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January Jubilee 2025

A post-holiday mid-winter Saturday retreat for church musicians  who share interest and experience in a variety  of church music topics

» to gain inspiration

» to hone professional skills

» to interact with peers 

January Jubilees exist to nurture the many part-time musicians working for religious institutions, and provide opportunities for them to be introduced to the AGO and its work and mission.  January Jubilees offer part-time musicians  the chance to meet and interact with peers who share an interest in the King of Instruments. 

Saturday, January 18, 2025  |   8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Court Street United Methodist Church
215 North Court Street
Rockford, Illinois 61101

THREE SIMULTANEOUS WORKSHOP OPTIONS:

✰ Sanctuary

✰ Chapel

✰ Choir Room

❖ Program designed for all skill levels

❖ Workshops are as hands-on as possible

❖ Up close and engaging sessions

❖  Something for everyone

WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

Bob Bates - Retired organist, Rockford, IL
Bruce Bengtson - St. James, Madison, WI
Karl Bruhn - St. John, Lombard, IL
Nicholas Hansen - St. John, Sycamore, IL
Jeff Hunt - Baker Memorial, St. Charles, IL

Cheryl Lemke - Mt. Olive, Rockford, IL
Richard Popp - Shepherd of the Valley, Rockford, IL

Andrew Schaeffer - Luther Memorial, Madison, WI

Kelly Truckenbrod - Grace UMC, Rockford, IL

Steve Wente - First St. Paul’s, Chicago, IL
Joyce Zartman - Second/First, Rockford, IL

Church Song Sheets

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

START

DURATION

8:00AM

8:25 AM

8:45 AM

9:45 AM

10:45 AM

11:00 AM

11:45 AM

12:15 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00PM

20 mins

15 mins

55 mins

55 mins

15 mins

40 mins

25 mins

40 mins

55 mins

55 mins

55 mins

Event Registration & Refreshment

Welcome & Worship

Organ Registration

Piano to Organ Transition

Break

Maximizing Organ Practice Time

Organ Recital (sanctuary) Nicholas Hansen

Lunch "Name That Tune"

Creative Hymn Introductions

Piano to Organ Transition

Event Evaluation & Forum

BECOME A JANUARY JUBILEE SPONSOR!

All contributions are welcome! $30 provides a participant’s lunch; $50 to $100 helps with presenter transportation.
Sponsor’s names will be  printed in the program. 

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