HIGHLIGHTS FROM MY CV

Presentation, Nashville, TN | Sing! Conference, 2024, upcoming

FROM KAMPALA TO CALIFORNIA: 
HOW CHILDRENS’ CHOIRS CAN DRAW THE NEXT GENERATION TO JESUS

This seminar explores the powerful role of children's choirs in nurturing faith and spreading the gospel to young hearts across the globe. Building upon the foundation that hymns are the folk music of the church, we will cover practical strategies for establishing and leading children's choirs that teach musical skills and encourage a love for the Savior.

Presentation, Espoo, Finland | ISME IVMTC Pre-Conference, 2024, upcoming

COLLABORATIVE COMPOSITION IN PIANO AND VOICE PEDAGOGIES

This workshop will combine vocal and piano pedagogies and leverage teachers' unique skills and knowledge though application of the creative process, guiding pedagogy teachers through a condensed collaborative composition process aimed at future implementation in their classrooms.

Co-authored Book Chapter, with Thomas Hochstetter | Thomas Nelson Publishing, in press

TEACHING MUSIC IN THE GLOBAL CHURCH

Christian music worship leaders have the responsibility of equipping musicians to strive for excellence as they serve the Lord with their art. In so doing, they help produce lifelong worshippers in their churches. This chapter seeks to help music leaders think biblically and practically about the basis for their ministry, as well as how they might best raise up future music leaders while also instilling a proper culture of musical worship in local congregations.

Chapter Insert | Thomas Nelson Publishing, in press

MUSIC EDUCATION AS DISCIPLESHIP: BOSCO ANDAMA'S WORK IN UGANDA

Cultivating a heart of worship with music education is a discipleship ministry in Kubamitwe, Uganda, and it finds its foundation in the work of one local music educator, Bosco Andama. This insert highlights his work in establishing a music ministry in his local church.

Podcast, Smiling at the Future, Christi Rose, host | March 2024

SONGS OF THE SOUL: WHY CHRISTIANS SING

This episode guides our understanding of the theology behind singing by answering the following questions: Why did God design and command us to sing? Can you explain why it's important to listen to and sing music that is biblically sound? Why is congregational singing so important for believers? For someone who doesn't enjoy singing, how can they grow to love it? And how do we align our hearts with the words coming out of our mouths so we can offer sincere worship?

Presentation, Nashville, TN | Sing! Conference, 2023

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS: THE FUTURE NOT THE PAST
TIPS ON GROWING KIDS CHOIRS FOR GOSPEL PROCLAMATION

The children of today’s church are the worshippers and worship leaders of the future, both here and around the world. A vibrant and growing children’s choir gives kids the opportunity to learn and proclaim gospel truth as they build musical skills that prepare them for a lifetime of praise. This session focused on practical tips for facilitating skillful music-making, as we share tools for building choirs that extend family worship, highlighting a global perspective as we sing praise to the Lord among the nations!

Co-Presentation, Lombard, IL| NCKP Conference, 2023

FORGING YOUR PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY: WHERE VALUES, COMMUNITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES COLLIDE

Who we are as professionals stems from who we are as individuals; our core beliefs color who we are in professional settings. Conversely, our communities shape us, contextualize our roles, and give meaning to our work. This session will include the experiences of the three presenters as they discuss their chosen paths, the importance of building community, and serving the field in a way that is fulfilling and congruent with each individual’s goals and values.

Presentation, Nashville, TN | Sing! Conference, 2019

BUILDING VIBRANT CHILDREN'S CHOIRS

A discussion-based presentation between Katie Sutton from Village Church in Nashville, TN, and myself regarding the nuts and bolts of building a children’s choir, including philosophy of ministry, rehearsal strategies, and implementation of the trifecta of choosing repertoire.

Panel Presentation, Lombard, IL | NCKP Conference, 2017

CARVING OUT YOUR OWN CAREER PATH

A panel of musicians shared their experiences building a career unique to their particular skill-sets. My contribution included a discussion of building an academic degree program at the university level while maintaining a private piano studio.

Panel Presentation, Austin, TX | MTNA Conference, 2006

HOWARD GARDNER'S MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

A presentation with fellow graduate students from University of Oklahoma, speaking on how to incorporate Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences with practical applications for the piano lesson.

Soloist | Maranatha! Music, 1991

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ALBUM – A CAPELLA KIDS