11/8/01

Late Breaking News ------ More Workshops & Concert

 Last minute arrangements make it possible to offer SEVEN ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS lead by nationally-known composers.  And through the graciousness and generosity of Oregon Catholic Press, World Library and GIA Publications, we will have a CONCERT Thursday evening combining the talents of Mary Haugen, Peter Rubalcava, Rudy Lopez, Eliasar Cortés and others.

 To register for these workshops, please write in the appropriate number in the Workshop Preference section.

 1-9 – Thursday, 2:00 p.m.     Experience Flor y Canto, Segunda Edicón -Rodlfo Lopez, (OCP)
            This workshop is a presentation for the new Hispanic hymnal, Flor y Canto, Segunda Edición.  Participants will be introduced to new material that is rich in ethnic diversity and musical style.  This workshop is directed to those who are familiar with Flor y Canto and those who are looking for a new Hispanic Hymnal for their worshing community.
            Rudy has been a Director of Music at several parishes in the Los Angeles area, as well as a composer, soloist, and arranger.  He is a graduate of California State University at Los Angeles where he completed a Bachelor in Music Composition.  Currently, he is a music editor for Oregon Catholic Press.

 1-10 – Thursday, 2:00 p.m.  Liturgy Preparation Involves Coordinating the Efforts of Many – Mary Haugen (GIA)
            Liturgy is a sacrament of unity with God and with one another.  Come explore how this unity begins long before the Greeting of the Mass, as presiders, litugists, music ministers and other litugical ministers cooperate to prepare celebrations that respect the universal Church’s guidelines and are also sensitive to the needs of the local community.
            Marty Haugen is a liturgical composer from Eagan, Minnesota.  For the past fifteen years, he has presented workshops nationally and internationally for the Roman Catholic and Protestant liturgical ministers.  Mary has over 250 separate titles published through GIA on more than twenty recorded collections.

 11-9 – Thursday, 3:34 p.m.    Taizé Prayer – David Anderson (GIA)
            Have you ever experienced the beauty and simplicity of the music of Taizé?  Explore ways to incorporate this ecumenical prayer into your community.  Discover why people are drawn to this contemplative prayer experience and discuss the ecumenical implications for unity and reconciliation.
            David is workshop Coordinator for GIA Publications, Inc. as well as a parish Director of Music and Liturgy.  His formal education includes theological studies, music and choral studies.

 11-10      Thursday,  3:45 p.m.  Como Escoger El Repertorio Para La Liturgia – Eleazar Cortés (OCP)
            Eleasar nos trae sus dones y su precia en la musica de mariachi, especialménte para la liturgia.  Vengan a’ explorar modos de escoger musica para la liturgia: salmos, acclamaciónes cantos y mas!
            For more than thirty years, Elezar has composed music for musicals, movies, television, orchestras, mariachi and folk groups and for the St. Cecelia Concert series competition, which began in November 1992.  Currently Eleazar is the Director of Music at the historical Mission in San Juan Bautista, California.

 III-9    Friday, 10:45 a.m.  The Role of Children & Youth in Multi-Generational Worship-Marty Haugen (GIA)
            Faith is passed on through the sharing of our stories, songs, traditions, memories, values and visions.  Worship is a central place for faith formation.   Children and youth belong in our gatherings, even more, they should be included and involved in our songs, actions and ministries.  How can we develop liturgies that celebrate every generation and welcome, include, engage and inspire the youngest to the oldest?
                                                                      See biography for workshop 1-10.

 IV-9 –Friday, 3:45 p.m.          Music for the Initiation Rites in the Hispanic Church – Peter Rubalcava (WLP)
            Baptisms, First communions, Confirmations and the RCIA are graced moments for the Hispanic family and the Church.  We will explore the rituals, the challenges presented within a cultural context and offer suggestions for building a strong parish repertoire to help communites celebrate these important moments in the life of the Hispanic Church.
            Pedro Rubalcava is a nationally known clinician, pastoral musician, composer and recording artist, currently serving as director of Liturgy at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish in San Diego.  He is also a founding member of the Liturgical formation Team to the Spanish-Speaking in the Diocese of San Diego.

 V-10- Saturday, 10:45 a.m.     Music for rites of Passage in the Hispanic Church – Peter Rubalcava (WLP)
            Quince Años, Weddings and Funerals offer unique challenges to how a community celebrates rites of passage.  We will examine the reality of parish life in our Hispanic communities and how we can accompany these important moments and rituals with musical prayer.
                                                                        See biography for workshop IV-9