{"id":367,"date":"2017-02-25T10:55:08","date_gmt":"2017-02-25T16:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/worship\/?p=367"},"modified":"2017-02-25T13:10:51","modified_gmt":"2017-02-25T19:10:51","slug":"upcoming-classes-musicians-lpm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/worship\/367\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Classes for Musicians through LPM"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Today&#8217;s post is from\u00a0Tim Getz, Director of Music Ministry at Grace Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, California.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-368\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2017\/02\/LPMLogotext2-300x246.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2017\/02\/LPMLogotext2-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2017\/02\/LPMLogotext2-250x205.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2017\/02\/LPMLogotext2-426x350.jpg 426w, https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/worship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2017\/02\/LPMLogotext2.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Being a good musician on any instrument, in any style of music, requires years of concentration and practice. Highly skilled musicians often find work in churches only to discover that specific skills are required for church music that are rarely addressed in music study. How does one effectively lead a congregation in singing? It\u2019s not a matter of just starting playing and hoping people join in. How does one go about choosing appropriate repertoire for a congregation to sing? It\u2019s not a matter of just choosing your personal favorite songs. How does one work effectively with groups of volunteers who come with vast differences of ability, training, and level of commitment?<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Leadership Program for Musicians<\/strong> is designed to help develop these skills, and many more. Originally envisioned as a two-year program, organized and presented by teams of local leaders using an established curriculum, LPM is now exploring new ways to present its material. <strong>Online classes<\/strong> have now been developed which offer many exciting possibilities for musicians working in churches throughout the country. These new courses offer flexible scheduling, shorter time commitments, and the opportunity to study from home rather than driving to a class location. Tuition is affordable and some scholarship money is available.<\/p>\n<p>Two great online courses are being offered this spring: \u201cDeveloping a Philosophy of Church Music\u201d and \u201cLiturgy and Music for Lutherans\u201d each will run from March 22-June 7, with a break for Holy Week. The registration deadline is March 15.<\/p>\n<p>Particular attention is given to the needs of smaller churches, and the courses are equally valuable for both musicians and pastors. A ministry team might consider registering and studying together for even greater benefit!<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lpm-online.org\/\">www.lpm-online.org<\/a> for more information and to register for a course. Sign up today! You\u2019ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today&#8217;s post is from\u00a0Tim Getz, Director of Music Ministry at Grace Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, California. &nbsp; Being a good musician on any instrument, in any style of music, requires years of concentration and practice. 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