“Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing
by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made
known unto God.” (Phillipians 4:6) Strategies for
conquering the anxiety that sometimes comes with performing so that you
can share your gifts.
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“The Harp in Scripture” - discover
the rich scriptural heritage of the harp. Explore the historical view of
our lives, of our craft, and the richness it brings us by connecting us
with the Body of Christ past, present, and future. Some tidbits
about the actual historical use of the instrument will also be discussed.
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“The Joy of Accompanying”- After discussing some
concepts and ideas, those interested will have
a change to accompany Joel McClung on a song.
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“Using our Harps to Bless” – retirement centers,
bedside, nursing homes, hospice and other service work. Come hear
some stories and share some of your own.
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Playing with a worship team - The harp can be used
as a ‘heavenly’ addition to a worship team or band. Interested
individuals will have an opportunity to sit in and
improvise with the worship team Pearl.
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Christmas in July – Christmas is a wonderful
time to share the Good News to all. Sylvia Woods will share leverharp
music available for the Christmas season. Pedal harp music will
also be discussed.
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Arranging Hymns and Praise choruses for the Harp. How
to take your favorite songs and arrange them for lever and/or pedal harp. There
will be sessions for beginning, intermediate & advanced levels.
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Improvising on Praise music – New ideas and techniques
for improvising from piano music or a lead sheet.
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Ensemble Practice – A harp ensemble will perform
hymns and choruses at the final concert. Open to intermediate and advanced
pedal and lever harpists. The music will be available for sale by March
1. Selections include: As the Deer (Jill Justice) and …….
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Recording session - This is an opportunity to record
a song in the Azusa Pacific University Recording studio. (extra fee) |
