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32ND ANNUAL UUMN CONFERENCEJuly 16-20, 2014

First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, CA • DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Hotel Circle

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The Mission of the Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network is to nurture, educate, and inspire UU music leaders to create dynamic and transformative music ministries. The members of UUMN covenant to

support and motivate one another in joyous and loving community.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

U U M N N o t e sUnitarian Universalist Musicians Network

Professional Development Day An optional pre-conference session on Wednesday features Rev. Leon Dunkley. The topic will be “Music as Story: Gazing into Mystery, History, and Beyond.” Leon has a PhD in ethnomusicology from the University of Pittsburgh and is currently Associate Minister at the UU Church of Silver Spring, MD. This session is required for Music Leadership Credentialing candidates and highly recommended to all with a separate $75 registration fee.

Wednesday Evening Program & Dessert ReceptionThe conference begins with an opening celebration at 7 PM at the hotel followed by a dessert reception with cash bar. The short program will be a lively prelude to the conference including group singing, merrymaking and welcoming newcomers and guests. You will want to eat dinner beforehand. There is a dining area in our hotel and several restaurants nearby.

Workshops & Lunchtime SessionsSix workshop slots offer opportunities to enlighten, inspire and enhance your music ministry. Along with a contemporary music track, offerings include beginning conducting, worship technology, healing power of music, handbells. Informal lunchtime sessions provide networking opportunities for a variety of interest groups: small, medium, large church, troubadours, music committees and more. See our website for a complete list.

Think Like a Filmmaker: Lessons for Worship Design from Filmwith. Dr. Marcia McPhee Much has been written comparing worship to theater, however Dr. McFee believes it is the art of filmmaking where we “worship artists” can learn valuable lessons.  As the church begins to claim the power of the arts and to practice this in ever more complex ways, worship designers need more tools for their artistry. Dr. McFee will guide us through her process of worship design in this Friday plenary session.

Bookstore Space Limited bookstore space is available for $25 for half a six foot table. See website for reservation form.

Conference Clinician – Ruben ValenzuelaRuben Valenzuela, founder and Music Director of the Bach Collegium, San Diego since 2003, will rehearse the conference choir daily and lead us on Sunday morning. Ruben is experienced in the music of the Renaissance, early and high Baroque, through music of the early Classical era. He will also lead two Conducting Master Classes for which there are several participating conductor spots available. If interested contact David Blazer dblazer@wsuuc.org.

Daily Worship Three vibrant, inspirational worship services are planned.  Thursday morning the Program Directors will lead us in “Singing Our Covenant”, a joyous musical celebration of the seven UU principles. On Friday, inspired by a trip to South Africa, Amanda Thomas and Marty Swisher will present a worship based on Nelson Mandela’s message of hope. Participants in their Thursday workshop will prepare and present music in the South African style at this service. Our annual Service of Remembrance, led by Joyce Poley on Saturday will give us an opportunity to reflect with gratitude on the lives of UUMN members who have died and also on personal losses we may have experienced in the past year.

Contemporary Worship BandThere has been a good response to the invitation for participants in the conference band. (See 4/1 email or website.)  There is still a need for bass and drum.  Please contact Dana Decker danadecker@mac.com if you have these particular skills and are interested in participating.

Make Your Hotel Reservation TodaySan Diego is a destination city and hotel rooms will soon be in short supply so make that reservation right away. Call the hotel at 619-881-6900 and mention UUMN to get the discount, or use the link on our website. Need a roommate? Send your arrival and departure days and any special needs/requirements to Donna Fisher donnafisher@uumn.org.

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TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

WednesdayWednesday

Noon – 6:45 PM Registration ● Hotel

9 AM – 3 PM Professional Development Day Pre-conference session July 16 • $75 fee – separate registration required • Hotel

7:00 PM Opening Program followed by

Dessert Reception • Hotel

Thursday Friday Saturday6:30 AM

Yoga at Hotel6:30 AM

Yoga at Hotel6:30 AM

Yoga at Hotel

8:00 AMBuses to church

8:00 AMBuses to church

8:00 AMBuses to church

8:30 - 9:15 AM Worship

Service led by Program Directors

8:30 - 9:15 AM Worship

Led by Amanda Thomas

8:30 - 9:15 AM Worship

Service of Remembrance

9:15 – 10:15 AMAnnual Meeting

9:15 - 10:15 AMPlenary with Marcia McFee

9:15 – 9:25 AM Break9:25 AM - Announcements

10:15 – 10:30 AMAnnouncements and Break

10:15 – 10:30 AMAnnouncements and Break

9:30 – 10:30 AMChoral Rep Session III – Silliman Hymn Reading

10:30 – 11:45 AMConference Choir rehearsal

10:30 – 11:45 AMConference Choir rehearsal

10:30 – 11:45 AMConference Choir rehearsal

11:45 AMLunch

Brown bag discussions

11:45 AMLunch

Brown bag discussions

11:45 AMLunch

Brown bag discussions

12:30 - 1:15 PMRecital

12:30 - 1:15 PMRecital

12:30 - 1:15 PMRecital

1:20 – 2:35 PMWorkshop Slot I

1:20 – 2:35 PMWorkshop Slot III

1:20 – 2:35 PMWorkshop Slot V

2:45 – 4:00 PMWorkshop Slot II

2:45 – 4:00 PMWorkshop Slot IV

2:45 – 4:00 PMWorkshop Slot VI

Organ Crawl

4:00 – 4:15 PMBreak

4:00 – 4:15 PMBreak

4:00 – 4:15 PMBreak

4:15 – 5:35 PMChoral Rep Session I - UU Composers

4:15 – 5:35 PMChoral Rep Session II – Med/Diff

4:15 – 5:35 PMChoral Rep Session IV - Easy

Organ Crawl (cont.)

5:45 PMOne bus to Hotel

5:45 PMBuses to Hotel

5:45 PMOne bus to Hotel

5:45 - 7:45 PMDinner near church - on your own

Invite a first timer! 6:30 PM Cash bar7:00 PM Dinner/Variety Show

Hotel Ballroom

5:45 - 7:45 PMDinner near church - on your own

Drop-in Jam Session at church

8:00 PM “Sing When the Spirit Says Sing” -

celebration of Singing the Journey at churchBuses leave at 9:05 PM

6:30 PM Cash bar7:00 PM Dinner/Variety Show

Hotel Ballroom 8:00 PM Bus leaves church

Sunday

6:30 AM Yoga at Hotel - 8:00 AM Buses to Church – 8:30 AM Rehearsal 9:30 and 11:30 AM Worship - 1 PM Closing Circle

Early Bird Registration – postmarked May 31, 2014 after which we cannot guarantee that you will receive music packets.

Conference Registration Deadline – July 1, 2014Hotel Registration Deadline – June 13, 2014

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