Dr. Nathan Burggraff – Applied Theory for the Worship Musician
Dr. Burggraff’s presentation at the 2020 Resourcing Worship Virtual Conference.
Category: Musical Excellence
Philosophy and Standards for Worship Ministry
Below you will find a handbook that explains the philosophy and standards for a worship ministry. Philosophy and Standards for Worship Ministry
Worship Band Expectations
Below is a document explaining expectations for worship band members. Worship Band Expectations
Worship Choir Expectations
Below is a document explaining expectations for worship choir members. Worship Choir Expectations
Choir Handbook
Click below for a sample choir handbook. Choir Handbook
How to Teach a New Song to a Congregation
Download a handout (PDF) A vital aspect of most church services is congregational singing, a centuries-old tradition. In order for new songs to be added to a church’s order of service, church members need to learn the songs to sing. …
Choral Resources
Music download: o IMSLP https://imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page o Choral counterpart of IMSLP https://www.cpdl.org/wiki/ o MUSICA: a substantial choral database (subscription) https://www.musicanet.org/en/ o VARIATIONS (old Indiana University Music Library): literature downloads http://www.dlib.indiana.edu/variations/scores/ Organizations: o International Federation for Choral Music https://ifcm.net/index.php o American Choral Directors Association ACDA https://acda.org/ o ChoralNet: ACDA child site for choral communities …
Choral Conducting Bibliography
Download this resource (PDF) Adler, Samuel. Choral Conducting: An Anthology, 2nd ed. New York: Schirmer Books, 1985. Banks, Timothy Paul. Et la Gauche?: Toward a Methodology of Left Hand Use in Conducting. Lecture-Demonstration presented at the Alabama Music Educators Convention, …
What’s in a Tone? Creating Foundational Choral Tone for Worship
Download a handout (PDF) Aaron M. Rice, DMA (SWBTS) Director of Choral Activities Tenured Associate Professor of Music Shorter University Have you ever had these thoughts – We get through our anthem each week, but we just don’t sound as …
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Essentials for Effective Rehearsals
Download a handout (PDF) Aaron M. Rice, DMA (SWBTS) Director of Choral Activities Tenured Associate Professor of Music Shorter University Philosophy What is the goal of the rehearsal? Learn notes and rhythms? Engage in musical phrases? Provide a time of …
