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Sign Up For Pender’s Virtual Church Choral Sessions

Coming July 1, 2020

This year, Joy of Worship is coming to you! In addition to the choral sessions, we will also provide on-demand break-out sessions featuring a variety of topics exclusively through Pender’s during the month of July!

Registration will be required to view at no charge. Complete your free registration here. After completing your free registration order, you will receive an email from Pender’s Music Co. with an access code, good for all sessions.

O FOR A DOZEN TONGUES TO SING
Music for Smaller Choirs
Join Joseph Martin and friends for a look at new music crafted especially for the smaller choir. This session will feature selections that will be useful throughout the entire church year.

SEASONS OF PRAISE
Music for Advent and Christmas
Journey through December with Joseph Martin and friends as we look at new anthems for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. From traditional carols to fresh new sounds of the season, there’s something here for everyone!

SING A NEW SONG
Music for Blended and Contemporary Worship
Designed for the traditional/transitional and contemporary choir, this session will showcase music from some of today’s prominent worship leaders and Christian artists. Joseph Martin and friends will take you through these uplifting songs that will work all year long.

REJOICE, GIVE THANKS AND SING
Music for Thanksgiving and General Worship
Join Joseph Martin and friends as they lead you through new selections for General Worship. From joyous anthems of praise and thanksgiving, to reflective songs of healing and hope, this session is full of meaningful music, perfect for any Sunday.

WORSHIP SONGS JUNIOR
Music for Younger and Older Elementary Choirs
Discover outstanding new music for younger and older elementary choirs with Jeff Reeves and Joseph Martin. This session features both general and seasonal music for the entire church year. Songs, both familiar and new, promise to nurture the musical and spiritual growth of your singers to last a lifetime!

Pender’s Music Presents Sing-a-bration/Joy of Singing 2020

July 9 – 10, 2020

Join us for two days of inspiring and educational choral workshops, including The Joy of Singing and The Joy of Worship. Learn from some of the top clinicians in the nation!

The Sing-a-bration Workshop day offers a workshop track for Elementary level directors and a separate Middle School/High School track.
The Joy of Singing workshop day offers new Middle School/High School level choral music.
The Joy of Worship reads new choral music in a variety of voicings for every sacred setting.

Below is our roster for our two days of workshops. There is no Saturday workshop.

Thursday, July 9th
9 AM – 4 PM
Sing-a-bration
Andy Beck, Denise Eaton, Greg Gilpin, and a cameo by John Jacobson

Thursday, July 9th
6 PM – 9 PM
Joy of Worship
Joseph Martin and John Purifoy

Friday, July 10th
9 AM – 4 PM
Joy of Singing
Rollo Dilworth, Roger Emerson, Mac Huff, and John Jacobson

Prices are $60 each for the school sessions (Sing-a-bration & Joy of Singing) and $25 for the church session (Joy of Worship).

All attendees receive:

Morning coffee & light lunch
Complimentary music packets*

*Music packets of most of the music presented. Prices and workshop details subject to change. Full refund in the event of workshop cancellation.

SING-A-BRATION LOCATION:

Embassy Suites by Hilton — Denton Convention Center
3100 Town Center Trail | Denton TX 76201
Discount Code: Singabration 2020
Group Rate: $139/night
Booking Deadline: June 17, 2020

Registration opens April 1!

We look forward to seeing you there!

OkMEA Convention

Pender’s Music will be bringing a wide selection of music to our booth at OkMEA, including choir, band, jazz, and orchestra music, as well as instrumental and vocal solos and ensembles. We will have a great selection of our TAKT conducting batons, and stock and perusal scores to the new OSSAA music. John, David, and DeLee are looking forward to helping our customers at OkMEA and we are planning to have a wonderful exhibit of music. We hope you will stop by and shop at the convention.

We are excited to announce we will be hosting Scott Rush at our booth following his OkMEA sessions on Thursday, January 16^th starting at 10:15am. Band director Scott Rush and leadership legend Tim Lautzenheiser join forces to create Pathway to Success, a dynamic and engaging resource that fosters the leadership qualities of every student, not just the chosen few. We expect this book will be a big hit, so make plans to get a signed copy at Pender’s!

When: January 16-17, 2020

Where: Cox Business Center

100 Civic Center

Tulsa, OK 74103

More information: http://okmea.org

TMEA Convention

FEBRUARY 12-15, 2020 IN SAN ANTONIO

TMEA is almost here! TMEA is the largest event of its kind in the nation, and Pender’s is thrilled to have multiple booths at the convention. We’ll be bringing a wide variety of sheet music and materials for you to browse. You don’t want to miss it!

When: February 12-15, 2020
Where: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
900 E Market St
San Antonio, TX 78205
Learn More and Register:
https://www.tmea.org/conventions/2020

Pre-Order Your Music

Looking for something specific? Save time by placing your order in advance! You can pre-order your music by building a wishlist on the Pender’s site or emailing your list to order@penders.com. Let us know that you would like to pick up your items at the TMEA convention, and we’ll have everything ready for you when you arrive! To ensure that your request is completely filled in time for the event, we suggest sending us your purchase order early.

Southwest Music Summer Exhibition

July 25–27 in San Antonio, TX

Pender’s will be at the Southwest Music Summer Exhibition in San Antonio again this year with our extensive selection of band, choir, and orchestra materials available for purchase! Find us at booth 7049.

Teachers and directors: remember your purchase orders if you have them; if you don’t have one at this time, don’t worry! Pender’s will still work to get you the music you need and can send you a bill to pay when you have your PO ready. Our aim is always to provide you with the best possible service and ensure you have everything you need for a great start to a new school year.

See you in San Antonio!

Willis Music Piano Workshop

Pender’s Music Co. in Oklahoma City will host a free Willis Music Piano Workshop with Carolyn Miller on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4400 N Shartel Ave in Oklahoma City. Registration begins at 9:00am, and the workshop will run from 9:30am – 12:00pm. To register, email dsnelson@penders.com or call the OKC store at 405-842-7825 or 1-800-772-8405.

Pender’s Choral Workshops

Every year, Pender’s hosts multiple choral workshops with top clinicians in the nation. These workshops are intended to educate and inspire, spotlighting new music and activities for choirs of all ages. View our upcoming workshops below!

Pender’s Sing-a-bration

Thursday, July 11 – Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Denton, TX

Join us for three days of inspiring and educational choral workshops, including The Joy of Singing and The Joy of Worship. Learn from some of the top clinicians in the nation!

Sing-a-bration includes The Joy of Singing workshops for elementary, middle, and high school choirs and classrooms, as well as The Joy of Worship, which focuses on church chorals for adult choirs from traditional to contemporary.

Learn from top clinicians Greg Gilpin, Andy Beck, Victor Johnson, John Jacobson, Cristi Miller, Mac Huff, Kari Gilbertson, Jonathan Palant, Cheryl Lavender, Susan Brumfield, Pepper Choplin, Joseph Martin, and Heather Sorenson.

Learn more and register.

Summer Sacred Choral Reading Session

Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Oklahoma City, OK

Summer is the perfect time to plan your fall and holiday music! Clinician Pepper Choplin joins Pender’s to present new music, including Christmas cantatas. You may bring up to four members of your choir (for example, director plus three) to join in fellowship while learning new pieces for the year.

Learn more and register.

Summer Sacred Choral Reading Session in OKC

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Date: Saturday, June 15th
Clinician: Pepper Choplin
Location: Quail Springs United Methodist Church
14617 N Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Cost: $20 per person (limited to 4 per organization)
Contact: John Staton jstaton@penders.com
(405) 842-7825
(800) 772-8405

Schedule:
8:30 Registration, Coffee and Donuts
9:00 Session Begins
10:30 Break, Refreshments
10:45 Session Continues
12:30 Session Over

Registration includes a complimentary music packet and morning refreshment.

Music on display for sale will include:
Choral Anthems
Children’s Books
Piano
Organ
Organ/Piano
Christmas Cantatas
Vocal Solos & Duets
Handbells

Sacred Choral Reading Session January 2019

Get ready for spring with Pender’s and clinician Patti Drennan!

Join us on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Quail Springs United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, OK. Hear the latest sacred choral music for spring and Easter, including choral anthems and Easter cantatas, and browse Pender’s music selection. We’ll be bringing along new piano and organ music, children’s books, vocal solos, duets, handbell music, and more! Enjoy morning refreshments, a complimentary music packet, and a wonderful day of community with up to four members of your congregation (director plus three). Register now!

Date: January 5, 2019
Location: Quail Springs United Methodist Church
14617 N Pennsylvania Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Cost: $20.00 per person
Limit 4 per church (example: director plus 3)

Schedule:
8:30 Registration (coffee and donuts)
9:00 Session begins
10:45 Break (refreshments)
11:00 Session Continues
12:30 Session ends

To Register: Call John Staton at (800) 772-8405 or e-mail John at jstaton@penders.com

Alfred Piano Teacher Workshop with Dennis Alexander

Piano instructors — did you ever want to attend a workshop that was made with you in mind? Then don’t miss out on the Alfred Piano Teacher Workshop with Dennis Alexander! Dennis Alexander will be at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City teaching and providing great insight specifically for you — piano teachers. Contact us to register!

Date: Monday, July 30, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Registration: 8:30 AM
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4400 N Shartel Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73118
Contact: David Snelson, 405-842-7825, dsnelson@penders.com
Register by: Monday, July 23, 2018