Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Quartet Retreat

I have just finished my topic notes. I have sent it to my editors, again. I feel fairly good about it. I need to familiarize myself with my notes. I have been told the response for the weekend is still rather weak. So, if you need something to do this weekend come and join us. Here is a schedule
QUARTET ENHANCEMENT WEEKEND
Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute
Led by Voice of Praise, Gladys, VA
September 29 - 30, 2007

Saturday, September 29 8:00 a.m. Registration/Get Acquainted
9:00 Mass male Choir Practice - Rich Denlinger
10:30 Brunch
11:30 Workshop - Foundations of a Quartet
1:00 p.m. Break
1:15 Workshop - Balancing Music Ministry With Life
2:45 Break
3:00 Mass Male Choir Practice
4:30 Supper
5:30 Mass Male Choir Practice
6:30 Break
7:00 Quartet Analysis - Each quartet will present a selection for critique
Sunday, September 30 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Serve-yourself Breakfast
10:00 Singing and Devotions
10:30 Finding a Balance Between Musical Excellence and Worship - Glen Zehr
12:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 Mass Male Chorus & Quartet Program - One or two selections by each quartet and several by the mass chorus

Workshops
Foundations of a Quartet - Dave Gingerich
Music selection, practice tips, and program etiquette

Balancing Music Ministry with Life - Kelvin Good
Finding a balance between the ministry of your quartet and family, church and work. How much time are you able to take off from work?" How does your wife deal with the children or life while you are not present? How do you balance your ability to teach Sunday School or participate in church activities when you need to spend some of that time preparing for programs and singing?

Quartet Weekend Registration Form
Name ___________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________

Address__________________________________________________________________

No. Attending ______

City _______________________________ State ________ Zip _________

Email ____________________________

Please indicate the number for each meal: Sat. Sat. Sun. Sun.
_____ Brunch _____ Supper _____ Breakfast _____ Lunch

Accommodations:
_____ I/We will have camper, motor home, etc.
_____ I//we desire lodging at SMBI (limited availability)
_____ I/We will make our own motel reservations

Motel Listings: Some of these motels may give discounted rates if you mention your involvement with SMBI.
Best Western Plaza Motor Lodge, Breezewood (814) 735-4352
Gateway Restaurant & Motel, Breezewood (814) 735-4011
Ramada Inn, Breezewood (814) 735-4005
Econo Lodge, Breezewood (814) 735-4341
Heritage Inn, Breezewood (814) 735-2200
Quality Inn/Breeze Manor, Breezewood (814) 735-4311
Please return this form to SMBI, 7304 Lincoln Hwy., Harrisonville, PA 17228. If you have any questions please call 717-485-4341.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Sounds like fun. If I lived closer I'd run right over. Alas, here I am in western Arizona.

Be blessed.

shirley Buxton
www.shirleybuxton.wordpress.com