2024 ARTISTS' RETREAT - a Photo* Review
"Professionalism in Presenting God's Word"
March 22-23, 2024, at Northside Baptist Church in Indianapolis
*all photos by Mike Hale
Eric Shaw, IGMA Special Events Chair
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Keynote presenter, Debbie Robbins, 2023 Ms. Senior America
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Faculty at the 2024 Artists Retreat
Debbie Robbins singing was spectacular!
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Lesley McFerron presented great tips on singer's vocal health.
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Debbie was a fireball presenter!
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Mike Haemmerle was the main presenter on Friday night!
Gary Lawton and Mike Hoyt presented the ins and outs of making . . .
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Rich Treptow gave valuable perspective if you want to be chosen to sing at a major festival - OR NOT!
. . . products tables and online stores practical and affordable
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Dawn and Joe Renshaw know all about using social media to promote your ministry.
Debbie accompanied herself on the keyboard as she sang her way into our hearts!
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A Mini-Concert Closed the Retreat
Bob & Jane Muncie
Steve Worthen of the Worthen Family
Ginny Spillman
Michael Plaster
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Nadine Meredith of By Faith Quartet
David Pellegrini
Jonathan Reynolds
3/4th of Revival Road Qt.
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Mary & Darrell Wilson of By Faith Quartet
The Sinclairs
Kathy "Ma" Bell
Victorious Trio
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Schedule and Agenda for the Retreat
Friday:
6:00 - 6:30 Registration
6:30 - 7:00 PIZZA PARTY!
7:00 - 8:30 "The Call to Professionalism," Reality & Faith, Preparing musically and professionally
8:30 - 9:00 Q & A with presenter Mike Haemmerle
Saturday:
9:00 - 9:30 Registration for Saturday arrivals (with Continental Breakfast included)
9:30 - 10:30 How to get asked to asked to sing at a Gospel festival, church, and special event - OR NOT!
10:30 - 10:45 Q & A with presenter Rich Treptow
10:45 - 11:45 Advertising & promotion through social media and other means
11:45 - 12:00 Q & A with presenters Joe and Dawn Renshaw
12:00 - 12:45 LUNCH: Chick-Fil-A
12:45 - 1:45 Product tables, CDs, & USB drives, and that all important merchandise!
1:45 - 2:00 Q & A with presenters Gary Lawton and Mike Hoyt
2:00 - 3:30 Develop Your Personal Excellence in Christian Artistry from the Heart Up! (Debbie), and
Healthy Body, Healthy Voice: Vocal Health for the Professional Singer (Lesley)
3:30 - 3:45 Q & A with presenters Debbie Robbins and Lesley McFerron
3:45 - 5:00 Parade of Artists Concert!
5:00 - 6:00 DINNER: Barbeque Buffet
Prayer and Dismissal
An Awesome Faculty!
Mike Haemmerle, solo artist, songwriter, now full time and currently with songs charting on national billboards
Joe and Dawn Renshaw, solo artist & former Rugged Cross Qt. (Joe); owner of Stoney Creek Social Media Consulting (Dawn)
Rich Treptow, show producer/director, performance judge, founder Fanfest Convention, Victorious Trio, President of IGMF
Devin Cunningham, former tenor, Right Road Qt., Legacy Qt. and Faithful First Trio, Past President of IGMF
& SPECIAL GUESTS from Louisville KY,
Debbie Robbins, Ms. Senior America of 2023!, performance coach, motivational speaker, and solo artist, and
Lesley McFerron, professional singer with Sing USA.
Debbie Robbins holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Belmont University, in Nashville, Tennessee. She has six solo independent albums, one featuring a duet with legendary song writer, Grammy and Dove Award Winning Artist, Dottie Rambo. Debbie has performed hundreds of concerts, both Christian and secular, for churches, non-profit organizations, and retreats across the continental U.S. and abroad. She serves as a mentor and performance coach to singers, aspiring performing arts majors and others. IGMA is fortunate to have Debbie in our faculty at our Artists Retreat!
See Debbie's full bio by clicking ----> HERE, and
Lesley McFerron, has a career spanning from professional backup singing and recording demos for songwriters, to leading worship at a megachurch, and sharing the stage with The Gaither Vocal. Band, Lesley is a seasoned veteran in music ministry and mentoring. She co-founded the award-winning gospel trio, SoulReal, achieving a Top 10 hit on Solid Gospel radio. With a wealth of experience, Lesley is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists in music ministry. SingUSA.com.
6:00 - 6:30 Registration
6:30 - 7:00 PIZZA PARTY!
7:00 - 8:30 "The Call to Professionalism," Reality & Faith, Preparing musically and professionally
8:30 - 9:00 Q & A with presenter Mike Haemmerle
Saturday:
9:00 - 9:30 Registration for Saturday arrivals (with Continental Breakfast included)
9:30 - 10:30 How to get asked to asked to sing at a Gospel festival, church, and special event - OR NOT!
10:30 - 10:45 Q & A with presenter Rich Treptow
10:45 - 11:45 Advertising & promotion through social media and other means
11:45 - 12:00 Q & A with presenters Joe and Dawn Renshaw
12:00 - 12:45 LUNCH: Chick-Fil-A
12:45 - 1:45 Product tables, CDs, & USB drives, and that all important merchandise!
1:45 - 2:00 Q & A with presenters Gary Lawton and Mike Hoyt
2:00 - 3:30 Develop Your Personal Excellence in Christian Artistry from the Heart Up! (Debbie), and
Healthy Body, Healthy Voice: Vocal Health for the Professional Singer (Lesley)
3:30 - 3:45 Q & A with presenters Debbie Robbins and Lesley McFerron
3:45 - 5:00 Parade of Artists Concert!
5:00 - 6:00 DINNER: Barbeque Buffet
Prayer and Dismissal
An Awesome Faculty!
Mike Haemmerle, solo artist, songwriter, now full time and currently with songs charting on national billboards
Joe and Dawn Renshaw, solo artist & former Rugged Cross Qt. (Joe); owner of Stoney Creek Social Media Consulting (Dawn)
Rich Treptow, show producer/director, performance judge, founder Fanfest Convention, Victorious Trio, President of IGMF
Devin Cunningham, former tenor, Right Road Qt., Legacy Qt. and Faithful First Trio, Past President of IGMF
& SPECIAL GUESTS from Louisville KY,
Debbie Robbins, Ms. Senior America of 2023!, performance coach, motivational speaker, and solo artist, and
Lesley McFerron, professional singer with Sing USA.
Debbie Robbins holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Belmont University, in Nashville, Tennessee. She has six solo independent albums, one featuring a duet with legendary song writer, Grammy and Dove Award Winning Artist, Dottie Rambo. Debbie has performed hundreds of concerts, both Christian and secular, for churches, non-profit organizations, and retreats across the continental U.S. and abroad. She serves as a mentor and performance coach to singers, aspiring performing arts majors and others. IGMA is fortunate to have Debbie in our faculty at our Artists Retreat!
See Debbie's full bio by clicking ----> HERE, and
Lesley McFerron, has a career spanning from professional backup singing and recording demos for songwriters, to leading worship at a megachurch, and sharing the stage with The Gaither Vocal. Band, Lesley is a seasoned veteran in music ministry and mentoring. She co-founded the award-winning gospel trio, SoulReal, achieving a Top 10 hit on Solid Gospel radio. With a wealth of experience, Lesley is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists in music ministry. SingUSA.com.
