Syllabus
This is the first time we have run Worship Academy so this program may change if we discover gaps or get timings badly wrong!
The intention is that each evening follows a broadly similar pattern:
- 7.30: Gather with a song
- 7.40-8:20: Teaching Track
- 8:20-8.35: Break and cuppa
- 8:35-8:50: Featured Instrument
- 8:50-9:30: Practical Track
There is a lot to pack in! Please try to arrive on time as we don't want to overrun the 9.30 finish time.
| Week | Teaching Track | Practical Track | Featured Instrument |
| 3rd November | Why Worship Academy? - Why do we worship? - Why do we need an academy? |
What is Music? - Elements of Music - Why use music in worship |
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| 17th November | Worship Words - A look at the different Hebrew and Greek words that are translated in our English bibles as 'worship' - What can we learn from the emphasis of these words? |
Anatomy of a worship song - Developing a critical ability for worship songs - Analysis of the music of a worship song - Analysis of the lyrics of a worship song |
Keyboards |
| 1st December | The Tabernacle of Moses (or Moses' Marquee!) - Patterns of worship - 'Entering' into God's presence |
Bandcraft - The rhythm section - foundation - The chord instruments - filling - Solo instruments - finish |
Acoustic Guitar |
| 15th December | The Tabernacle of David - A foreshadowing - the curtain removed - The tabernacle restored: The model of worship for the church? |
Vocals - Holding the Melody - Backing vocals and harmonies - Looking after your voice |
Drums and Percussion |
| 26th January | The Psalms - The bible's song book - Personal and Corporate psalms |
Preparing a time of Worship - Theme and Progression - Elements of worship |
Electric Guitar |
| 9th February | New Testament Worship - The synagogue pattern - Order in Worship - Heavenly Worship |
Leading a time of Worship - Congregation Security - Band Security! |
Bass Guitar |
| 23rd February | The Character of a Worship Leader - Worship Leaders in the bible - Pressures on the Worship Leader |
Technical Stuff - Projection and Words - Microphones and Monitoring |
Solo instruments - flute, violin |
| 9th March | Prophetic Worship - Worship that brings the 'now' word of God |
Let's Worship! |