Register Now! WEBINAR INFO Join Center Director Brian Hehn for a presentation on why the "traditional/contemporary" divide just doesn't make sense. We'll spend the first half of the session talking about how we go into using this pesky dichotomy, and then we'll explore ways of expanding beyond it. You'll come away with new vocabulary […]
Register Now! WEBINAR INFO Join CCS Ambassador Megan Mash for a presentation on how to use your hymnal as a resource for creating simple but effective anthems. Having served churches in Florida where the Snowbirds reign, Megan's choirs can quickly go from 30 or 40 voices down to 10 or 15. Being able to […]
Register Now! WEBINAR INFO Join CCS Ambassador Slats Toole for a presentation on the basics of leading paperless music. Pulling from their experience as the pastor of a small church, a worship leader who understands how and when technology can fail, and a musician who believes in the importance and power of congregational singing, […]
This webinar is now available on YouTube by clicking here. WEBINAR INFO Join CCS Ambassador Joslyn Henderson on a presentation three of the most influential black musicians in the history of American hymnody. Biographical information as well as examples of their influence and current repertoire will be covered. Date: Monday, January 25th, 2021 Time: […]
Register Now! WEBINAR INFO Join CCS Ambassador TWes Moore for a presentation on the importance of researching the history and context of the songs your congregation sings. How do you do that research? How and why do you share information about a song's context with the congregation? Date: Monday, February 22nd, 2021 Time: 3PM […]
Sister Rosetta Tharpe & Fanny Crosby will be highlighted by Felicia Patton and Brian Hehn in a spirited yet fun-loving battle between two "greats" in the world of congregational song! Wednesday, March 17th 8PM Eastern Time YouTube Live: https://youtu.be/ZNZuD7ridz0 https://youtu.be/ZNZuD7ridz0
Register Now! WEBINAR INFO Join CCS Ambassador Joshua Zentner-Barrett for a presentation on the songs that make us as leaders uncomfortable. How does leading in ways that bring us out of our own comfort zones improve our own musicianship and the congregation's discipleship? How do we overcome the discomfort and dig into new ways […]
Join Center Director Brian Hehn and a panel of congregational song artists (tune writers, text writers, song writers) as they talk about church music and copyright. How does the system work from their perspective? Is it easy to navigate? Does it provide them with what they see as fair compensation? What/Where are the difficulties? What/Where […]
Register Now! WEBINAR INFO Join CCS Ambassador Jonathan Hehn for a presentation on some best practices for both sides of an interview. What should musicians know as they begin to interview for church musician and/or worship leader positions? What should pastors and personnel committee members be asking in these interviews? Date: Monday, April 26th, […]
Join Center Director Brian Hehn and a panel of intellectual property law experts as they talk about church music and copyright. How does the system work from their perspective? Is it working the way it should?What/Where are the difficulties? What/Where are some opportunities for improvement? Listen in on the conversation live on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OvrIDzTZ-Ag Thursday, […]
