IX Conference of Pastoral Musicians and Hispanic Ministers
September 9, 10 and 11, 2022
Rejoice in Hope
Pastoral Musicians Workshops
Session A
Workshop A-1
Music for the Celebration of the Sacraments: Quinceañeras Weddings Confirmations and Funerals
This workshop will be aimed at any music minister who wishes to delve into the importance and role of music in the celebration of the different sacraments while providing the opportunity to explore and learn new songs for Quinceañeras, Weddings, Confirmations, Baptisms. , Exequias and the Rite of Christian Initiation and scrutinies. Guided collaboratively with AMPHE and Editorials OCP and GIA.
Workshop A-2
The Ministry of the Psalmist (Animator of the Assembly)
Do you serve as a Psalmist or Assembly Leader?
In this session, we will discuss and delve into the great importance of this ministry. We will share recommendations and also vocalization and interpretation techniques to carry out a more effective ministry.
Workshop A-3
The Guitar in the Liturgy: Different Styles and Rhythms, but the Same Faith
Are you a guitarist? Cheer up this workshop is for you!
The diversity of cultures, styles and musical expressions of the peoples is very much present in the different parts of the United States and our parishes, it also challenges us as leaders and musicians to familiarize ourselves with and implement diverse musical styles and rhythmic patterns. Serving in this way as a means to pastorally serve our communities in the Caribbean, Central and South America. This workshop will offer you the opportunity to review, explore or learn various music styles/rhythm patterns.
Workshop A-4
The Challenges or Current Challenges of the Ministry of Music
We know that Covid-19 has affected and changed in a certain way the way in which the different liturgical ministries of the Church are working. The ministers and ministries and members of the assembly have had to make adjustments and changes that could seem negative or positive. In this session we will discuss these challenges that affect our communities today. But we will also share practical tips.
Workshop A-5
Yes, it is possible to play Spanish music on the keyboard! (Bilingual Workshop)
Keyboard styles for Hispanic music in the liturgy. For inexperienced or expert keyboardists, Hispanic or non-Hispanic, this workshop will provide useful tips and methods to help you stylize authentically when using the keyboard to accompany Hispanic music in the liturgy.
Workshop A-6
Singing and First Sight Reading (Part - 1)
Join us! In an interactive way, participants will learn the basics of sheet music reading by singing, watching, and listening to melodies and rhythms. They will also be briefly instructed in the role of the music minister within the liturgy and how reading sheet music enriches their ministry. No previous experience required.
Session B
Workshop B-1
Songs for the Liturgical Seasons: Lent and Holy Week
Do you know the Criteria that must be considered when preparing and choosing the music that accompanies the Rites and the People's Prayer? This session will offer you advice and guidelines on how to choose songs for each season of the Liturgical Year, taking into account these criteria presented by the Document of the Bishops of the United States "Let us sing to the Lord".
Aimed at any music minister or person who wants to know the different criteria used to prepare and choose the songs used in liturgical celebrations. You will have the opportunity to analyze, explore, experience, or learn new songs for Lent, Holy Week, The Triduum and Easter Season, and the different Solemnities and feasts of the Church. This Session will be led by a member of AMPHE, GIA and OCP.
Workshop B-2
Songs for the Liturgical Seasons: Advent and Christmas
This session will offer advice and guidelines on how to choose songs for each season of the Liturgical Year, taking into account the different criteria presented by the Document of the United States Bishops “Let us sing to the Lord”. Aimed at any minister of music or anyone who wants to know about the different criteria used to prepare and choose the songs used in the different liturgical celebrations.
They will have the opportunity to analyze, explore, experiment or learn new songs for the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas and Ordinary Time. The workshop will be guided by AMPHE and Editorials OCP and GIA.
Workshop B-3
The Guitar in the Liturgy: Different Styles and Rhythms but the Same Faith
Are you a guitarist? Cheer up this workshop is for you!
The diversity of cultures, styles and musical expressions of the peoples is very much present in the different parts of the United States and our parishes, it also challenges us as leaders and musicians to familiarize ourselves with and implement diverse musical styles and rhythmic patterns. Serving in this way as a means to pastorally serve our communities in the Caribbean, Central and South America. This workshop will offer you the opportunity to review, explore or learn various music styles/rhythm patterns.
Workshop B-4
Youth Ministry: Challenges Tips Ideas and Resources
The youth ministry is of great importance in the life of the Church, as they are the present and future of our church. This workshop is intended to support and guide with suggestions, advice and ideas to more effectively serve youth ministry and also those who work with youth ministry.