2013 class registration instructions, procedures, class registration

2013 Class Registration Instructions, Procedures, Class Registration Form & Class Schedule

On-Line Early Class Registration is for Chapter Representatives ONLY!

It does not include early registration for non-chapter members. Delegates and non-members of the GMWA CAN STILL register for classes during the July convention session. CLASS REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON-LINE. See the Forms Section on the GMWA website. There is a 35-day period beginning June 10th through Ju1y 15th for Chapter Representatives to register chapter members on-line for the Cincinnati meeting of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc. Chapters without computer capabilities should register members for classes at the July session. Unaffiliated (non-members) members must register at the convention. Class Registration is completed in two ways:

1. On-Line Early Class Registration (for Chapters Representatives only); or 2. On-Site Class Registration (completed at our July national meeting).

The Procedure:

The Early Class Registration System must first be activated. It will not be activated before before JUNE 10, 2013. 1. You must have a (a) PASSWORD and (b) CLASS REGISTRATION ID NUMBER in order to activate the system. 2. Chapter Representatives NOT remembering or knowing their password and ID number, should contact the persons below. They will respond to you within 24-48 hours. (a) JoAnn Woods, (832) 921-8055-Cell, email address [email protected] (b) Erma McCann, (216) 246-5601, email [email protected] 3. Contact Brian Golliday on or after June 10, 2013 at (317) 335-5701, email [email protected] to have the system activated using your distinct password and ID number. You cannot enter the system without it first being activated.

4. Chapter Representatives are requested to follow the convention’s deadline payment date for paying a delegate’s general convention registration fee. Paying the general convention registration fee allows a registered delegate to enroll for classes within the Academic Division.

5. After the system is activated, Chapter Representatives can then register paid members on-line between June 10, 2013 and July 15, 2013 only. 6. Class Admit Slips are no longer needed for persons who are registered early for classes via the On-Line Early Class Registration process. However, you must wear the GMWA Convention Registration Badge to enter classes. 7. Delegates registering for classes AT the general convention session WILL need a Class Admit Slip for each class taken. THIS YEAR, Instructors will not allow you to enter a class without presenting them with a Class Admit Slip and DISPLAYING your GMWA Convention Registration Badge.

IF YOU HAVE INQUIRIES OR CONCERNS regarding Early On-Line Class Registration or Class Registration at the convention, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLASS REGISTRAR, MS. ERMA MCCANN (contact information listed above) OR THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN. Emailing is preferred.

Office of The Dean Academic Division, GMWA Inc.

1524 Cypresswood Ct. Columbus, OH 43229

[email protected]

Academic Division Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc.

CLASS REGISTRATION FORM

Name: _____________________________________________________ SSN: Chapter: _______________________ _

Address: _____________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ ST _________________ ZIP ______________ If you are enrolling for university transfer credit, you must also register with University Registration on the first day of classes at the August

convention session. CLASS SELECTIONS (You can only select one class per class session.) 1st Class: 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. Dept. Course Code ___________________ Class Name ____________________________________________________ 2nd Class: 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Dept. Course Code ___________________ Class Name ____________________________________________________ 3rd Class: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Dept. Course Code ___________________ Class Name ____________________________________________________ 4th Class: Class Time ________ Dept. Course Code___________________ Class Name ____________________________________________________ 5th Class: Class Time ________ Dept. Course Code ___________________ Class Name ____________________________________________________ ALTERNATE CLASS SELECTIONS (If a class is filled to capacity, you will be placed in one of the following classes according to the way you list them.) USE DEPARTMENT COURSE CODE NUMBERS ONLY. 1st Class Session 2nd Class Session: 3rd Class Session: Other: ______________________________ _______________________ ____________________ _______________________

CUT ALONG THIS LINE CLASS ADMIT SLIP CLASS ADMIT SLIP CLASS ADMIT SLIP Name of Student: __________________________ Name of Student:_______________________ Name of Student:____________________ Department Course Code:_________________ Department Course Code:______________ Department Course Code:___________ Course Name:_____________________________ Course Name:__________________________ Course Name:_______________________ _______________________________________ ____________________________________ _________________________________ Room No./Name____________________________ Room No./Name________________________ Room No./Name_____________________ Location:__________________________________ Location:______________________________ Location:___________________________ Are you enrolling for university credit? Are you enrolling for university credit? Are you enrolling for university credit? Yes No Yes No Yes No Name of University:_________________________ Name of University:______________________ Name of University:__________________ CLASS ADMIT SLIP CLASS ADMIT SLIP CLASS ADMIT SLIP Name of Student: __________________________ Name of Student:_______________________ Name of Student:____________________ Department Course Code:_________________ Department Course Code:______________ Department Course Code:___________ Course Name:_____________________________ Course Name:__________________________ Course Name:______________________ _______________________________________ ____________________________________ _________________________________ Room No./Name____________________________ Room No./Name________________________ Room No./Name_____________________ Location:__________________________________ Location:______________________________ Location:___________________________ Are you enrolling for university credit? Are you enrolling for university credit? Are you enrolling for university credit? Yes No Yes No Yes No Name of University:_________________________ Name of University:______________________ Name of University:__________________

2013 Academic Class Schedule

The Academic Division has the primary responsibility for education and curriculum development within the organization. The division is headed by a Dean who is responsible only to the Board of Directors through the administrative operations of its Chair. Classes offered within the Academic Division are grouped in course departments. There are sixteen (16) course departments currently available. Each course has a numerical course number that identifies the course and its content. These are the Department listings: No. Department Department Name Numbering Code Series 1. AVP Applied Vocal Performance 100 series 2. AIP Applied Instrumental Performance 200 series 3. MF Music Fundamentals 300 series 4. MA Music Administration 400 series 5. CW Church Worship 500 series 6. B Business 600 series 7. T Teaching 700 series 8. F Foundations 800 series 9. MS Medical Services 900 series 10. YTH Youth/Young Adult Courses 1000 series 11. U Ushering 2000 series 12. EVA Evangelism 3000 series 13. PD Personal Development 4000 series 14. LD Liturgical Dance 5000 series 15. L Library 6000 series 16. R Research 7000 series 17. CT Computer Technology 8000 series 19. COM Communications 9000 series

CLASS SESSION I (7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.)

You can only enroll for one class per class session.

Course Course Name & Instructor Room Number or Code Description Name & Location AIP 200B Beginning Piano Kelvin Manson 204 Focus is upon constant movement when Atlanta, GA Duke Energy Center

playing gospel music. The course is for persons who have difficulty with “gospelizing” his/her music style. AIP 201 Intermediate Gospel Piano I & II Getty Goodwin 205 A&B These are combined courses for 2013. Atlanta, GA Duke Energy Center

Focus is upon more complicated rhythmic patterns and harmonic chord progressions found in gospel music and standard forms (Western & European styles) of music. AIP 202 Beginning Gospel Organ Kimberly Crisler 202 Beginning course in organ registrations, Minneapolis, MN Duke Energy Center

pedal techniques and manual orientations that is found in gospel and other forms of music. AIP 208.1 The Art of Playing The Tambourine Jimmy K. Russell 262 Deals with effective use of the tambourine Upper Marlboro, MD Duke Energy Center

when used as a supplement in gospel music presentations. Focus is upon various rhythmic patterns that can be used in performance and/or when the choir/congregation sings. Students enrolling should have their own tambourine for use in the class. AVP 100 & Sight Singing & Sight Reading I & II Conrad Purnell 207 AVP 101 These are combined courses for 2013 Morrisville, PA Duke Energy Center

Presents the development of Sight Reading and Sight Singing skills with emphasis on syllables and intervals suitable to both

Beginning and Intermediate students.

Includes a focus on melody and harmony. The Solfeggio System of Sight Singing and Sight Reading is introduced. AVP 103 & Singing I & II Finis Smith 208 AVP 104 These are combined courses for 2013. Ft. Worth, TX Duke Energy Center

Principles of singing that include emphasis on tone color, diction, breath support, vowel production, consonant production, style and technique, range, dynamics and intonation principles. AVP 118 Vocal Health: The Care & Use of the Camilla Horne, EdD 206 Voice for Gospel Singers St. Paul, MN Duke Energy Center

Vocal use, vocal misuse, vocal abuse and vocal effort are strong focal points in this course.

2013 Class Schedule continued: CLASS SESSION I (7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.) continued: Course Course Name & Instructor Room Number or Code Description Name & Location AVP 120 Sacred Choral Music Seminar Mathilda Martin 209 Course is designed for persons who have Lafayette, LA Duke Energy Center

an interest in sacred choral music. Students are permitted to ask questions and to critically assess the compositions taught in class. *MA 410 Dimensions of Christian Leadership Faye E. Johnson 252 An introduction to the aspects of good and Dayton, OH Duke Energy Center

positive leadership and the qualifications needed to be a good and effective leader from a Christian perspective. CW 504 Choir Decorum, Choir Discipline & Jocelyn Watson-Garland 250 Choir Membership Charlotte, NC Duke Energy Center

The course looks at the responsibilities of being a choir member. Includes and suggests behaviors to avoid that can, and will, diminish a choir’s effectiveness. Required text: Choir Decorum, Choir Discipline & Membership by Dr. R.M. Simmons. CW 514A Music Literature for Children’s Choirs Deborah Shipps 263/264 This course has two sections. Students Cincinnati, OH Duke Energy Center

may enroll for either section or both. Presents and teaches songs appropriate for children from ages 3 to 12. Includes: (1) light gospel arrangements; (2) hymns; (3) action songs; and (4) short anthems. Compositions selected for use in the class are taught and performed by the composer. F 810 & African-American History & African- Joyce Drayton 250 F 811 American Music & Civil Rights Issues Atlanta, GA Duke Energy Center

Since 1900 These are combined courses for 2013 Presents the role of African-Americans who made significant changes to the progress of this country BEFORE 1900. Looks at “The Spirituals” as one style of music in the African-American Sacred Music Experience during that time period. Also parallels and identifies liberation movements, social and civil rights

issues and other achievements of African-Americans SINCE 1900.

*F 823 Theology & Theory of Praise & Worship Shirley Reed Pavilion A This is a content and discussion course Baltimore, MD Millennium Hotel

only. Provides a study of scriptures and theology surrounding the aspects of praise and worship in worship services. Required text: Perspectives of Praise & Worship by Dr. R.M. Simmons

2013 Class Schedule continued: CLASS SESSION I (7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.) continued: Course Course Name & Instructor Room Number or Code Description Name & Location F 829 You Can Afford College James Rose 237 The purpose of this class is to provide the basics Washington, DC Duke Energy Center of preparing for academic success in college, as well as help with the application and scholarship process and managing student loans. **MS 907 Stress Management: A Health Process Earnestine Gray, RN 212 The purpose of this class is to help College Park, GA Duke Energy Center

understand stress and its causes, and how it can be managed and controlled effectively and efficiently. *EVA 3001 Understanding The Bible Carlton Gant, ThD Cabana A Traces the Bible and its early writers (called West Palm Beach, FL Millennium Hotel

“The Men of God”) and their early writings through modern-day translations. Class is primarily for persons who are not totally familiar with the Bible. L 6000 Developing & Maintaining Church & Alvin Burks, 200 - Library Church Music, Public and School Libraries Certified Librarian Duke Energy Center Addresses methods of developing, implementing McComb, MS

and maintaining libraries. “Overview of The Development of Church Music Libraries” publication serves as a guide in the study of modern-day libraries. Attention is given to:

(1) procedures for management; (2) selection of materials housed in the library; (3) circulation control; (4) cataloging; and (5) materials and equipment used and needed in public and school libraries.

*Disclaimer for Course: The Gospel Music Workshop of America is an Interdenominational organization and does not endorse any one denomination as a preferred course of study in religion or theology. **Disclaimer for Course: Neither, The Gospel Music Workshop of America nor the Instructor of this

course assumes any responsibility whatsoever; nor make any guarantees with regard to the personal safety, welfare and the information presented and received by individuals participants enrolled in the course. Thus, all participants agree to enter the class at their own risk and choosing.

CLASS SESSION II (9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.)


Course Course Name & Instructor Room Number or Code Description Name & Location AIP 203 & Intermediate & Advanced Organ Anthony Kendrick 201/202 AIP 203.1 These are combined courses for 2013 Los Angeles, CA Dike Energy Center

Presents organ registrations, pedal techniques and manual orientations for students highly skilled in the organ; and for students who are either at the advanced level or beyond in organ skills and proficiencies. AIP 209/ Percussions Floyd Kennedy 262 AIP 215 These are all combined courses for 2013. Sacramento, CA Duke Energy Center

& Presents study in drums and the electric drum

YTH 1009 with major concentration on various rhythmic A/B/C patterns and progressions that can be used in gospel music and other types of music. Also explains and demonstrates the use of electric drums. Students will learn the dos and don’ts when using an electric drum set. Youth in the convention are highly encouraged to enroll

for this course as well as adults. AVP 105 Voice I Beverly Vaughn, DMA 208 Presents continued emphasis on breath Franklin, NJ Duke Energy Center

support, diction and other principles taught in AVP 103/104. Class offers practice and applications based upon these principles. AVP 106 Voice II Raymond Wise, PhD 207 More in-depth study on breath support, diction Pataskala, OH Duke Energy Center

and other applications and critical analysis based upon the principles taught in AVP 105. AVP 107 Directing I Jewell Kelly 204 Presents techniques of choral directing Ft. Worth, TX Duke Energy Center

for the beginning choir director. Music score reading, program planning, rehearsal procedures and other directing areas are focal points covered in this class.

**AVP 122 Understanding Your Voice—Your Mark A. Williams, MD 205 Instrument & PhD Nashville, TN Duke Energy Center

This course provides an introduction to the (Lorree Slye, Assistant purpose. functioning and maintenance of the Washington, DC) voice. Emphasis is placed on: anatomy of the voice; mechanics of your voice; common disorders/ medical conditions affecting the voice; and prevention of voice injury with good vocal hygiene. The course is appropriate not only for singers, but also for any performance, professional or recreational

voice uses.

2013 Class Schedule continued: CLASS SESSION II (9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.) continued:

Course Course Name & Instructor Room Number or Code Description Name & Location MF 300/ Music Fundamentals Trinitia Green 211 301 This class is an overview of the Elements of Chicago, IL Duke Energy Center

Music with emphasis on (1) Voices and Instruments, (2) Rhythm, (3) Notation, (4) Melody and Keys.

MF 302 Gospel Chords Clark W. Joseph 212 Introduces the recognition and construction Grand Prairie, TX Duke Energy Center

of chords—Major, minor, augmented, dimished and polychords used in gospel music presentations. *MA408 Developing The Spirituality of The Choir: Kevin Bond, DMin 237 A & B Keeping The Devil Out Brooklyn, NY Duke Energy Center

These are combined courses for 2013. Focus is upon spiritual growth, spiritual development and spiritual expressions as

(1) individual choir members; and (2) the choir as a whole when brought into an increased and intensive awareness of Christ. Required text: Developing The Spirituality of The Choir by Dr. R.M. Simmons

MA 413 Establishing Positive Relationships Glen McMillan 251 Between Clergy & Musicians Brooklyn, NY Duke Energy Center

This course is designed to strengthen

working relationships between pastors and musicians developing strategic planning with outcomes and assessments. The course is recommended for persons who are in leadership roles in their local church from music ministers, worship pastors, music directors and also clergy. CW 514B Music Literature for Children’s Choirs Deborah Shipps 263/264 A continuation of CW 514A. Cincinnati, OH Duke Energy Center

*CW 515 Music With A Ministry Margaret Douroux, PhD 206 Explores the boundaries of an effective Augora, CA Duke Energy Center

music ministry and gives suggested criteria for determining its effectiveness. B 600/1- This Business of Gospel Music Franklin Purnell 210 2-3 Provides detailed explanations of the legal, Chattanooga, TN Duke Energy Center

practical and procedural problems encountered by participants in the music industry generally, and the music industry specifically. Topic areas covered include: (1) Income Tax for the Performer;

(2) forms of Business organizations—Sole Proprietorship Partnerships and Corporations; (3) Copyright basics and publishing; (4) Performance (4) Rights Organizations; (5) Personal and Business (5) management in the music industry; and (6) basics of Music Industry contract negotiations.

2013 Class Schedule continued: CLASS SESSION II (9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.) continued: Course Course Name & Instructor Room Number or Code Description Name & Location F 826 The Historical Development of The Gospel Eugene Morgan 200 - Library Music Workshop of America, Inc. Mobile, AL Duke Energy Center

Class is held in the Academic Division Library where historical documents and other materials are housed. Survey-Lecture type course that outlines the development of the Gospel Music Workshop of America from its beginning to the present day. Includes special lectures from persons who are still alive and who were instrumental in the organization of the GMWA. Required text: The Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc.: The Historical Foundation, Formation & Development—From A Dream and A Vision by Dr. Charles Reese, Dean of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc.

*EVA 3002A Introduction to The Old Testament Kenneth Peterson, DTh Pavilion A Surveys the Old Testament and gives a Toledo, OH Millennium Hotel

brief treatment of the Books of the Bible from Genesis to Malachi which are necessary in the initial stages of studying the Bible. *EVA 3004 Hymnology & Hymn Stories Edwina Wooley-Hairston 209 & These are combined courses. Presents Cincinnati, OH Duke Energy Center A study of the European and American Hymn

*EVA 3005 Forms and “Stories of Inspiration and Christian Experiences” that gave rise to the development of certain hymns used in various worship settings. Class focuses upon these Hymn Forms. *EVA 3014 Women of The Bile Naomi Greene, EdD Cabana A Presents the role of women who have Chicago, IL Millennium Hotel

added significantly to the development of the Bible. This included Evangelism,

Prophecy, Teaching and a close-up view of selected women that are named and used in the Bible. Also parallels the indifferences of the male dominance to “What Does The Bible Say?”

LD 5005 Movement for Church Choirs Peter Fields, PhD 260/261 Presents good and sound techniques of Madison, TN Duke Energy Center

movement used in church choirs as applied to religious choreography. Students must proper dance attire when entering the class.

CLASS SESSION II (9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.) continued: Course Course Name & Instructor Room Number or Code Description Name & Location COM 9001 Oral Language Development: Public Doris Graham, PhD 250 Speaking Berkeley, MO Duke Energy Center

Presents dynamics of public speaking from a Public and Religious Announcer’s perspective. Deals with: (1) the Extemporaneous and Impromptu styles of speeches; (2) Group Leadership; and (3) various other type of discussions. Gives social and cultural mannerisms, which are preferred in church and other type settings and correct word pronunciations. COM 9014 Models of Effective Leadership Carl Hall, Esq. 252 Presents the necessary tools of positive Jonesbrro, GA Duke Energy Center

leadership and the qualifications needed to be an effective leader. Also outlines five (5) Models of Effective Leadership that will enhance learning skills and build confidence in leadership roles. *Disclaimer for Course: The Gospel Music Workshop of America is an Interdenominational organization and does not endorse any one denomination as a preferred course of study in religion or theology. **Disclaimer for Course: Neither, The Gospel Music Workshop of America nor the Instructor of this

course assumes any responsibility whatsoever; nor make any guarantees with regard to the personal safety, welfare and the information presented and received by individuals participants enrolled in the course. Thus, all participants agree to enter the class at their own risk and choosing.

CLASS SESSION III (10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.)


Course Course Name & Instructor Room Number or Code Description Name & Location AIP 210/ Electronic Instruments: Gregory Williams 262 AIP 211 Bass & Lead Guitars Muskegon, M Duke Energy Center

These are combined courses. Presents techniques and applications of Bass and Lead Guitars when used in gospel music presentations, Students enrolling for the class should have their own instrument

for use in the class. AIP 213 Jazz Improvisation: Application and Anthony Kendrick 201/202 A&B Demonstration Los Angeles, CA Duke Energy Center

These are combined courses. Enhances, educates and motivates the gospel keyboard

musician with utilizing the latest musical concepts within the jazz idiom at an in-depth level. If time permits, it also gives the student an opportunity to hear and experience the works of selected composers within the GMWA who have compositions in this style of music.

AVP 108 Directing II Anthony Leach, PhD 263/264 Presents techniques of directing that State College, PA Duke Energy Center

are popular when directing gospel music. Focus is upon improvisation, body movement and alternative communication techniques and

directing patterns when directing gospel music and choirs. AVP 116 Developing The Young Singing Voice Florine Herron 211 Perpetuates young voices for quality singing Bogalusa, LA Duke Energy Center

when using correct vocal techniques and other applications associated with vocal music production. MF 305 Music Theory Sharon Ingram 212 This class gives a basic knowledge of the terms Wichita, KS Duke Energy Center

and symbols of Music Elements. It emphasizes rhythmic patterns; how music is notated; recognition of keys, key signatures, and scales; and melodic patterns MA 400/ Administration, Organization & Glenn McMillan 250 401 Supervision In Church Music Brooklyn, NY Duke Energy Center

These are combined courses. Identifies (1) strengths and weaknesses; (2) establishing objectives in the Music Ministry; (3) developing

CLASS SESSION III (10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.) continued: Course Course Name & Instructor Room Number or Code Description Name & Location MA 400/401 Departmental Operations; and (4) procedure continued for selecting persons needed to work in the Music

Ministry. Also examines (1) departmental responsibilities; (2) responsibilities of Choir Officers; and (3) procedures for setting up a modern-day Music Ministry. Course also focuses upon the Role of the Minister-of-Music/Director of Music and other Choir Officers, Required text: Building Church Music Department by Dr. R.M. Simmons.

CW 500 Church Worship Service Richard Reid, PhD 207 Examines the worship formats of selected Raleigh, NC Duke Energy Center

worship services. Emphasis is on “Music” that is appropriate for different styles of worship.) *CW 516 Praise & Worship: Application & Leon Wilkinson 206 Demonstration Dayton, OH Duke Energy Center

Gives insight on how to enhance worship services with applicable methods and techniques using this fast and growing style of worship enhancement. It also gives ways to restore spiritual concepts and suggests songs that can be used in this type of worship setting. CW 519 Christian Hip Hop and The Keithen Jones 208 African-American Church Marrero, LA Duke Energy Center

Class will present an overview of Christian rappers, their faith and Holy Hip Hop genre of gospel music as a part of the music ministry in the African-American Church Experience. Emphasis will be placed on Holy Hip Hop and

its relationship with Praise & Worship, Youth Ministry, Worship Service and acceptable Theological principles. Demonstrations include and highlight appropriate movement, lyrics, presentation and musical scores and arrangements verses those of inappropriateness. Focuses include dialogue aligned with current controversial issues regarding Holy Hip Hop and Christian Rap Music’s theological purpose and mission.

F 808 Development of Gospel Music Roger Sears 210 Presents musical selections that represent each Jacksonville, FL Duke Energy Center

era in the development of African-American Religious. Identifies song writers and performers that represent each era in the development of the African-American Sacred Music Religious Experience.

CLASS SESSION III (10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.) continued: Course Course Name & Instructor Room Number or Code Description Name & Location F 822 Seventh Day Adventist Music Conrad Purnell 209 Course Description to be announced later Morrisville, PA Duke Energy Center

U 2006 Organization & Administration of Geraldine Payne 237 Usher Departments Greensboro, NC Duke Energy Center

Presents procedures necessary for establishing a strong and centralized Usher Department within the Church. Gives systems for, and behaviors leading to successful care and control of those attending performances in large arenas. Attention is also given to Usher needs at other special functions such as funerals, weddings, banquets and other formal affairs. *EVA 3002B Introduction to The New Testament Fleet L. Belle 252 Presents a general introduction to the New Mobile, AL Duke Energy Center

Testament. Acquaints the student with the Purpose; (1) Occasion; (2) Theme; and (3) Values of the New Testament.

*EVA 3003 Music In The Scripture Bobby Baylor, DMin Cabana A Identifies passages in the Bible which makes Ft. Worth, TX Millennium Hotel

reference to music. “What Does The Bible Say?” *EVA 3010 The Duties of A Christian Kima Cunningham Pavilion A (Romans 12:1-15; Galatians 5:13; 6:10) Dayton, OH Millennium Hotel

Deals with various parts of the Bible that introduces to the Believer his/her (1) religious duties; (2) church duties; (3) social duties; (4) civil duties; and (5) fraternal duties as applied to Christianity. LD 5002 Liturgical Ballet & Liturgical Kim Hardy-Clayton 260/261 & Liturgical Modern Dance New Orleans, LA Duke Energy Center

LD 5003 These are combined courses for 2013. Introduces basic techniques and disciplines of the Classical Dance Form of Ballet. Offers techniques of knowing “how to set a piece for a religious play or dance concert.” In addition, it presents terminology associated with Liturgical Dance and basic dance skills that are based upon sound movement. Students must have proper dance attire when entering the class.

CLASS SESSION III (10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.) continued: Course Course Name & Instructor Room Number or Code Description Name & Location CT 8002 Computer Technology In Music David Davis 205 Transcription Buffalo, NY Duke Energy Center

Designed strictly for computer use when preparing music transcriptions. Gives the student an opportunity to see and experience actual demonstrations and to quickly get their music ideas scored, notated and notated. CT 8003 Computers Skills & Literacy Alvin Burks, Certified 200-Library Gives instruction and assists in the Librarian Duke Energy Center

use of computers to meet the printing, McComb, MS accounting and other clerical needs. Special attention is given to Church needs

and programs using computer use: (1) church accounting; (2) membership records; (3) word processing; (4) printing of Church worship bulletins and other type publications; and

(5( Church processing and customization and set-up. Students are encouraged to have their own personal lab top computer for for use in the class.

COM 9013 Introduction to Email & Social Media Zina Jordan 200-Library This introductory course will teach basics, Federal Way, WA Duke Energy Center

including understanding how email works, where you get email service from, and how you communicate properly and safely online. We will also touch on Social Media.

Students are encouraged to have their own personal lab top computer for for use in the class.

*Disclaimer for Course: The Gospel Music Workshop of America is an Interdenominational organization and does not endorse any one denomination as a preferred course of study in religion or theology.

EARLY MORNING & AFTERNOON CLASSES (varied dates and times):

Class Time Department Course Name & Instructor Room & & Days Course Code Course Description City & State Location 6:00-7:00 a.m. **MS 905 GMWA Early Morning Exercise Mattie Shepard 260/261 Mon-Thu & Aerobics Class Mobile, AL Duke Energy Center Early morning aerobics class that includes

35 minutes of Aerobic exercise workout. Fitness information and a question and answer period is included in the remaining time.

12:00-5:00 p.m. LD 5007 GMWA Dance Company Peter Fields, PhD 260/261 Sat-Thu Class is intended to provide skilled Madison, TN Duke Energy Center

Dancers and Choreographers with an opportunity to develop highly specialized expertise within the Christian Education expression. It is also intended to keep this discipline at the top of the cutting edge phenomenon within Liturgical Dance performance. Participants must have proper dance attire when entering the class.

1:00-2:15 p.m. R 7002 Exploring The Heritage of African- Mary A. Cannon 200-Library Mon-Thu American Music Through Teaching & Milwaukee, WI Duke Energy Center

Research Provides an overview of current applications

for teaching and conducting research in African-American music. The focus of the course is to encourage individuals to promote African-American music and heritage through the dissemination of knowledge and by other means

3:00-4:15 p.m. R 7005 African-American Music & Worship Raymond Wise, PhD 200-Library Mon-Thu A survey synopsis of the music and Pataskala, OH Duke Energy Center

worship forms of the African-American Christian tradition with emphasis on historical development. It provides an understanding of the African-American aesthetic. Attention can also be given to cross-cultural and cross-contextual music and worship. Class also addresses African- American musicians in cross-cultural church settings.

4:15-5:30 p.m. *CW 517/ Fundamentals of Homiletics Rodney Teal, JD 237 Mon-Thu *YTH 1005.1 Presents techniques for effectively leading a Alexandria, VA Duke Energy Center

corporate Worship service in a non-liturgical African-American “gospel” service tradition and for preparing sermons (homiletics). Students will have the opportunity to present 10-minute sermons demonstrating their grasp of the techniques discussed in the class. The class also exposes students to selected literature in the field of homiletics by authors such as Cleophus LaRue, Samuel Proctor, Katie Cannon and Henry & Ella Mitchell. Excellent class for pastors and clergy.


LABORATORY EXPERIENCES – Labs are designed to supplement and enhance Classroom learning experiences only.

Labs are held Monday through Thursday of the convention week.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ENROLL FOR LABS. Report directly to the classroom! Lab Name Lab Time Facilitators Room & City & State Location AFTERNOON Music Lab 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. David Davis 205 Buffalo, NY Duke Energy Center Percussion Lab 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. Jimmy Russell, 262 Upper Marlboro, MD Duke Energy Center Floyd Kennedy, Sacramento, CA

Youth/Young Adult Classes You can only enroll for one class per class session.

CLASS SESSION I (7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.)

Course Course Name & Instructor Room Name or Code Description Number & Location *YTH 1005 Understanding The Bible Edwina Wooley-Hairston Hoosier A A/B Presents the Books of the Bible and gives Cincinnati, OH Hyatt Regency Hotel

the basic structure of the Bible. Talks about music as it appears in the Scriptures. YTH 1007B Intermediate Keyboard & Theory Glen Nixon Wolverine A/B Designed for children and youth that has some Arlington, TX Hyatt Regency Hotel

understand and knowledge of keyboard techniques and music theory. Demonstrations and practical applications of score reading, music comprehension and “gospelizing” piano accompaniment are focal points in the class. YTH 1011C Advanced Liturgical Dance Kim Hardy-Clayton Buckeye A/B Presents a more advanced study, skills and New Orleans, LA Hyatt Regency Hotel

practice in the Rules of Liturgical Dance. Students highly skilled in Liturgical Dance methods, techniques and skills are encouraged to enroll. Students must have proper dance attire when entering the class.

YTH 1012B Voice II Nathan Young, PhD Hoosier B Presents a more in-depth study in tonality, Nashville, TN Hyatt Regency Hotel

breathing, voice ranges and general Suzanne Young, PhD principles of singing as applied to gospel Nashville, TN music presentations YTH 1012C Voice III Willie Phillips Keystone This is an advanced course in voice. Philadelphia, PA Hyatt Regency Hotel

However, persons who feel they are able to handle the course’s contents may also enroll. Presents special emphasis on posture, breath support, ease, free-tones and pure vowel production. Diphthongs, articulation, enunciation, resonance, legato and sostenuto singing principles are introduced.


YOUTH CLASSES continued:

CLASS SESSION II (9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.)


Course Course Name & Instructor Room Name or Code Description Number & Location

1007A Beginning & Intermediate Keyboard Shirley Brockenborough Keystone & Theory Wilmington, DE Hyatt Regency Hotel Presents the knowledge and theory for the

elements and principles of piano music study. Provides terms and symbols. Gives and demonstrates use of these terms. Attention is also placed on scales, key signatures, and basic and intermediate rhythmic patterns. YTH 1007C Advanced Keyboard & Theory Aaron Brooks Hoosier B Designed for Children and Youth WHO ARE Trenton, NJ Hyatt Regency Hotel

HIGHLY skilled and proficient in keyboard techniques and music theory. Score reading, music comprehension and gospelizing piano accompaniment are focal points in this class.

YTH 1009A, Percussions Floyd Kennedy 262 B,C; AIP 209 These are all combined courses for 2013. Sacramento, CA Duke Energy Center & Presents study in drums and the electric drum

AIP 215 with major concentration on various rhythmic patterns and progressions that can be used in gospel music and other types of music. Also explains and demonstrates the use of electric drums. Students will learn the dos and don’ts when using an electric drum set. Youth in the convention are highly encouraged to enroll

for this course as well as adults. YTH 1010 Choir Decorum, Choir Discipline & John Russell Hoosier A Choir Membership Monroe, LA Hyatt Regency Hotel

The course looks at the rules, discipline and responsibilities of being a member in a children’s or youth choir. Gives expected behaviors that are necessary for the choir’s effectiveness. Also looks at unexpected behaviors that can, and will, diminish a choir’s effectiveness. YTH 1011B Intermediate Liturgical Dance Bernice Jamison-Turner Buckeye A&B (for 10-14 year olds) West Hempstead, NY

Presents continued study and practice in techniques and Rules of Discipline for the Classical and Modern Dance Forms. Students must have proper dance attire when entering the class.

YOUTH CLASSES-Class Session II continued: Course Course Name & Instructor Room Name or Code Description Number & Location

YTH 1013A Fundamentals of Choral Directing Reginal Jefferson Wolverine A&B These are combined courses for 2012 Decatur, GA Hyatt Regency Hotel

Presents techniques of choral directing for Beginning & Intermediate directors of a Children’s or Youth choir. Standard music literature is the focus of the class. However, if time permits, the Instructor can implement directing patterns and other techniques

of Improvisation, Body Movement and alternative communication techniques when directing gospel music. Adults can enter the class as “Audit” for information and content purposes only and do not have to register. However, in this case, NO GMWA Certificate of Attendance can be issued. *CW 517/ Fundamentals of Homiletics Rodney Teal, JD 237 *YTH 1005.1 Presents techniques for effectively leading a Alexandria, VA Duke Energy Center

4:15-5:30 p.m. corporate Worship service in a non-liturgical African-American “gospel” service tradition and for preparing sermons (homiletics). Students will have the opportunity to present 10-minute sermons demonstrating their grasp of the techniques discussed in the class. The class also exposes students to selected literature in the field of homiletics by authors such as Cleophus LaRue, Samuel Proctor, Katie Cannon and Henry & Ella Mitchell. Excellent class for pastors and clergy.

CLASS SESSION III (10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.)

You can only enroll for one class per class session. Course Course Name & Instructor Room Name or Code Description Number & Location

YTH 1011A Beginning Liturgical Dance Sandra Shackelford Buckeye A&B (For 3-9 year olds) Compton, CA Hyatt Regency Hotel

Introduces basic techniques and Rules of Discipline & for Classical and Modern Dance Forms. Offers Aaron Lewis techniques of knowing “how to set a piece for Baltimore, MD

a religious play or dance concert.” Students must have proper dance attire when entering the class. YTH 1012A Voice I & II Evelyn Harrell Keystone Presents tonality, breathing, voice ranges and Clinton, LA Hyatt Regency hotel

selected principles of singing as applied to gospel music presentations. YTH 1014 Alternative Activities for Children Gloria McCall Hoosier A Presents activities that can be used for children Stone Mountain, GA Hyatt Regency Hotel

in church settings other than singing in a Children’s or Youth choir. A focal point in the class is upon the use of Arts & Crafts and other

type media as alternative activities. The course is also open for Adults interested in its content and course methodologies. In this care, you do not have to register. However, no credit can be given.

YTH 1016 Music Styles & preferences Within The Will Griffin Hoosier B A & B African-American Music Tradition & Experience Petersburg, VA Hyatt Regency Hotel

These are combined courses. A survey-type course in music within the African-American Sacred Music Experience. Looks at and talks about the development of youthful and other type hymns. The “Spirituals” and Contemporary Music literature identified with youth are focal points in the class. *YTH 1022 Spiritual Mountain Climbing (new course) Brenda Buckner-Jones Mountaineer An exciting, dynamic, high energy preparatory Flint, MI Hyatt Regency Hotel

course in Christian character building. It serves to prepare students to better scale the “Mountain of Life” that is necessary in order to climb this mountain. The class is suitable for youth, youth workers and the young-at-heart. Due to the physical activity in the class, all participants are asked to please wear clothing and shoes suitable for movement.

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CW 519 Christian Hip Hop and The Keithen Jones 208 African-American Church Marrero, LA Duke Energy Center

Class will present an overview of Christian rappers, their faith and Holy Hip Hop genre of gospel music as a part of the music ministry in the African-American Church Experience. Emphasis will be placed on Holy Hip Hop and

its relationship with Praise & Worship, Youth

Ministry, Worship Service and acceptable Theological principles. Demonstrations include and highlight appropriate movement, lyrics, presentation and musical scores and arrangements verses those of inappropriateness. Focuses include dialogue aligned with current controversial issues regarding Holy Hip Hop and Christian Rap Music’s theological purpose and mission.

*Disclaimer for Course: The Gospel Music Workshop of America is an Interdenominational organization and does not endorse any one denomination as a preferred course of study in religion or theology

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