REBIRTH: Singing Death, Singing Life: Full Schedule

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9:15am EDT

"Ways Will Open": Tunes by Sally Ann Morris

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT

Jacque B. Jones, FHS, Sponsor
In Memory of James Abbington, FHS

Join composer Sally Ann Morris, FHS, in exploring her latest collection of tunes. Her ever-expanding palette of sound has been influenced in recent years by extended visits to Iona, Scotland, where she served as volunteer musician for two summers. In addition to long-time collaborators like Mary Louise Bringle, FHS, and Adam M. L. Tice, FHS, text writers including Hannah C. Brown, Chris Shelton, and David Bjorlin have provided fresh inspiration for Sally's work.

Speakers

Sally Ann Morris, FHS

Sally Ann Morris, FHS, is a composer of hundreds of hymn and congregational song tunes. Many of these are found in denominational hymnals worldwide. Sally’s musical styles range from classically traditional influences to lyric melodies, jazz, folk, pop, and short form chant. Sally... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Stuart 5

Sectionals

3:45pm EDT

A Seat at the Table, A Voice in the Choir: Creating a Space for the Disabled in the Life of the Church through Music and the Spoken Word

Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT

Stuart 5

Jayne Southwick Cool, Sponsor
In Memory of Marty Cool

The disabled child, teenager and adult have gifts to offer the church, and the church as a faith community is only strengthened by their presence. This presentation will explore ways to create all-inclusive worship services, including the exploration of hymns and choruses that are accessible and speak to the message of inclusion, and ways for worship and song leaders to create a worship format that brings people of all abilities together in praise and worship.

Artists

Patty Thel

Patty Thel grew up a Southern Baptist in a family that sang hymns in four parts at the supper table in North Carolina. Her grandparents lived next door in a house full of hymn-singing at a grand piano and pipe organ. After moving to the Princeton area with her husband and three children... Read More →

Lindsey Oakes exercise [Beyond the Comfort Zone] pdf

GTG Hymns for Universal Design pdf

Syllabus [Strategies for Inclusion] THEL TEL pdf

Inclusion Advice [Merdith Carson] pdf

Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Stuart 5

Sectionals

REBIRTH: Singing Death, Singing Life

9:15am EDT

Sally Ann Morris, FHS

3:45pm EDT

Patty Thel

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