Schedule
Thursday, February 1, 1:00 p.m. – Saturday, February 3, 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 1
Oakland Baptist Church
1067 Oakland Avenue
Afternoon
1:00 p.m. Gathering/Registration
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Hymns Old and New - R.G. Huff
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Working with Aging Singing Voices - Jeremy Mims and Kristen Wonderlich
Evening
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Dinner @ Kounter
An exquisite dining experience at the site of a civil rights sit-in in 1960. Chef Rob Masone is a 2023 SC Chef Ambassador.
Friday, February 2
Grace Lutheran Church
426 Oakland Avenue
Morning
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Breakfast @ hotel or on your own
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Panel Discussion on Nurturing the call in future church musicians:
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Filippa Duke and Aaron Rice
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Spiritual Practices and the Body - Julie Merritt Lee
Afternoon
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Lunch @ Grace Lutheran Church
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Choral Lab with Winthrop Chorale - Jeremy Mims
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Choral Anthems Old and New
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Round-table discussion and brainstorming on activating a network of vocational talent scouts
Evening
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Dinner @ Oakland Baptist Church
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Choral concert @ Oakland Baptist Church - Winthrop University Chorale
Saturday, February 3
Oakland Baptist Church
1067 Oakland Avenue
Morning
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Breakfast @ hotel or on your own
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Findings from research initiative, Harmony Project 2.0: Susan Deal, Keith Reaves, Marty Watts, Keeley Tarkington (tentative)
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Closing Communion service
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11:00 a.m Adjourn
Lodging Options
Cambria Hotel Rock Hill - University Center
354 Technology Center Way
1.2 miles from Oakland Baptist Church
(803) 325-2800
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$119 (plus tax) - King
$119 (plus tax) - Double Queen
Breakfast not included.
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Reservations must be made by January 2, 2024.
After this date reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis only. Group rates are not guaranteed after this date.
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Hilton Garden Inn - Rock Hill
650 Tinsley Way
4.4 miles from Oakland Baptist Church
(803) 325-2800
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$119 (plus tax) - King
$129 (plus tax) - Double Queen
Breakfast not included. Shuttle available within 5 miles.
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Reservations must be made by January 8, 2024.
After this date reservations accepted on a space and rate availability only.
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Shuttle Service from Charlotte-Douglas Airport
Shuttle service to be provided on Thursday and Saturday. For more information, contact Suzanne Ringer.
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Presenters
Filippa Duke
Edenton Street United Methodist
Raleigh, NC
Jeremy Mims
Winthrop University & Grace Lutheran
Rock Hill, SC
Kristen Wonderlich
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
R.G. Huff
Hymn Writer
Waxahachie, TX
Aaron Rice
Gardner-Webb University & First Baptist
Lincolnton, NC
Julie Merritt Lee
Spiritual Director
Houston, TX
Suzanne Ringer
Oakland Baptist Church
Rock Hill, SC