Enlivening Worship in Small Congregations

It's a new day in the small congregation! Discover how to bring vitality to the music and worship of your parish by attending a workshop that will energize you! Dr. Hollinger will spark your creativity by his enthusiastic and innovative teaching.

Do you have folks in your congregation who love to sing but can't read music? You will find new ways to engage folks in worship through this dynamic seminar. Concepts will be taught through participation in singing, and playing a wide variety of instruments (boom whackers, djembe drums, bongos, hand chimes, Native American flute, to name a few).

Do not fret about the few resources available to you; but learn how creative use of small ensembles, choirs, and handbells can reenergize worship. Perhaps your congregation could use a new approach to singing. Dr. Hollinger will demonstrate and guide you in simple ways to enhance the people's song.

Small congregations often find it difficult to include children as busy schedules and aging membership leave a gap in the youth music programs. Dr. Hollinger will surprise you with ways you can involve children using simple and delightful techniques.

Dr. Hollinger's hands on approach is one of the reasons this seminar is so useful. You will come away with a variety of tools and ideas to enliven your worship! His keen awareness of the financial issues of small congregations has led him to design a workshop that is both feasible and exciting.

The Pastor and Church Musician: Friend, Foe, or Fiasco?

This workshop examines the relationship between the church musician and the pastor. It provides a practical approach to understanding what it takes to create a dynamic church music program. Topics of discussion include leadership roles, blending personalities, job descriptions, worship styles, and worship planning. Participants will learn how to nurture a healthy partnership between the pastor and church musician.

The People's Song:A Creative Approach to Hymn Singing

This is a practical workshop for any leader in the church, with or without musical experience, who is interested in encouraging the participation of the congregation in song. Participants will experience ways that worshipers can be involved in improvisation, body movement, part-singing, canonic singing, unison singing, vocal inflections, and rhythmic and instrumental accompaniment. Emphasis will be placed on techniques that aid congregations to sing musically and bring life and integrity to the texts.

Global Music in Worship

This is a great workshop for anyone who is interested in learning innovative ways to implement global music into the local church. Students will sing songs from various cultures including Africa, Asia and Latin America. Topics will include the use of ethnic instruments, performance practice, creative movement, liturgical context, and additional resources.