Director’s Seminar, September 7, 2019

Director Focused, Ringer Friendly

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Door #3
Apple Valley, MN 55124

Morning Schedule
8:30 – 9:00 Arrive & Shop
9:00-12:00 Seminar –

“SURVIVING”

Planning a successful year, how to choose repertoire, recruitment strategies, ringing techniques, directing techniques and rehearsal plans.

Afternoon Schedule
12:00-12:45 Lunch provided, Shop, Mingle
12:45-4:00 Seminar –

“THRIVING”

Strategies and tips for score study, how to use the pieces in the program year, teaching your choir (or yourself) how to successfully play them, and handbell techniques will be addressed.

Registration Deadline is August 20, 2019

$35 for both Sessions, includes lunch
$25 for the Morning Session only, excludes lunch
$15 for the Afternoon Session only, excludes lunch
Follow this link to register. Credit Cards or Checks are accepted.

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Registrar:
[email protected]
Event Coordinator, Area 7
6600 Pleasant Ave #154, Richfield, MN 55423

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS SEMINAR?

  • Current conductors – when is the last time you had a refresher course in handbell conducting?
  • Prospective Conductors – is your choir going through a transition? Losing ringers? Or perhaps your conductor is stepping down?
  • Ringers who want more ringing and learning opportunities. 
  • Is there a neighboring church that is just storing their bells? Encourage them to re-ignite their handbell ministry by attending this Seminar. 

Amy Maakestad

Amy has more than 35 years of experience ringing handbells in various groups and over 20 as a conductor. She utilizes both ringing and directing talents as the Artistic and Music Director of Twin Cities Bronze, an auditioned community handbell ensemble. 

Amy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Wisconsin, Superior. She later received her Master’s in Sacred Music – Organ and Choral Conducting from Luther Seminary, St. Paul in cooperation with St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota. Discovering new (and rediscovering old) handbell music and turning the printed notes on a page into a musical experience is one of Amy’s favorite adventures. 

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Easel type binder to prop up music
  • a list of questions that you are struggling with
  • Handbell gloves
  • Conducting baton
  • Items for the service project

Please bring non-perishable food item(s) to help support the local food shelf hosted by Shepherd of the Valley

“Helping Hands from Handbells”