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Pedagogy Techniques for Choir Conductors

Join conductor Pearl Shangkuan in the second session of this two-part presentation. Learn how to teach choral pieces to your choir using engaging pedagogical techniques. Having also attended the first session (Session D) will provide maximum benefit.

Session | October 17, 2023

Choral Reading Breakout Session

Join conductor Pearl Shangkuan for this two-part presentation. In part one, she’ll lead participants through a complimentary packet of new choral music from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Choral Series published by GIA. In part two on Friday, learn how to teach these pieces to your choir using engaging pedagogical techniques. Attendance at both sessions provides maximum benefit.

Session | October 17, 2023

A Trickle of Ever-Growing Hope

In this final worship service, Jared Alcantara will preach on Ezekiel 47, “A Trickle of Ever-Growing Hope.” As we dwell with these images of hope after a hard time, we will be led by Calvin University choirs directed by Pearl Shangkuan. Organist David Cherwien will participate as well.

Worship Service | October 17, 2023

Bilingual Choral Music: A Conversation with Jorge Lockward

Jorge Lockward, director of the New York-based ecumenical chorale Cántico Nuevo and minister of worship arts at the Church of the Village, shares practical tips on how to dress up a piano part to better capture the style and spirit of Latin and South American choral music.

Conversation | Video | February 09, 2022

Bilingual Choral Music: A Webinar Series

Pearl Shangkuan, professor of music and director of choral activities at Calvin University and co-editor of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Choral Music Series with GIA Publications, talks with Latin American music experts Maria Guinand, Jorge Lockward, and Marcell Silva Steuernagel about best practices for teaching and performing Latin and South American choral music.

Resource Guide | Video | February 09, 2022

Bilingual Choral Music: A Conversation with Marcell Silva Steuernagel

Marcell Silva Steuernagel, assistant professor of church music and director of the Master of Sacred Music program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, talks about what instruments can be added to better capture the style and spirit of Latin and South American choral music.

Conversation | Video | February 09, 2022

Bilingual Choral Music: A Conversation with Maria Guinand.

International renowned choral conductor Maria Guinand shares practical tips for North American choirs in teaching and performing Latin and South American choral music.

Conversation | Video | February 09, 2022

You are the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World

A worship service led by Kevin Adams and Pearl Shangkuan based on Matthew 5:13-16, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” We give special thanks to André Thomas for his contributions as a consulting director and his encouragement of our student musicians.

Worship Service | November 17, 2021