Leading Young Voices
Online, in-person and hands-on training with mentorship from Dr Michael Burkhardt.
Working with children in worship, music or education? Whether you’re a parent, choir director or teacher, come and discover creative, practical and effective ways to nurture children’s voices while building confidence, musicality and faith along the way.
Who Should Join:
- Parents who want to inspire a love for singing and worship at home.
- Children’s choir conductors and music ministry volunteers.
- Teachers seeking creative methods to engage and teach music meaningfully.
What You’ll Gain:
- Foundational principles of children’s music and worship formation.
- Fun, engaging ways to teach children to sing and express their faith through music.
- Practical rehearsal tools, age-appropriate song selection, and classroom tips.
- Strategies for spiritual formation through song and movement.
- Hands-on experience through mentorship and optional practicum (Children’s Choir Camp).
Session Dates:
- Online : 21 Aug, 18 Sept & 16 Oct, 8 – 9.30pm on Zoom
- In-person Intensive : 29 Nov, 9am – 12.30pm at MSM
- Practicum (Children’s Choir Camp) : 3 – 5 Dec, 9am – 12pm at MSM
Participant Fees: $420 including GST
To register and find out more, go to tinyurl.com/LYVoices
About the Instructor:
An internationally renowned church musician and educator known for his creative and inspiring work with children, Dr Michael Burkhardt is the Founder of Hearts, Hands and Voices, a Worship and Fine Arts Programme for children in Southeast Michigan, and Artist-Professor of Organ at Eastern Michigan University. He brings decades of experience mentoring children’s choir leaders across the world.