Workshop to focus on inspiring children to sing

PASSAIC, NJ [OCA Communications — The OCA Diocese of Washington and New York will sponsor a music workshop, “Inspiring Children to Sing,” at Saint John the Baptist Church, 170 Lexington Ave., Passaic, NJ on Saturday, May 19, 2007.

The workshop is designed for choir directors, Church school teachers, youth directors, and parents who want to learn about encouraging and teaching children to sing.

The workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m.

The workshop leader will be Dr. Mary Ellen Junda, a professor at the University of Connecticut, a nationally recognized master teacher of children’s voices, conductor, recording artist, and a specialist in the Kodály Concept of Music Education. With energy and style, she has presented sessions on children’s vocal development and musical literacy across the US.

The $20.00 registration fee includes workshop materials and breakfast and lunch.

In order to assure the viability of the workshop, pre-registration is essential. Participants are asked to send their registration fee and personal information to Junda Workshop, c/o 38 Pearl Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040.