to process you, study while you wait, know when it’s time to shift, transition, and much more…

APPLIED STUDIES 2013 REHEARSALS

*AFTERNOON SESSIONS AND PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES* These musical aggregations meet Tuesday – Friday at the times listed below

MASS CHOIR ROOM 341/342

Dr. Judith C. McAllister & Staff Tuesday & Wednesday Friday

5:00 – 6:45 PM 5:00 – 6:45 PM Come and experience the ministry of breaking yokes, changing lives and outlooks that can only

be fulfilled through the anointing of the Holy Ghost. Empowered singers and instrumentalists combine to amass one of the largest, anointed, inimitable singing aggregations ever. Songwriters and director/trainers rehearse the choir daily for night services.

YOUTH CHOIR Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy & Staff

Tuesday/Wednesday Thursday 2:30 – 4:30

ROOMS 307/308 3:00 – 6:00 PM

ROOMS 341/342 Godliness with contentment is great gain. Hip hop and rave music cannot offer complete

satisfaction to Godly people. Our multi-faceted, multi-talented and musically brilliant teens will glorify God through directing, singing, composing and playing instruments during rehearsals and worship services. This ensemble ministers during the Music and Youth Day services, AIM Youth Night Worship, as well as the Youth Extravaganza.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR ROOMS 307/308

Elder David Perry & Staff Tuesday & Wednesday Thursday

1:00 – 2:00 PM 9:00 – 9:45 PM Our children will be taught songs that exalt, praise and magnify God, edify believers, and extol

their faith. Young believers are some of our most powerful witnesses. Let's equip them properly with great repertoire. Our children will minister during all three conventions.

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST CHORALE ROOM 338

Evangelist Dolores Diggs & Staff Tuesday & Wednesday Friday

1:45 – 2:40 PM 1:45 – 2:40 PM Eight, nine, ten-part voicings can be relished as the blending of soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and

bass combine in heavenly harmonies and stirring counterpoint. Come and dine!

ORCHESTRA Elder Ezra Howard & Staff

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday Friday 9:00 – 10:50 AM

& 5:00 – 6:00 PM

5:00 – 6:00 PM HALLS E/F

ROOM 324 Full orchestration, i.e., strings, woodwind, brass and percussion will exchange ideas at anointed

rehearsals. Beautiful, melodious refrains will be heard as the orchestra prepares to minister nightly. All are welcome to attend!

SEND JUDAH FIRST- PRAISE TEAM ROOM 338

Sharon Jackson & David Daughtry Tuesday & Wednesday Friday

3:30 – 5:00 PM 3:30 – 5:00 PM Worship the LORD in the beauty of Holiness. Send Judah First will minister during EVERY

service. Teams of singers will be established in order for us to minister effectively - DAY, EVENING & LATE NIGHT.

MUSICIANS ROOM 326

Chief Levite David Blakely Tuesday & Wednesday Friday

3:30 – 5:00 PM 3:30 – 5:00 PM “Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.” Psalm 33:3

LITURGICAL DANCERS Evangelist Rochelle Robbins

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9:00 – 9:50 AM 10:00 – 10:50 AM 9:30 – 10:50 AM

HALLS E/F HALLS E/F Location TBA

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