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Conference on Contemporary Church Music to Be Held

Diocesan Press Service. February 1, 1974 [74026]

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The first national all-denomination Conference on Contemporary Church Music will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Ga., April 16-20, 1974.

The Rev. Charles A. Sumners, Jr., of St. Luke's, a well known liturgical authority in popular folk mass worship, will act as coordinator. Under his guidance, several famous guest artists, composers and lecturers, including Peter Yarrow, Malcolm Williamson, Avery and Marsh, Father Norman O'Connor, and Father Ian Mitchell have been assembled to lead the many planned workshops, demonstrations and concerts that will dominate the five-day conference.

As a special added attraction a composing competition will be held as part of the conference. The competition will be in two parts. The first category will be for a setting of the Mass in a popular idiom, i.e., folk, jazz, rock, etc. The setting will be judged on the criteria of ease of congregational learning and flexibility of instrumentation, as well as the basic criteria of melodic line and construction. The prize will be a maximum of $1,000 cash.

The second category will be for the best original hymn (words and music) with a maximum prize of $200 cash. The same criteria will apply. The competition will be judged by a panel of laymen, plus the guest artist panel for the conference. Additional information, closing date and Mass texts can be obtained by writing to the Rev. Charles A. Sumners, Jr.

This marks the first time that a coordinated national gathering of musicians, clergy and lay persons will be conducted to share, perform and define new directions in popular church music worship. Members of churches working in this area or who plan to do so are invited to attend. To register and find out about reserved room hotel accommodations, contact: The Rev. Charles A. Sumners, Jr., St. Luke's Church, 435 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30308, Tel. (404) 873-5427.