2025 Artist's Retreat
"How to Really Sing Harmony" and "the Solo Artist Skill Set"
To finalize plans, we need for you to register ASAP! To cover expenses and the cost of food on Saturday, there is a $27.50 registration fee for artist members and $40 for non-members that you can to pay online below! (There is also an $8.00 charge for pizza for Friday evening attendees.)
We have a Dual Theme this year: "How to Really Sing Harmony" and "the Solo Artist Skill Set" but our faculty is capable of covering, and will cover, much more! We will be meeting from 6:00-9:00 on Friday evening with food and great fellowship and excellent presentations by Devin Cunningham and Ginny Spillman, and we'll top off the evening singing in the racketball court! Saturday will run from 9:00AM to 6:00PM, and we will be especially blessed by our special guest presenter from Cincinnati, OH, the awesome Bryan Hutson, former lead singer with the Kingsmen, Blackwood Quartet, solo artist, duo artist, etc., etc.! See FULL faculty list below!
NOTE: Devin Cunningham will be available Friday only; Bryan Hutson will be available Saturday only.
Schedule (times estimated)
Friday:
6:00 - 6:30 Registration
6:30 - 7:00 PIZZA PARTY!: ($8.00 for pizza required)
7:00 - 8:30 "How to Really Sing Harmony," and "the Solo Artist Skill Set"
Devin Cunningham, with Ginny Spillman, Eric, and Rich
Vocal blending and harmony techniques, singing as one
Engaging the audience with movement and energy
Balancing performance and worship
Maximizing practice time for better performances
8:30 - 8:45 Q & A with leaders Devin and Ginny
8:45 - 9:00 Singing in the Racquetball Court!
Saturday:
9:00 - 9:30 Registration for Saturday arrivals (Continental Breakfast included in registration)
9:30 - 10:30 Ginny Spillman, with Eric and Rich
The line between confidence and ego (audience perception)
Selfie videos and mirror work
Appearance and attire
Enunciation and delivery
The transition from soloist to blender
10:30 - 10:45 Q & A with leader(s)
10:45 - 11:45 Bryan Hutson, with Ginny, Eric and Rich
How/when to shift melody to other parts
When the lead singer or soloist needs to sing harmony!
Diction with tips on how to handle difficult words
Vocal maintenance, especially when sick
Booking dates/Promoting your group
Modifying vocal color/vocal resonance to blend voices
11:45 - 12:00 Q & A with leader(s)
12:00 - 12:45 LUNCH: Chick-Fil-A (cost included in registration)
12:45 - 1:45 Bryan Hutson, with Ginny, Eric and Rich
Different methods of harmonizing; mistakes to avoid
Modifying vocal color/vocal resonance to blend voices
Stage Presence for groups and solo artists
Choosing the right songs
1:45 - 2:00 Q & A with leader(s)
2:00 - 3:30 Bryan Hutson, with Ginny, Eric and Rich
Visual, vocal, and mental modifications needed by the lead vs. harmony singers
Changing the chord voicing for better harmony
What is "equal perceived volume." Rules for balancing duets, trios, and quartets.
Relations with the Church/Pastor/Audience
3:30 - 3:45 Q & A with leaders
3:45 - 5:00 Artist demonstrations with live feedback from panel
5:00 - 6:00 DINNER: Barbeque Buffet (cost included in registration)
Prayer and Dismissal
Faculty:
Bryan Hutson, former lead singer with the Kingsmen Qt, Blackwood Quartet, Soul'd Out Qt.; currently sings both as a solo artist and as a duet artist with his wife, Yvonne.
Devin Cunningham, former tenor with Right Road Quartet, Legacy Quartet, Faithful First Trio, former solo artist, and currently sings as a duet artist with his wife, Camille.
Ginny Spillman, experienced in both gospel music and secular music; expert in engaging and holding an audience.
Rich Treptow, bari in two international champion barbershop quartets, multiple other ensembles, currently tenor and arranger for Victorious Trio. Rich also was a performance judge for collegiate a cappella contests across the country.
Eric Shaw, tenor of His Voice Through Us trio and other groups, minister of music, solo artist, and sound engineer.
Cost:
Per person cost, including all Saturday Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Barbeque dinner, including evening Parade of Artists Concert (maximum of $110 for any IGMA member group).
IGMA Artist Members $27.50 per person
IGMA Associate Members: $22.50 per person
Non-IGMA members $40.00 per person (Note: Annual dues to IGMA are only $25, so why not join?),
Registration is CLOSED - Deadline was March 23!
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Registration fee includes all 3 meals on Saturday:
Per-person costs (Same for both days or Saturday only):
ALTERNATE WAY TO PAY FOR THE RETREAT - WITH VENMO or US Mail!
You may find paying with Venmo is easier, and it will also save IGMA on processing fees. To pay by Venmo, transfer money to IGMA's Treasurer's account, which is @Jeannette-Pederson. NOTE: There is more than one Jeannette Pederson using Venmo. The correct account has a phone number ending in 2708! Just indicate it's for the "Retreat." To mail a check, make check payable to: "Indiana Gospel Music Association" and mail to 6741 N. Oxford St., Indianapolis, IN 46220. |
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