Many Voices One Song

Many Voices One Song

“Many Voices, One Song: Music Ministry in a Multi-Cultural Church"

Many Voices One Song
Friday, June 13 - Saturday, June 14
 
“Many Voices, One Song: Music Ministry in a Multi-Cultural Church," is a bilingual conference that benefits all who are engaged with music in Catholic worship: clergy, music directors, catechists, cantors and choir members, choir directors,
instrumentalists, liturgy committees, and members of the singing assembly.
 
The conference is co-sponsored by Barry University’s Department of Theology and Philosophy, the Institute of Hispanic/Latino Theology Ministry, and the Miami Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. It is supported by the Office of Liturgy and Spiritual Life of the Archdiocese of Miami and St. Thomas University.
 
Schedule of events:
 
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Landon Student Union, Room 110
2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
SEMINAR for music directors with Daniel Kroger, DMin, director of music and liturgy at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach, Florida, and adjunct professor of liturgy at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary. 
 
Cor Jesu Chapel
7:00 p.m.
CONCERT with the Rev. Jim Marchionda, OP. A Dominican Friar of the U.S. Central Province,
Marchionda is a gifted musician and composer as well as a dynamic preacher and presenter for World Library Publications. The concert will feature his new CD Family, Friends, and God.
 
Admission is free and open to the public for the concert on Friday, June 13
 
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
8:30 a.m.  4:00 p.m.
 
Keynote Speaker: The Rev. Jim Marchionda, OP – Cor Jesu Chapel
Presentation: “Sing to the Lord,” a new USCCB music document – Andreas 111, 112
Panel Discussion: “Pastoral Liturgy and Music in a Multicultural Church” – Andreas 111
(Panelists include experienced pastors and music directors from the Archdiocese of Miami).

Special Interest Sessions – O’Laughlin Hall

A. Vocal Technique for Singers (Ximena Sepulveda) - Bilingual
B. Working with Small Choirs (Margaret Brack)
C. Composing Music for the Liturgy (Tony Rubí and the Rev. Juan Sosa) – Bilingual
D. Handbells and Choir Chimes for Beginners (Dave Leffert/Schulmerich)
E. Spanish and Bilingual Music for the Mass (Pat Zeiler)
F. Improving Keyboard Skills (Dr. Alan Mason)
G. Sight-Singing for Choirs (Srs. Mary Tindel and Helene Kloss) - Bilingual
Music Exhibits: Oregon Catholic Press and World Library Publications
 
Registration Information:
 
Friday afternoon Seminar
Free admission; register by phone or e-mail no later than June 6 305-458-9919 or mfleischaker@mail.barry.edu

Saturday Conference
Early Mail-In Registration by June 6
$20 per person
$15 per person (5-9 from the same parish)
$10 per person (10 or more from the same parish)
*** Clergy are invited to attend free of charge
 
Registration at the door 
$25 per person
$10 per person (students and faculty of Barry or St. Thomas with ID)
*** Clergy are invited to attend free of charge
 
Lunch Options
Barry Cafeteria Buffet - $6.75

For more information, contact Sr. Mary Frances Fleischaker, OP, at 305-458-9919 or mfleischaker@mail.barry.edu.