GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP
Get ready for a real gospel experience! We will explore the history of black music in the United States, review the characteristics of gospel music, listen to some of the music as sung by different gospel artists past and present, and we will have fun learning and performing some of the songs in this incredibly rich repertoire…including the well-known and ever- popular “O happy day”.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in organising a gospel music workshop in your community.
“… Guest Lecturer for my class on Global Music Pedagogy… What I anticipated would be an engaging presentation instead became a life changing experience. By the end of the 1.5 hour introduction to Gospel Choir pedagogy, Carol’s experise, energy, and charisma had easily persuaded the entire group to additionally visit her church choir rehearsal on their free time… Her successes with Jireh Gospel Choir are nothing short of impressive as is her resumé of international workshops.”
– Dr. Lisa Lorenzino, McGill University, Montreal
“75 singers gathered… After three days immersed in a gospel adventure, they and the public connected with gospel and the talents of Carol Bernard that literally bewitched students and listeners.”
– L’Yonne Républicaine [newspaper], France
“Her professional abilities and her vitality made this day a clear success. The participants learnt a lot and she knew how to inspire them… unforgettable moments.”
– Nathalie Grenier, Conseil de la Culture de l’Abitibi-Temiscamingue, Canada
“Carol Bernard is an exceptional person and an extremely talented gospel musician and teacher. She is a passionate and knowledgeable advocate of gospel singing and offers inspired leadership to all who wish to learn the art of gospel singing. Carol’s creative and helpful techniques assist choirs and conductors to incorporate authentic, stylistic qualities when singing gospel music. At a recent gospel weekend hosted by Women of Note Carol’s enthusiasm, high energy and loving personality charmed every participant in the event including participating Manitoba choral conductors, members of “Women of Note” and the concert audience. In an end of season choir evaluation, members of “Women of Note” unanimously agreed that working with Carol Bernard has been a highlight of their WoN experience.”
– Patricia Rabson, Artistic Director/Conductor, Women of Note, Winnipeg, Canada
“Not only was she able to lead a group of over 20 beginners to learn and sing new songs that we’d never heard before, but she patiently listened to each question and replied with a solid answer, pulled from years of experience and professional competence. She was able to spot weaknesses, and coach us on practical ways to overcome them, and perform with a greater degree of excellence. Her passion for music and for the Lord was evident and contagious. We received nothing but positive feedback from all participants, and we highly recommend Carol as a coach for any vocal or music group, whether it’s for a workshop for your choir, or for any other vocal or musical needs.”
– Ben Wagenmaker & Sophie Verrette, Music Ministers at Carrefour Chrétiens des Maskoutains, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
McGill University
Place des Arts
Camp Musical du Saguenay Lac St Jean
Feder Gospel Choirs, Milan, Italy
Français pour l’avenir, Toronto
Europa Cantat – European Federation of Young Choirs, France
Fédévoix – Federation of choirs and vocal ensembles of Yonne, France
Polyfollia, Saint-Lô, France
Association of Canadian Choral Conductors
Alliance des chorales du Québec
Portsmouth Christian Academy USA
Campbell River Children’s Choir, Vancouver Island
Women of Note Choir, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Choeur des enfants de Montréal
Saint-Jerome, Quebec, Canada
Repentigny Gospel Festival
Conseil de la culture de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda
Recreation Center – Ville Saint-Laurent
Carrefour Chrétiens des Maskoutains, Saint-Hyacinthe
Institut Biblique du Québec
Bishop’s College School & Roxboro United Church choirs
Chorale Gospel Messengers
Groupe Musical Choeur et Christ, Quebec City