Workshop/Seminar Topics
The workshop/seminar offerings are created individually to meet the needs of each individual audience. We invite you to contact us about your group’s workshop timing, the topics that interest you, and your project budget. We will create a program that meets your requirements. Our topics include:
Care and Feeding of Singers – When a community of music making is fostered through personal relationships between conductor and choir along with between choir members themselves, much good happens. Yarrington gives his philosophy about working with volunteers in a church setting.
Effective Warm-Ups and Ensemble - Just as a runner limbers up before striding forth and just as an orchestra tunes up before playing, a choir must limber up, tune up before singing. The old saw that one does not need to warm-up is false. Additionally, ensemble is built as singers learn how to make more effective sounds.
Conduct Yourself Accordingly - Improving Gesture for more effective music making.
Children Sing - Helen Kemp described head voice in children as the singing channel. It is vital that children learn to use all of their available range and it is equally important that chosen literature undergirds this effort. Current culture loves loud and belted, but future growth is dependent on correct use of the vocal mechanism.
Youth Sing – The Changing Voice is always a topic for Youth Choirs. Learn how to make students feel comfortable and adjust as their voices change.
Speaking Engagements
Dr. Yarrington is available for 30 minute presentations to networking groups, community organizations, and business groups. These topics cover a variety of issues and the presentations are complimentary.
I’ve Always Wanted to Dunk a Basketball - Understanding and shaping our desires.
Don’t Gobble with the Turkeys - A practical guide to coping with, managing, and leading difficult people - including yourself.
I’m OK! Not Sure About You – Dealing with insecurities, the I-am-not-enough theme.
My Door is Always Open – Developing the skill of listening, encouraging, and being present.
The Journey is Our Home - Based on an Allen Pote anthem, this presentation is a discussion of what a “journey” entails.
Care and Feeding of Singers – When a community of music making is fostered through personal relationships between conductor and choir along with between choir members themselves, much good happens. Yarrington gives his philosophy about working with volunteers in a church setting.
Effective Warm-Ups and Ensemble - Just as a runner limbers up before striding forth and just as an orchestra tunes up before playing, a choir must limber up, tune up before singing. The old saw that one does not need to warm-up is false. Additionally, ensemble is built as singers learn how to make more effective sounds.
Conduct Yourself Accordingly - Improving Gesture for more effective music making.
Children Sing - Helen Kemp described head voice in children as the singing channel. It is vital that children learn to use all of their available range and it is equally important that chosen literature undergirds this effort. Current culture loves loud and belted, but future growth is dependent on correct use of the vocal mechanism.
Youth Sing – The Changing Voice is always a topic for Youth Choirs. Learn how to make students feel comfortable and adjust as their voices change.
Speaking Engagements
Dr. Yarrington is available for 30 minute presentations to networking groups, community organizations, and business groups. These topics cover a variety of issues and the presentations are complimentary.
I’ve Always Wanted to Dunk a Basketball - Understanding and shaping our desires.
Don’t Gobble with the Turkeys - A practical guide to coping with, managing, and leading difficult people - including yourself.
I’m OK! Not Sure About You – Dealing with insecurities, the I-am-not-enough theme.
My Door is Always Open – Developing the skill of listening, encouraging, and being present.
The Journey is Our Home - Based on an Allen Pote anthem, this presentation is a discussion of what a “journey” entails.
John C. Yarrington 832.971.5525 [email protected]