Sing a New Song: Encouraging Congregational Singing

Presenter: Dent Davidson

Missioner for Liturgy and the Arts, Diocese of Chicago & Music Chaplain to the House of Bishops

 

Thursday, September 20, 9:30am-3:30pm

Trinity Episcopal Church

St. Helen’s Hall

469 NW Wall St., Bend 97702

541-382-5542

 

Dent Davidson is missioner for liturgy and the arts in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. A professional church musician since his teens, Dent Davidson’s primary work is to unite voices in song with joy and passion. He travels frequently as a workshop clinician and consultant in music and worship, and currently serves on the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of the Episcopal Church, and as music chaplain to the Episcopal House of Bishops.

 

With a degree in composition and vocal jazz, Dent enjoys widening the scope and variety of music sung and heard in worship, and spends much of his time composing and searching for new resources. His goal: To touch hearts by embracing the beauty of the Anglican Choral Tradition and expanding it. (In other words: a Church that swings!)

 

This workshop will provide tips and techniques for enhancing congregational music in small churches. Increase the repertoire of your congregation and their confidence in singing. The workshop will close with Evensong using the tips, techniques and hymns learned during the session.

 

The $10 registration fee includes lunch.

 

Attendees need to make their own housing arrangements. Some lodging options are shown below. For questions or information about registration, please contact your Diocesan Office .

 

Jointly sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon and the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon

 

To register for this event, click here.

 

Suggested Lodging Options

Phoenix Inn Suites
http://www.phoenixinn.com/bend
888-291-4764
300 NW Franklin Ave, Bend 97702
Dwntown Bend, walking distance to Trinity
Rates: $149 and up, includes full breakfast

The Riverhouse
http://www.riverhouse.com
866-453-4480
3075 N Business 97, Bend 97701
Rates: $109 and up (ask for corporate rate), includes full breakfast

Comfort Inn and Suites
http://www.comfortinn.com/
541-617-9696
62065 SE 27th Street, Bend, 97701
Rates: $76 and up, includes breakfast

Many other options are available. Find a listing of accommodations here: http://www.visitbend.com/Discover_Bend_Oregon