Leading Young Voices

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.

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