Music Workshops

Each workshop/retreat can be tailored to meet your local needs...or we can work together to design an experience that fits your specific situation. Please contact me to talk about planning a workshop or retreat. 

The Role of the Pastoral Musician
What is the role of the choir, singers, and instrumentalists at Sunday worship? Through music, musicians preach the Word, along with the preacher! This workshop looks at ways we can all do this more effectively.

Gonna Sing at the Welcome Table
An interactive workshop exploring the use of African American music in Christian worship: why it should be included in our worship, what makes it unique, and how to create it authentically and with integrity.

Making the Psalms Our Own
Experience the many genres of the Psalms and see how these ancient words connect with our very modern world. Be prepared to listen, reflect, draw, paint, write, or sing as we open up the church’s first hymnal.

The Creative Accompanist
Improvisation...what's that? How do you move beyond the four-parts printed in your hymnal? This hands-on workshop in designed for pianists and organists who want to learn how to make hymn playing come alive through creative accompaniment. Packed with helpful resources and creative ideas for the church accompanist.  

"One of my favorite things about being the soprano soloist at WPC is the variety of music Geoff programs. Music from many genres and all over the world is used in various settings throughout the year. I‘m proud of the fact that any person  - no matter his/her background - can come to our church and be blessed by at least one song at some point in the service."

-Brenda Turner, soprano
B. Music Education
Steston University