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(253) 770-0650 office Schedule & Event Info______________________6
(253) 770-0659 fax Featured Artists & Keynote Speakers __________8
info@christianmusiciansummit.com Presenters ____________________________11-13
www.ChristianMusicianSummit.com Why Do We Sing in Worship? by Bob Kauflin 17
Session 1 Workshops (Fri.) ________________ 20
CMS Productions Staff Session 2 Workshops (Fri.) ________________ 21
Bruce Adolph - Producer, VP Session 3 Workshops (Fri.) ________________ 22
Matt Kees - Director, President Session 4 Workshops (Sat.) ________________ 24
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3:00 Session 3 (pg. 22)
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Smiley & Scott Wesley WORKSHOPS
Brown - ‘Finding & Writing Worship The CMS@theChapel will offer over 100 workshops in the following
Hymns for Modern Worship’ tracks... • Leadership • Teams • Vocals • Guitar • Keyboards • Bass
5:00 Dinner Break / Exhibits Open* • Drums/Percussion • Winds/Strings • Songs • Indie Artists • Audio •
Video • Lighting
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- Super Group: Abraham Laboriel, Gregg PRESENTERS
Bissonette, Paul Jackson Jr, Tom Brooks & Sharing & presenting these workshops are over 50 Presenters representing
Carl Albrecht the best of the Christian Music industry. Check out pages 8 & 11-13 for
- Kathryn Scott bios on our presenters and artists.
- Lincoln Brewster
10:30 PreSonus Late Night Acoustic Lounge EXHIBITS
featuring Sarah MacIntosh In addition to workshops, the CMS offers registrants access to many exhibit
booths. Check out page 30 for a listing of exhibitors; Gear, instruments,
Saturday, November 15, 2008 record labels, resources and more.
8:00 AM Doors Open / Exhibits Open*
9:00 Worship - Brenton Brown POLICIES
~ CHILDREN & INFANTS
9:25 Keynote Message - Bob Kauflin
We do not provide a special rate for children, nor do we provide child
9:50 Announcements care. Though there are many talented young musicians, we recommend
10:15 Session 4 (pg. 24) that children 12 and under, as well as infants, not attend the conference.
11:30 Session 5 (pg. 25) If you are a nursing mother and must bring your infant, please repsect
12:30 PM Lunch Break / Exhibits Open* the other registrants by leaving a workshop, session or concert if your
2:00 Afternoon Concert - Sarah MacIntosh baby becomes disruptive. Children are welcome to attend the evening
2:30 Keynote Message - Mike Howerton concerts. Again, please respect other attendees by taking your child out if
3:00 Session 6 (pg. 26) they become distracting.
4:45 General Session - Jon Abel & Andy Park ~ RECORDING
5:15 Dinner Break / Exhibits Open* Audio or video recording the workshops, sessions and/or concerts is
7:30 Evening Concert prohibited, due to licensing issues.
- Above tthe Golden State ~ BRINGING INSTRUMENTS
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Songwriters in the Round: There are a few workshops for guitar, bass and strings where presenters
Brian Doerksen, Kathryn Scott, encourage attendees to bring their instrument. Please do so. Please note,
Karen Lafferty, Kelly Carpenter, however, that neither the CMS Productions nor Overlake Christian Church
Brenton Brown, Andy Park, are responsible for lost or stolen property. We do not have a ‘storage’
facility, so guitars will have to be held or stored at your own risk.
Lincoln Brewster, Sarah MacIntosh
- Starfield ~ CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS
If you are unable to attend, you have a couple of options. You can either
*Exhibit
Exhibit Halls will be open throughout the day
day, both days switch over your registration to another individual, or you can contact
us for an 90% refund. 10% is retained to cover various service fees we
schedule & artists subject to change incur.
Cancellations will NOT be refunded after Oct. 31, 2008.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Bob Kauflin / www.worshipmatters.com
Bob traveled for 8 years with the contemporary Christian group GLAD
as a song writer, speaker, and arranger. He was a major contributor to Mike Howerton / www.occ.org
The A Cappella Project. Since 1985, he has served as a pastor. In 1997, Mike Howerton is the lead pastor at Overlake Christian Church.
he moved to Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland to serve He’s been serving God full time since 1992 and spent six of
as director of worship development for Sovereign Grace Ministries. His those years as College Pastor at Saddleback Church in Orange
currently equips pastors and musicians in the theology and practice County, California before joining the Overlake team in 2004. He
of congregational worship, and contributes to Sovereign Grace was educated at Pepperdine University and Fuller Theological
recordings. Those have included Upward: The Bob Kauflin Hymns Seminary. The focus of Mike’s ministry is always to bring glory to
Project, Worship God Live, and Valley of Vision. He also leads worship Jesus, to introduce people to the love and freedom he offers and to
at Covenant Life Church, led by Josh Harris, and writes a blog at www. inspire those already in a relationship of love with Jesus to live the
worshipmatters.com. He and his wife, Julie, have six children and four grandchildren. LIFE He offers and calls us into.
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PRESENTERS
Our workshop presenters are listed in alphabetical order by last name. In addition Jesse Butterworth / www.jessebutterworth.com
to teaching, many of these folks will be featured in action - either on stage, or Jesse is the worship leader and creative director of the “Illuminate” service at
behind the scenes. Most of these instructors will also have merchandise for sale in Overlake Christian Church. He is also an award winning singer, producer,
the upstairs exhibit hall - the “Not-so-LOUD” room. songwriter and author. He is the cofounder of the Dove nominated
band, Daily Planet and also maintains a successful solo career. He loves
All presenters subject to change. superheroes, The Beatles, and his beat-up guitar. But the real loves of his life
are his wife, Marisa and their son, Liam. He is the author of the book, “Six
String Rocketeer: Holding Life Together When Your Parents Split Apart” and
Jon Abel / www.jonabel.com has released several CDs over the years.
A writer with Nashville’s Universal/Brentwood Benson Music
and GreatWorshipSongs.com, Jon’s song “Awesome Is The Lord
Most High” was recently covered on both the Passion: Everything David Carr / www.martin.com www.baysideonline.com
Glorious CD and Chris Tomlin’s two-time Grammy nominated and David is currently serving Bayside Church of Granite Bay, CA as the Lighting
Gold-selling See The Morning album. Jon leads worship on Sunday Director, as well as various projects around North America. He has over
mornings at his home church, Highland Park Presbyterian’s 1105 14 years experience working with local churches and industry leaders.
gathering in Dallas, TX. He’s been involved in a few Emmy and Tony award winning shows over the
years. Such as the Bruce Springsteen and the E street band Live at Maddison
square Gardens HBO special. Projects including but not limited to: Bruce
Carl Albrecht / www.carlalbrecht.com Springsteen and the E street band, Bob Dylan, Sammy Hagar, The Grateful
Carl has been a professional drummer & percussionist for over 30 Dead, Van Halen, Stars on Ice, and NBC Sports, and many more. Has a deep
years. He has played on over 80 Integrity Music projects; Maranatha passion for seeing the advancement of lighting education in today’s church.
Praise Band recordings 7 thru 10, & numerous other Christian, Pop,
Tim Carson / www.vocalartistry.com
Country, Jazz, & Commercial projects. He has performed with Don
Tim Carson is the founder of Vocal Artistry and the Vocal Artistry Training
Moen, Paul Baloche, Lenny LeBlanc, Bob Fitts, Paul Wilbur, Alvin
Series. Tim was on the music staff at Willow Creek Community Church for 12
Slaughter, Darrell Evans, Phil Driscoll, Koinonia, Abe Laboriel &
years and taught at Wheaton College where he developed new curriculum
Friends, Kim Hill, Paul Overstreet, LeAnn Rimes, Jason Upton,
for singing modern styles. His former students include recording artists,
Travis Cottrell and many others. Carl officially endorses & “uses”
Broadway/musical theater professionals, and worship leaders around the
YAMAHA Drums and SHURE microphones.
country. Vocal Artistry has a full line of vocal training products and offers
workshops all over North America.
Jeff Berg / www.planningcenteronline.com
Jeff Berg is the president and founder of Ministry Centered
Technologies, Inc., a custom web development corporation located
in California. Jeff graduated from Biola University with a degree Andy Chamberlain / www.musicademy.com
in Organizational Leadership. Before he started Ministry Centered Andy was trained at the Academy of Contemporary Music, works as
Technologies Jeff was the Director of Creative Development at anoccasional session musician and previously for the Herts Music Service as
Southwest Community Church. There he developed many systems a tutor.Andy teaches on many of Musicademy’s guitar courses and oversees
to help Southwest respond to response cards, sell tickets, check-in all the course development and teaching. Andy presents the Musicademy
children and plan worship. Jeff, his wife Shannon and their two year guitar DVDs. Andy has played at festivals such as Soul Survivor, New
old daughter Hannah reside in Indio, CA. Wine, Spring Harvest and Spirit West Coast (US) and worked with many
worship leaders including Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Martyn Layzell, Vicky
Beeching, Viola and Lloyd Wade.
Mitch Bohannon / www.bos-capos.com
Mitch is one of the pioneers in the development of the cut-capo,
an alternate tuning device used by many worship leaders today, Marc Cooper / www.coopdeville.com
including Chris Tomlin and Rick Cua. His charts and articles can be Coop’s career has taken him all over the world performing and exciting
found in Christian Musician and Worship Musician Magazine. He audiences in such countries as Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Japan, Hungary,
has also been featured in WorshipTogether.com’s New Song Cafe Spain, Germany, Africa, Scandinavia, England, Austria, Brazil, Argentina,
displaying the advantages of using short cut capos. Mitch lives in Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Sweden and throughout the US and
Dayton, Texas, where he serves as a Music Pastor at First Baptist Canada. Coop has performed live on stage with Joe Walsh, Steve Howe,
Church. the amazing Danny Gatton, pick up designer Seymour Duncan, drummers
Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth/Joe Satriani), Carmine Appice (Rod
Stewart/Jeff Beck), bassist Alphonso Johnson (Weather Report /Santana), and
Rick Boring / www.CCISolutions.com
Pat Travers.
Rick has extensive experience in the design and operation of
video production and presentation systems, as well as audio and Dan Craik / www.yamaha.com/ca
lighting systems. With a degree in business administration, he Dan is the newly appointed House of Worship Marketing Manager for the
brings a unique and powerful perspective to both the technical US and Canada for Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Inc. Before coming
and functional aspects of video and audio systems. Rick’s ability to to Yamaha as a Product Manger in 1998, he served as the Technical Director
understand a client’s presentation and performance needs, as well of the School of Performing Arts at California State University, Chico
as their technical requirements, allows him to bring cost effective and Director of the Aspen Music Festival and School’s Audio Recording
and technologically superior solutions designed to maximize the Institute.
return on investment.
Tom Brooks / www.worshipalliance.com
Tom Brooks is best known as Senior Producer, Arranger, and Rick Cua / www.rickcua.com
Keyboardist on the award winning “HOSANNA! MUSIC” Praise Rick was a member of the legendary rock band The Outlaws in the 1980s,
& Worship Series from INTEGRITY MUSIC. Tom has produced recording two gold records with them. A profound spiritual journey then led
over 100 Christian albums; several receiving Gold and Platinum Rick to transition into Christian music and become an ordained minister,
Record status and “Dove Award” honors. Tom has produced many going on to release eleven albums with six #1 songs and nine top five
artists in Christian Music; including Ron Kenoly, Crystal Lewis, hits. From writing worship songs and leading worship to being part of the
Don Moen, Graham Kendrick, Sandi Patti, Bob Fitts, Twila Paris, Worship Together team and the formation of Springhill Worship, Cua remains
Kent Henry, and more. Tom’s productions are an integral part of dedicated to this genre. Cua has recently launched “All For The King Music”
the multi-platinum “SONGS 4 WORSHIP SERIES”; the largest as a new song resource to Worship Leaders and Church Musicians.
selling Christian albums in history.
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PRESENTERS Sheri Gould
Freddy DeMarco / www.voxamps.com Sheri Gould is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She’s taught voice,
Freddy DeMarco is an in-demand session player and live guitarist been a worship leader and music director for over 25 years. For 13
hailing from the Midwest . His formal music training includes years she directed Good News Productions, an evangelistic outreach
string bass studies at Ohio University and Jazz studies at Cleveland involving singing, drama, dance and original musicals. She writes for
State. While attending school, Freddy competed in numerous guitar Worship Musician! Magazine and tours the country with her husband
competitions throughout the Midwest (emerging as a winner or teaching and equipping the Body of Christ at such conferences as,
finalist each time). Throughout his career as a live guitarist, Freddy has Karitos, Worship Institute Northeast, His Call Ministries and Christian
played with an impressive array of artists, including Warrant, Steve Musician Summit in Seattle, WA.
Vai and Mike Keneally, as well as opening tour slots for Zakk Wylde,
Michael Schenker, and Nuno Bettencourt, among others.
Ben Gowell / www.leadworship.com
A session player and guitar instructor based out of Minneapolis,
MN, Ben travels extensively with Paul Baloche, playing at worship
Barry DeVorzon / www.masterwriter.com conferences and concerts both domestically and internationally.. His
Barry DeVorzon recently had a hit with “No More Drama” recorded heart is to encourage guitarists to worship God through their instrument
by Mary J. Blige, which went Top 5 and platinum. His “Theme From whatever the style maybe. Ben has served as the Creative Arts Director
S.W.A.T.” was featured in the motion picture, “S.W.A.T.” The original at Valley Creek Church in Woodbury, MN for the last 4 years. He also
music from “The Warriors” is coming out in a new video game by the plays regularly with Michael W. Smith, Sara Groves, Lenny Leblanc, Don
same name. Moen, Reuben Morgan, and many other Integrity Music artists.
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Why Do We Sing in Worship?
by Bob Kauflin
Why do Christians sing? Do you ever wonder A few years ago our church
if God even likes our singing? He obviously taught a series on Galatians.
has better things to do than listen to our out- To help people remember
of-tune voices belting out the same praise the book, we produced a CD
songs over and over. Right? of Galatians Scripture songs.
Later, I received an e-mail from
Apparently not. The Bible mentions singing a woman in our church whose
over 400 times, including fifty direct husband lost his memory due
commands to sing God’s praise. And to a stroke. He couldn’t answer
because God is infinitely wise and good, his the simplest of questions.
commands are always for our benefit and his But when she mentioned,
glory. “Galatians CD,” he instantly
began singing songs from the
God wants us to sing for a variety of
CD, even though he had no
reasons, all of them good. But one of the
memory of even studying the
most important is to remember his Word.
book as a church. Music helps
Colossians 3:16 commands us to “let the
us remember words we might
word of Christ dwell in us richly” as we
otherwise forget.
sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to
one another. There’s a connection between God knows the power of song
singing and letting the word of Christ dwell to help us remember his Word.
in us. Or any words, for that matter. As the Israelites were about to
enter the promised land, God
Ever notice how easy it is to remember
told Moses to teach them a
hymns you sang growing up, nursery rhymes,
song, so that “when many evils and troubles
Christmas carols, or pop songs you learned opportunities to express our emotions
have come upon them, this song shall
as a teenager? Ever have trouble getting a TV to God. They’re a way of “teaching
confront them as a witness (for it will live
commercial jingle out of your head? There’s and admonishing one another” (Col.
unforgotten in the mouths of their offspring)”
a reason. 3:16). Songs can correct wrong
(Deut. 31:21).
thoughts about God, display the
Music has a universally recognized glories of Christ more clearly, and
We remember what we sing. And there’s
mnemonic power that scientists are just help us remember what we so easily
nothing more important to remember
beginning to understand. They’re discovering forget.
than the word of Christ. That “word” is the
that our brains are hard-wired to recognize,
amazing news of God sending his Son to
categorize, and remember patterns in music As one man put it, “We are what we
redeem a people for his glory. The entire
better than we remember patterns in words sing.” Let’s not forget it.
Bible is filled with the word of Christ. Our
alone.
songs should be, too.
= instruments welcome
FRIDAY, NOV 14, 2008 - SESSION 1 - 10:15 AM
Track Presenter Workshop & Description Room
Leadership/ Paul Baloche WORSHIP BAND WORKSHOP Big Room
Teams & Band Paul and his band demonstrate important concepts like *mapping out a song *improving your timing *thinking like an arranger *band
dynamics and tempo *guitar vs. piano driven songs *making music more emotional *creating an atmosphere of worship
Leadership Bob Kauflin WHY DO CHRISTIAN SING? Chapel
“Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!” (Ps. 47:6) Why does God tell us so often not simply to praise
him, but to sing his praises? Why not just praying and preaching? Why not just play instruments? Why words AND music, not just
words alone? Why does God want us to sing? These are some of the questions this workshop will address, motivating you to sing with
greater faith, understanding, and passion.
Leadership Jesse WORSHIP FOR GENERATION NOW 132
Butterworth Leading your church into this century... timeless values for Generation NOW
Leadership Rick Cua WHEN COMMITMENT IS THERE, BUT SKILL IS NOT 120
Commitment is the glue, skill is the sizzle. We will talk about the joy of people who have both and how to build your team when
skilled players are hard to find.
Vocals Sheri Gould VOCAL TECHNIQUE - Part 1 Student
We’ll discuss basic vocal technique and care for the voice. Learn about the importance of proper training, breath support, tone quality, Room
vibrato, how to strengthen your voice and increase your range as well as develop your own personal style. We’ll also discuss proper
microphone technique and effective warm-ups.
Guitar Doug INTERMEDIATE GUITAR Lobby
Doppler Tips to get you and your playing to the next level - and beyond. Intermediate - instruments welcome Room 1
Guitar Andy INTRODUCTION TO LEAD GUITAR 109
Chamberlain Ever wanted to progress from acoustic to lead guitar but don’t know where to start? In this session you will learn five simple pentatonic
scale shapes that will allow you to play the lead guitar right notes to any song in any key. Bring acoustic or electric guitars.
Guitar Sandy BEGINNING WORSHIP GUITAR - 101 118
Hoffman How to get started leading worship with acoustic guitar, even if you’ve never played before
Guitar Freddy EXPANDING YOUR GUITAR PLAYING WITH VOX JamVOX 133
DeMarco The newest practice, performing, recording, educational and fun guitar tool to come out in a long time.
Keys Ed Kerr GETTING ALONG WITH GUITARISTS Room 1
A guitarist and a bass player will join me as I demonstrate by example ways that keyboard players can create parts that complement
rather than compete with what guitarists are playing. Emphasis will be placed on developing a broader sonic palette, using pad
sounds, string sounds, organ, and electric piano rather than simply using a grand piano sound.
Bass Norm FROM BASS PYROTECHNICS TO ART Choir
Stockton This session will delve into some of the more advanced techniques employed in the contemporary electric bassist’s vocabulary, Room
including slapping, tapping, chording, artificial harmonics, and more. We’ll explore ways in which these techniques can be
incorporated in a musically appropriate and artistic manner.
Drums Gregg MUSICAL DRUMMING Room 3
Bissonette There’s more to playing drums than smackin’ heads with sticks. Learn from Gregg the art of playing drums more musically.
Winds/ Mike Overlin WINDS IN WORSHIP - BASIC IMPROVISATION FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS 117
Strings We will cover the basics of improvisation and explore how the worship soloist can add to your church’s worship experience. What to
play, when to play and when not to play. Using popular worship songs, we will explore chords, scales, rhythms and how they work
together to create worshipful improvisation.
Songs Brian SONGWRITING: A CREATIVE CALLING TO RISK AND SERVE 3rd Floor
Doerksen Brian will explore issues like lyrics and theology, song structure and flow, the process of re-writing and co-writing and how to keep Lobby
taking creative risks without leaving the people you are ministering to behind. Pastorally, he will speak into our calling to lose our
‘self-focus’ (‘He must increase and we must decrease’) without losing our soul (our God given unique personality and perspective).
Indie Keith Mohr SO, YOU WANT TO BE THE NEXT CHRIS TOMLIN 128
In this session, Keith will discuss the realities of the Christian Music business and what it takes to “make it”
Audio Doug Gould MICROPHONES - Part 1 124
Many of the problems associated with your live audio or recordings is due to improper mic selection and technique. The more you
know about these tools the better choices you can make for achieving better sound.
Audio Dan Craik DIGITAL MIXING 101 - Overview 107
Hands-on overview of the features and operation of the digital console using the Yamaha M7 as the example. Yamaha will supply
several M7s and students will have the opportunity to mix tracks at the conclusion of the session.
Audio Kent IEMs (In Ear Monitors) IN WORSHIP Nursery
Margraves Mono or stereo? What is “focus mode”? Ambience mics - do we need those? The mixing techniques that are appropriate for the front- Lobby
of-house or monitor wedge mixes don’t always apply to in-ear mixes. We’ll discuss the use of IEMs in worship, and various mixing
techniques for creating the type of mix that is really useful and effective for those relying on them.
Audio/Video Dave Dartnall CREATIVE ANSWERS FOR MOBILE SOUND SYSTEMS - LARGE & SMALL 138
Mobile sound systems can end up in less-than-perfect acoustic environments, like gymnasiums and multi-purpose rooms, which
make it very difficult to produce excellent sound. We will be discussing ways to get the best sound no matter what kind of room it is
in. If you have sound problems, whether your system is mobile or not, large or small, this class is for you.
Video Jesse Lewis 10 BEST USES OF VIDEO IN WORSHIP 116
Video has become an important part of many church services. In the session, we’ll look at the best uses of video for a worship service,
and watch and discuss a number of great examples.
Lighting Dave Carr & AUTOMATED LIGHTING 101 136
Daryl Sutton This class is designed to introduce the various automate options to consider. If you are new to automated lighting and/or are already
deep in the process this is a great class to consider as this will assist you in your purchasing process to ensure that you are selecting
the best automated units for your needs.
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FRIDAY, NOV 14, 2008 - SESSION 2 - 11:30 AM
Track Presenter Workshop & Description Room
Songs Kathryn Scott SONGWRITING - GETTING THE CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING Big Room
We are going to be spending time together looking at how to ‘get started’ on writing - sometimes knowing how to tap into the
first ‘creative moment’ that starts us off on a song can be the hardest part! We’ll also look at crafting lyrics for congregational
worship, and honing our hooks melodically. We are going to have a great time together!
Leadership Jimi Williams RAISING UP THE NEXT GENERATION OF WORSHIP LEADERS Room 1
What is our Biblical responsibility to train young worship leaders and how do we do it? •Selecting the “David” from your
student group •Leading by example •Practicing the “I must decrease and he/she must increase” rule •Leading is not parenting
•Viewing things through the long lens •Passing the torch
Leadership Frank WORSHIP WITH AN ATTITUDE 120
Montgomery The purpose of New Testament worship is to cultivate and stimulate relationship and intimacy with Jesus. The goal is relationship,
intimacy and heartfelt connection with Jesus.
Leadership/ Mike Overlin MUSIC TECHNOLOGY FOR MODERN WORSHIP 117
All Musicians Need to create a loop for a worship song? Want to add musical elements to your band even though you don’t have the
musicians? Looking for technology that will allow you to lead flowing interactive worship with limited musicians or by yourself?
We will utilize both hardware and software solutions to accomplish all of the above and more.
Vocals Tim Carson VOCAL ARTISTRY FOR WORSHIP (repeated Saturday) Chapel
Singing worship is about expressing the passion, joy and celebration that is our response to God’s presence in our lives. But
many singers experience limitations in their voice’s ability to express all that their heart desires to convey. This session will
provide practical tools to developing Vocal Freedom, Strength, Expression and Style that will unlock your voices’ full potential
and allow you to more fully express your heart in worship.
Guitar Lincoln MYTHBUSTERS - THE GUITAR TONE VERSION Room 3
Brewster In this workshop, Lincoln will show you just how he gets that great tone... and you might just be amazed!
Guitar David Harsh THE STRUMMING FOOL: A GUITARIST’S GUIDE TO CREATING STRUMMING PATTERNS Lobby
In this seminar designed for auditory and visual learners, students will learn multiple useful strumming patterns that can be used Room 1
immediately. These patterns, captured in rhythmic notation with a special “voiced” and “silent” strum arrow system, are ideal
for multiple settings. The class includes a section on developing a system for creating your own exciting patterns and textures,
featuring selective palm muting, partial strumming, hybrid picking, and more.
Guitar/ Eric Wylie HOW TO SET UP YOUR GUITAR AND/OR BASS 109
Bass Learn some of the basics on how to set up and maintain your instrument so that it plays and sounds better.
Leadership Paul Herman COPYRIGHT LAW AND CHURCH MUSIC: THE 8 KEYS (repeated Saturday) 128
Focusing on eight simple keys, Paul Herman from CCLI will help you understand how copyright law affects your church music
ministry. Learn how to remain legally and ethically compliant.
Strings Cherlyn STRING PLAYERS IN WORSHIP - From preparation of the heart to implementing skill. 133
Johnson We’ll discuss electronic equipment options and challenges, how to be a team player in the worship band, work on improvisation
skills for worship, and experience praying through playing. For both string players (violin, viola and cello) and worship leaders.
This is a hands-on workshop - please bring your instrument and be ready to worship!
Songs Jon Abel SONGWRITING WORKSHOP 132
Jon Abel, author of the well known worship song “Awesome is the Lord Most High”, co-written by Chris Tomlin and Jesse Reeves
will share the ins and outs of writing worship songs for a new generation.
Songs Barry MASTERWRITER: Serious Tools for the Serious Songwriter Nursery
DeVorzon Attend the MasterWriter demo and prepare to be amazed. No more lyrics and ideas scattered on different notepads. No more lost Lobby
melodies. No more hours wasted searching for that unique rhyme, phrase or idea. MasterWriter does it all and it’s right at your
fingertips.
Indie Karen Lafferty LIFE AS A MUSICIANARY 3rd Floor
As a career musical missionary for 28 years and the founder of Musicians For Missions International, Karen Lafferty loves to share Lobby
her “war and peace” stories with those interested in missions. Her presentation will include long and short term opportunities to
take God’s music to people in foreign lands.
Audio John Mills CRITICALLY LISTENING 124
Listening inside the mix. What to listen for, how to listen for it and what to do about it.
Audio Steve Smith RECORDING YOUR CHURCH’S NEXT WORSHIP CD 136
From M-Box and LE, to HD and Beyond!
Audio/Video Greg Hearns, BUILDING PROJECT SOLUTIONS FOR TECH DIRECTORS & ADMINISTRATORS 112
Mark Pearson What you need to know if your church is planning a building or remodeling project. 11 technical design elements you must make
& Rick Boring sure are included in your building to grow a successful technical arts ministry. Designed for technical directors and operators and
presented from a technical viewpoint.
Audio Dan Craik DIGITAL MIXING - open lab... come play! 107
Video Paul Jackson VISUAL WORSHIP LEADING WITH MediaShout 116
The Visual Worship Leader is a key role in worship gatherings as we use digital imagery more and more to help facilitate a deeper
connection between the message and the worshipper. This seminar will take a deeper look into the power that resides in the
MediaShout program, and will include both a teaching and a Q & A time.
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SATURDAY, NOV 15, 2008 - SESSION 4 - 10:15 AM
Track Presenter Workshop & Description Room
Leadership/ Brenton ARRANGING SONGS WITH A WORSHIP BAND Big Room
Teams Brown & band Join Brenton and his band as they explore musical options for corporate worship.
Leadership Bob Kauflin ENCOURAGING SPONTANEITY IN YOUR CHURCH Lobby
How do you help your church learn to expect and appreciate the spontaneous activity of the Spirit in your meetings? How do you Room 1
guard against spontaneity becoming a faithless activity? What’s the difference between spontaneity and presumption? How can
pastors and worship leaders faithfully and wisely encourage spontaneous contributions from their congregation? These questions
and more will be addressed in this workshop, designed to increase your eager expectation for the active role of the Spirit in your
meetings.
Leadership Andy Park SURVIVING AND THRIVING FOR A LIFETIME OF WORSHIP MINISTRY 117
Important lessons learned in 30 years of worship music ministry: Staying full of love and zeal for God; dealing with the frustrations
of leading a church in worship; character issues; servant leadership; the musical, spiritual and cultural factors that contribute to a
church’s experience and approach to worship; avoiding competition with other musicians; trusting God for your role of ministry;
dealing with difficult people situations.
Leadership Scott Wesley THE BATTLE OF BLENDED WORSHIP - Is it worth the fight? 120
Brown & Billy In this session we’ll discuss the fight against fractionalism and the spirit of individualism that seems to pervade the whole church
Smiley system today.
Leadership Butterworth & FRIEND OR FOE 128
M. Howerton Join Senior Pastor of Overlake Christian Church, Mike Howerton, and Worship Leader Jesse Butterworth as they discuss the Pastor/
Worship Leader Relationship.
Teams Tom Brooks THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC Room 1
1. Totally Practical Music Theory 2. Complete Ear Training; “HEAR it / SEE it / KNOW it / PLAY it” 3. Chord Building, Harmony, and
Substitution 4. Making Music Together with the Band – “Groove is Everything!” 5. Turning Music into Worship
Teams Tom Jackson THE 4 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS 3rd Floor
for those who Sing, Lead Worship, Minister/Perform onstage. Come see if this is true....... Lobby
Vocals Tim Carson VOCAL ARTISTRY FOR WORSHIP Chapel
Singing worship is about expressing the passion, joy and celebration that is our response to God’s presence in our lives. Read the
complete description on page 21.
Guitar Rich Severson MASTERING THE CAGED SYSTEM Student
A need to know, useful tool for mastering your instrument. This system helps you understand the 5 positions of the guitar where almost Room
everything can be played. Also covers chord shapes and scale patterns. All levels welcome, bring your guitar.
Guitar Mitch CUT-CAPO INTERMEDIATE 138
Bohannon This class is designed to expand your knowledge and use of the cut capo. Transposing, applying it to different keys, and using the
capo in a variety of positions.
Guitar/ Eric Wylie HOW TO SET UP YOUR GUITAR AND/OR BASS 109
Bass Learn some of the basics on how to set up and maintain your instrument so that it plays and sounds better.
Bass & David Ellefson GROOVES THAT ROCK! Choir
Drums & Tom Ingolia Fundamentals of a rockin’ rhythm section Room
Songs Paul Baloche THOUGHTS ON SONGWRITING Room 3
Join Paul Baloche, one of our era’s most prolific worship songwriters as he shares thoughts about songwriting: tools, inspiration, co-
writing and more... He’ll be joined by Barry DeVorzon to discuss the helpful tool, Masterwriter software.
Indie Keith Mohr THE FUTURE OF CCM 133
In this session, Keith will discuss how to be successful in this new music industry.
Indie Tim Moon TAKING IT TO THE STREETS 132
For over 30 years, Tim Moon has been a full time “street musicianary.” Sharing the Gospel along with his music on the street corners
all over the Bay Area of California. Learn the do’s and don’ts of effective street ministry and evangelism.
Audio Bill Gibson INTELLIGENT EQ 124
Build sounds that work together in the mix.
Audio Gene Houck HOW TO MIC JUST ABOUT ANYTHING Nursery
This class will cover microphone types, selection and placement with an emphasis on those hard to mic challenges such as choir, Lobby
drums, Pastors, drama, piano and other acoustic instruments.
Audio Rick Naqvi COMPUTER RECORDING AND VIDEO PRODUCTION 101 118
Learn how to record and edit the audio and video of your worship service using PreSonus recording interfaces and software. Rick
Naqvi will take you through the entire process of capturing your audio and video, editing, adding effects, and rendering a finished
CD or DVD.
Audio Dan Craik DIGITAL MIXING 101 - Overview 107
Hands-on overview of the features and operation of the digital console using the Yamaha M7 as the example. Yamaha will supply
several M7s and students will have the opportunity to mix tracks at the conclusion of the session.
Audio/ Greg Hearns EXTREME VIDEO MAKEOVER 112
Video and Mark Come hear about two cutting edge church video system makeovers. This is a case study of Bayside Covenant Church of Roseville, CA
Pearson and Capital Christian Center of Sacramento, CA and their extreme video system upgrades.
Video Jesse Lewis BASICS OF PROJECTORS AND SCREENS 116
Projectors and screens can represent major investments for the local church. This class will cover what factors need to be considered
when making a purchase/install, and will answer the “how big” and “how bright” questions.
Lighting Dave Carr & CREATING VISUAL IMPACT 136
Daryl Sutton Tips and tricks in Creating Visual Impact with lighting in various worship environments. This is a great class to help you fine tune your
existing lighting system and take your creative ability to the next level.
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SATURDAY, NOV 15, 2008 - SESSION 5 - 11:30 AM
Track Presenter Workshop & Description Room
Guitar Lincoln THE ART OF ELECTRIC GUITAR Big Room
Brewster Learn from Lincoln Brewster some basics on becoming a better guitar player.
Leadership/ Tom Jackson HANDS ON PERFORMANCE COACHING Chapel
Teams Ridiculously important concepts demonstrated for those who sing, perform or lead worship. Join Tom as he works with the MEGA
Life Worship Team in a Live Demo!
Leadership Rick Cua DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PERSONALITIES Room 1
Bumping heads can quickly derail your objectives and set you back to square one. We will talk about how to get along with these
folks and discover their best as well.
Leadership Andy Park FACILITATING THE MANY-FACETED EXPERIENCE OF WORSHIP Lobby
The role of the worship leader in helping a congregation know God in the midst of worship (Eph. 1 & 3; Phil 3). Fostering a sense Room 1
of expectancy to meet with God in worship. How the presence of God’s kingdom relates to worship gatherings. The role of spiritual
gifts in the midst of worship: teaching, prophecy, healing and evangelism. Facilitating the many-faceted experience of worship:
celebration, praise, surrender, repentance, and prayer ministry times.
Leadership Heidi Todd BUILDING TEAMS - ONE MEMBER AT A TIME 117
Building teams should be based on the individuals and relationships with one another. Learn some insights on how to do this.
Leadership Paul Herman COPYRIGHT LAW AND CHURCH MUSIC: THE 8 KEYS 128
Focusing on eight simple keys, Paul Herman from CCLI will help you understand how copyright law affects your church music
ministry. Learn how to remain legally and ethically compliant.
Leadership Jeff Berg PLANNING CENTER ONLINE 109
Planning Center Online is a web based worship planning tool. This subscription based program will help Worship Leaders to regain
control of their work week by managing all aspects of planning a worship service. Jeff Berg (Owner & Programer of Planning Center)
will instruct you on how to get started in Planning Center Online as well as teach current users how to dive a little deeper.
Vocals Sheri Gould VOCAL TECHNIQE - part 2 Room 3
We’ll discuss basic vocal technique and care for the voice. Learn how to strengthen your voice and increase your range as well as
develop your own personal style. Learn how to improve your tone and relieve tension in your voice We’ll discuss stage presence,
communication, – all part of what we do as we sing and lead in worship. Timing, picking the right song in the right key, enunciation,
breathing – all this and more are covered in this interactive class that’s fun yet very informative.
Guitar Sandy FLAIL, CHOKE, AND DRONE 120
Hoffman In this class you’ll learn the secrets to compelling acoustic guitar accompaniments, and riveting rhythmic solos.
Guitar John Standefer REALLY KNOWING YOUR GUITAR FRETBOARD Nursery
A study in visualizing the fretboard, memorizing note names and ‘seeing’ how to better develop melodies and chords with clarity Lobby
from this new viewpoint
Mando/ Martin Stillion DIFF’RENT STROKES 132
Guitar Playing good rhythm and expressive leads involves mastery of various pick strokes. Learn about full & partial strums, the bluegrass
chop, forward & reverse brush strokes, damping, tremolo, and crosspicking. Q&A included. Bring your instrument, tuned and ready
to play.
Bass Norm BASSISTS AND THE ART OF GROOVE Student
Stockton A crash course for bass players interested in developing their groove abilities! Topics covered will include fingerboard familiarity, Room
technique, muting, phrasing, essential ear-training, avoiding groovicidal tendencies, effective bass/drum interaction, and more from
Norm’s Grooving for Heaven instructional DVDs.
Drums/ Corey Fournier DYNAMICS WITHOUT PLEXIGLAS 118
Audio Electronic percussion can be a friend to both sound techs AND drummers, but finding the balance between volume control and
expressiveness can be illusive. Find out how drummers and sound techs can work together to achieve the ultimate “Silent Stage”
solution that feels as good as it sounds.
Strings Cherlyn IMPROVISATION AND TECHNIQUE 102/103 133
Johnson We’ll discuss and experience praying through playing and free worship, work on more advanced improvisation, and take time to
“tune-up” your technique. This is a hands-on workshop - please bring your instrument and be ready to worship!
Songs Starfield, Jimi NEW SONG CAFÉ LIVE Choir
Williams & Join Jimi Williams, Director of Worship Resources at EMI CMG - the home of WorshipTogether.com, as he interviews Starfield and Room
more... Above the Golden State to discuss some of their new songs.
Indie Karen Lafferty TIME TO GET A REAL JOB... PLANNING FOR A LIFE TIME OF MINISTRY 3rd Floor
How to follow a full time call to be a Christian musician and still eat... and only go to homelss shelters to minister. Lobby
Audio Bill Gibson INTELLIGENT VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL COMPRESSION 124
Bill will show you how to build a professional-sounding mix
Audio Steve Savanyu MICROPHONES 101 138
What is a mic and how do they work? Understand those pesky specs... dynamic/condenser, polar patterns, impedence, XLR cables,
etc. Choose the right mic for the application. Get the most out of your mics. How do I mic stuff? This is an open dialogue course
with some PowerPoint slides and good discussion.
Audio Dan Craik DIGITAL MIXING - HANDS-ON 107
Even more hands-on with the features and operation of the digital console using the Yamaha M7 as the example. Yamaha will supply
several M7s and students will have the opportunity to mix tracks at the conclusion of the session.
Audio Greg Hearns, BUILDING PROJECT SOLUTIONS FOR MUSIC & CREATIVE ARTS DIRECTORS 112
Mark Pearson, What you need to know if your church is planning a building or remodeling project. 9 creative design elements you must make
Rick Boring sure are included in your building to grow a successful creative arts ministry. Designed for the Non technical music and creative arts
directors and presented from a users viewpoint.
Audio Steve Smith RECORDING YOUR CHURCH’S NEXT WORSHIP CD 136
From M-Box and LE, to HD and Beyond!
Video Jesse Lewis MAKING YOUR IN-HOUSE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS BETTER 116
Many churches have recently begun to take their first steps into video production. This class is loaded with great tips that will help
you make your in-house productions look and sound better.
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SATURDAY, NOV 15, 2008 - SESSION 6 - 3:15 PM
Track Presenter Workshop & Description Room
Leadership Kathryn Scott ONE FOR THE LADIES - Taking a look at Women as Worship Leaders Big Room
This is going to be a session where you decide what we look at together - I’d love for you to be able ask some of the specific things
you are wrestling through, and have the teaching tailored just for you. SO, please come with questions and thoughts to share, and
we’ll see where we land together. It’s going to be a lot of fun - and I pray that it will prove helpful too!!!
All Billy Smiley, COME TO THE QUIET - worship service Chapel
Scott Wesley ...an intimate acoustical celebration of faith with hymns from the ancient to the modern. Featuring Billy Smiley of Whiteheart, Scott
Brown & more Wesley Brown and special guests!
Leadership Brian MENTORING FUTURE GENERATIONS 3rd Floor
Doerksen & Join Brian and the guys from Starfield as they discuss the value of imparting good leadership qualities to the next generation of Lobby
Starfield worship leaders.
Vocals Stan Endicott CREATIVITY AND YOUR CHOIR Lobby
There are so many ways to utilize a choir. Learn 18 things to revolutionize your vocal team and choir. Style diversity, practical tips Room 1
on what to sing, oohs, ahs, stage presence, clapping, etc
Guitar David Harsh THE FINGERPICKING FOOL: A GUITARIST’S GUIDE TO CREATING FINGERSTYLE PATTERNS Lobby
This intermediate class is designed to help the fingerstyle guitarist move to the next level while accompanying a melody as a rhythm Room 1
guitarist. Students will learn the Spanish system of using individual fingers with the picking hand, and explore several common
fingerstyle patterns in standard tuning and alternate tunings.
Guitar Andy BEGINNERS GUIDE TO DADGAD TUNING 117
Chamberlain This great intro to alternative tunings will show you two simple chord shapes that will allow you to play loads of worship songs with
huge open sounds. Ideal if you are the only musician in your team and you need to fill up big musical space.
Guitar Doug Doppler MASTERING TONE 120
How to get the right tone on Sunday mornings and beyond. All levels and instruments welcome.
Guitar John Standefer GUITAR CHORD MAGIC 109
Learn how chords are named, how chords and progressions work, how to substitute more colorful chords in an arrangement and
bring hew life to any song.
Keys Ed Kerr ELIMINATING DEAD AIR Room 1
We’ll spend some time demonstrating various techniques that can be used to connect songs together smoothly. Also, creative ways
to allow for instrumental solos within songs will be demonstrated.
Bass Gene Houck 10 COMMANDMENTS OF GOOD WORSHIP BASS PLAYING Nursery
Come learn 10 great bass-ics from Gene. This workshop is designed for players of all levels, and you are certain to take away some Lobby
great information that will help you to improve your role as the bassist on the worship team.
Drums Carl Albrecht WORSHIP DRUMMER’S MASTER CLASS Choir
Technical and spiritual aspects of being a servant/leader on the drums; includes set-up, tuning, groove and fill development, laying Room
with loops, flowing with any leader, flowing with the Spirit, ministering to the people, and more!
Strings Cherlyn TECHNIQUE TUNE-UP FOR VIOLINISTS & VIOLISTS 133
Johnson Designed to help sharpen your skills in both technique and expression, we’ll talk about improving bow technique and tone, making
the most of your practice time in a busy life, nuances of expression, playing without pain, and address technique areas of your
choice so that you can be at your best as you seek to worship the Lord through your instrument. Please bring your instrument and
be ready to play with other musicians!
Songs Sarah SONGWRITING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF AN INDIE ARTIST 118
MacIntosh Sarah MacIntosh will share with you the challenges and joys of being an independent artist songwriter.
Audio John Mills THE ART OF MIXING Student
Tips, tricks, and techniques used get your mix out of the basement. Many people just get things balanced and let the band do the Room
rest. This class is about to take the audience experience to the next level. The sound board is an instrument... PLAY IT!
Audio/ Doud & Sheri PROPER MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE FOR VOCALISTS 124
Vocals Gould Learn how to properly use a microphone as a vocalist; learn the difference between microphones and how different mics work with
your voice.
Audio Craig Sibley IMPROVING HOUSE SOUND BY LOWERING STAGE VOLUMES 128
Do you find that regardless of how loud your monitor speaker is, you just can’t hear yourself on stage... yet the stage volume level is
high enough to be heard 3 miles away? Also, if you’ve attempted to overcome this problem and are currently using In Ear Monitors...
do you find the experience less than satisfying? Discover how In Ear Monitoring combined with a Personal Monitor Mixer can help
you sing better, play tighter and improve the overall worship experience.
Audio Ray van UNDERSTANDING POWERED LOUDSPEAKERS 136
Straten In this seminar you will learn: · The difference between a “powered loudspeaker” and an “active loudspeaker” · Power versus output
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of ownership between active systems and separate components. · Which is the right system for me?
Audio Mark Smith MIXING AT THE SPEED OF SOUND 132
Understand the why and how to achieve a good mix. Learn the fundamental concepts of mixing for worship. Be more than just a
volunteer...In this workshop, you will learn: A) The cardinal rules of mixing; B) VCA’s, DCA’ and Subgroups; C) Setting up a sound
system; D) Mix Integrity & Wet/Dry Blending
Audio Dan Craik DIGITAL MIXING - open lab - come and play 107
Audio/ Dave Dartnall CREATIVE ANSWERS FOR MOBILE SOUND SYSTEMS - LARGE & SMALL 138
Video Mobile sound systems can end up in less-than-perfect acoustic environments, like gymnasiums and multi-purpose rooms, which
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Video Paul Jackson THE NEXT STEP: for current MediaShout Users 116
Already a MediaShout user? Are you having fun using video background but want to learn more about the many features of
MediaShout (importing songs, setting up templates, cueing DVDs, etc.)? If you already know the basic and want a chance to learn
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