Date: July 19-July 26, 2008
Saturday pm to Saturday am |
Location:
Eastern Oklahoma State College
1301 West Main
Wilburton, OK 74578
Phone - (918) 465-2361
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Tuition: Men:
Song Leading / Sight Singing / Hymn Writing:
$150 - 1st Student
$130 - Each add’l. student in same household
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Tuition: Women:
Sight Singing / Hymn Writing:
$150 - 1st Student
$130 - Each add'l. student in same household
Women Only:
$ 70 - Women's Music Course
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Lodging:
Room and Board - Dormitory and Cafeteria, Eastern Oklahoma State College
Includes a room, Saturday night through Friday night, and 3 meals a day,
Sunday supper through Saturday breakfast
- $260 per week - per person, single occupancy
- $190 per week - per person, double occupancy
- $145 per week - per child, 10 years and younger, in a bed in parents’ room.
- $100 per week - per child, 10 years and younger, on a floor mattress in
parents’ room.
Off Campus Lodging:
Motels -
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RV's - There are campgrounds in the area.
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Reservations:
The Application Form and the full amount due should be mailed as soon
as possible to ensure a place. All fees for tuition and college lodging
must be paid by July 1, 2008. All fees are refundable if we are
notified by July 1, 2008. After
July 1, 2008, a $50 cancellation fee may
be retained and the balance refunded.
Registration:
Saturday - 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., July 19, 2008
Sunday - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., July 20, 2008
Dorms Open:
4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008
Dorms Close:
10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2008
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Course Choices:
Song Leading (men only)
Four Levels of instruction are offered to men. Each student will be grouped
with other students of similar ability and experience, from beginning novices
to advanced students. Each level will emphasize those principles and exercises
selected from the following areas which are suitable to that level of ability
and experience.
- Rhythm and Pitch - The fundamentals of music will be taught. Included
will be note values, time signatures, beating of time, the musical staff,
keys, scales, shape notes and using a pitch pipe.
Sight Singing - Students will be taught the principles of singing
unfamiliar songs by sight using exercises and drills.
- Voice Training - The student will be taught some basic points to improve
both the quality and power of his voice.
- New Songs - Many new songs will be learned. Each student should be
able to teach some new songs to his congregation.
- Song Worship Preparation
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Each student
will be taught how to prepare an effective song worship service. Emphasis
will be placed upon the meaning of worship, types of songs, the interpretation
of songs, and the use of various rhythms and keys.
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Sight Singing (men and women):
An advanced sight singing course taught by RJ Stevens and Richard Morrison is offered to
men and women. Students should already be familiar with the fundamentals
of music. The sol-fa method of sight singing will be used.
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Women's Music Course (women only):
A five day (mornings only) music course is offered for women in the fundamentals of music and sight singing. A period of time at the end of
each class will be devoted to learning new children's songs. Glenda Schales
instructs this class.
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Hymn Writing Workshop
(men and women):
This workshop, led by Craig Roberts, analyzes successful congregational
hymns (hymns are words) and presents a method for writing them. It requires
participation in both daytime and evenings, and it is open to men and women. The
workshop addresses music as it affects the hymn but does not include formal
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The information you provide for the dormitory room and board reservation
will help us do our part in making the Singing School a pleasant and enjoyable
week for you and your family. We make every effort to meet the special needs
of those who may require first floor access, rooms near other family members,
etc. We do have limited space so please return your Application Form as
soon as possible. If all spaces are full when we receive your application,
you will be placed on a waiting list. Please feel free to copy this brochure
if you need additional application forms for students or non-students.
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| Single Rooms:
We do have limited space, so we want to utilize every bed
available to us. We are asking that you make every effort to room with someone
if possible.
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Saturday Night Rooms: All rooms will be ready for your arrival from 4:00PM Saturday,
July 19th.
Those arriving on Sunday should plan to arrive by 2:00 PM.
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| First Meal:
Sunday supper will be the first meal served in the cafeteria.
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Conduct:
All students will be expected to conduct themselves in harmony with the
principles of Christ.
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Non-Student In/With Your Family and Guests:
Several of the song leading classes are open to all family members and guests
at no charge. All non-students under 18 years of age must be accompanied
by an adult who is responsible for them and their daily activities.
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Loans:
Limited Scholarship funds are available to needy students. Interest free
loans up to the full cost of tuition, room and board are available upon
request. All loans must be repaid by October 1st of the school year. Contact us for details.
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