Full Workshop Schedule
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
PowerUP Chorale Rehearsal* - 7:30 - 9:30 pm
York University - Accolade East Building - Room 235
* This is a mandatory pre-workshop rehearsal in preparation for the PowerUp 15th Anniversary Live Recording Concert. Rehearsal open to selected participants of the PowerUp Chorale only! Chorale participants must register by Friday, January 11, 2019.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
York University - Accolade East Building - Room 235
GOSPEL COMMUNITY PANEL DISCUSSION - 7:30 - 9:30 PM
The Gospel music community in Canada is growing and has had a recording ‘footprint’ in Ontario since the mid-to late 1970s. Not since the creation of the 'Association of Gospel Music Ministries (AGMM)' in Toronto in 1986 (from which the Toronto Mass Choir got its start) has there been any forum to grapple with important topics that affect the Gospel Music community. Questions such as:
How is the Gospel Community doing? How are Gospel musicians supported/able to make a living? Should they be able to make a living? Are our local churches supporting this community? Are local Gospel artists supporting churches? Can we do better developing our younger Gospel vocalists and instrumentalists and what might this look like? Are we in need of cohesion? Do we want to be connected?
PowerUp week is an awesome opportunity to gather and have important conversations. Gospel artists, pastors, worship leaders, church musicians and Gospel music lovers--come out on Wednesday, February 20 at 7:30 pm and take part in a panel discussion facilitated by Karen Burke and featuring some of Canada’s most beloved and respected Gospel artists. Contact info@burkemusic.ca for more information. Free Admission but RSVP required.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
PowerUP Mass Choir Rehearsal** - 7:30 - 9:30 pm
York University - Accolade East Building - Room 235
** This is a pre-workshop rehearsal in preparation for the PowerUp 15th Anniversary Live Recording Concert. Rehearsal open to all PowerUp registrants interested in participating in the recording mass choir!
Friday, February 22, 2019
York University
Morning Registration - 8:30 am - 9:30 am
(Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your first session)
9:30 am - 11:00 am: General Session
General Session - "Singing In The Gospel Style" - Dr. Raymond Wise, Guest Clinician
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Group a workshops
PowerUp Chorale "Live Recording" Rehearsal: Block 2 - Darren Hamilton
For The Choir Conductor - Karen Burke
Choir 101: From Singing Wannabe to Choir Geek - Rob Greene
Piano Technique: Beginners Only (Keyboard Lab) - Dr. Karen Cyrus
Steel Pan: The FUN-damentals - Troy Fraser
Vocal Care: Targeting Vocal Issues and Working to Resolve Them - Dr. Melissa Davis
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Lunch Break
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: GROUP B WORKSHOPS
Training The Young Voice - Dr. Raymond Wise
Discovering Great Gospel Music Repertoire - Brad Klump
Gospel Keys: Advanced Part 1 (Demonstration) - Corey Butler
Harmonization: Part 1 - Stephen Lewis
Hip Hop Dance: General - Gregory Hines
Playing Keys By Ear - Intermediate Keys: Part 1 (Demonstration) - Natalie Stewart
Putting It All Together - Senior Keys (Keyboard Lab) - Joy Brown
Vocal Care: Targeting Vocal Issues and Working to Resolve Them - Dr. Melissa Davis
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: GROUP C WORKSHOPS
Vocal Master Class - Dr. Raymond Wise
A Dynamic Worship Experience: From A-Z - Rob Greene
Afro Jazz - Nicole Hamilton
Discovering Great Gospel Music Repertoire - Brad Klump
Playing Keys By Ear - Intermediate Keys: Part 2 (Keyboard Lab) - Natalie Stewart
Steel Pan: The FUN-damentals - Troy Fraser
The History of Ontario's Gospel Music and TMC: Part 1 - Dr. Jesse Feyen
Vocal Care: Targeting Vocal Issues and Working to Resolve Them - Dr. Melissa Davis
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Dinner Break
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: REHEARSAL
PowerUp Chorale "Live Recording" Rehearsal: Block 3 - Darren Hamilton
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: REHEARSAL
PowerUp Youth Choir: Block 1 - Colette Leader-Kalumbi