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GCNA Congress 2007. SEWANEE. Sunday, 17 June Pre-Congress Day in Sewanee Monday-Thursday, 18-21 June Congress Friday, 22 June Post-Congress Events in Nashville. Where on earth IS Sewanee?. The Southeast. South Central Tennessee. Sunday. 11:00 Sunday morning service at All Saints’ Chapel
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GCNA Congress 2007 SEWANEE
Sunday, 17 June Pre-Congress Day in Sewanee • Monday-Thursday, 18-21 JuneCongress • Friday, 22 JunePost-Congress Events in Nashville
Sunday • 11:00 Sunday morning service at All Saints’ Chapel • 2:30 Opening concert of the SSMF • 5:00 Carillon concert by the site host • 7:00 Evening reception
During the week Concerts by…
Todd Fair • Sam Hammond
Eddy Mariën • Janet Tebbel
Bill DeTurk • Jeff Davis
Talks by… • Bill DeTurkArthur Bigelow and the Sewanee Carillon
Koen CosaertPiano vs. Carillon, Professional Musicians vs. Amateur Carillonneurs, People in Search of a Better Carillon
Workshops • Arranging • Interpreting • Improvisation • Finale (introduction and intermediate)
ThemeThe Music of AppalachiaFrom Shape Note Singing to the Grand Ole OpryWith Stops Along the Way at White Spirituals and Folk Music
…and a commissioned work by Geert D’hollander • Based on theme • Copies to each registrant • Performed by the composer!
Change Ringing Demonstration of the Bentley Bells of Breslin Tower Whitechapel bells from ~2003
Sewanee Organs • Demonstrations by Robbe Delcamp, University Organist • Hands-on time • All Saints’ Chapel newly renovated Cassavant • Chapel of the Apostles Cassavant
Walking Tours/Hikes for Everyone • Shakerag Hollow • Abbo’s Alley • All Saints’ Chapel
Special Events for Partners • Jack Daniels Distillery • Lookout Mountain • Chattanooga Arts District and/or Aquarium
Special Art Exhibit at Stirling’s Coffee House Marie Hammond’s bell paintings and cards
Accommodations • Primary will be air-conditioned dormitories • Sewanee Inn and Rebel’s Rest • Motels in Monteagle
Access to… • DuPont Library (including web access) • Fowler Sport and Fitness Center (field house, pool, exercise equipment)
Special Exhibit from the DuPont Library Archives • Bell History • Sewanee Carillonneurs and Carillonists
Post-Congress Events • Host Richard Shadinger from Belmont University • Carillons at Belmont, David Lipscomb, and Legislative Plaza • The Grand Ole Opry
Summary of Dates • Sunday, 17 June • Monday-Thursday, 18-21 June • Friday, 22 June