Interactive workshops for worship
planners and leaders
with renowned worship practitioners and trainers
Dr. Patrick Matsikenyiri
The Church Sings in Africa
Saturday,
November 3, 2007
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Western Springs
Sunday, November 4, 2007
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Rogers Park, Chicago
Recent decades have brought an outpouring of indigenous Christian music from countries throughout the world. This workshop is an opportunity to interact with and learn from a pre-eminent composer, arranger and director of African music. Patrick Matsikenyiri will introduce and lead singing of worship songs that have arisen from the African soil and experience. You will learn tips on using voice and percussion to bring the gift of African song to your congregation’s worship.
Dr. Patrick Matsikenyiri was a key player in the founding of Africa University in Zimbabwe and served there as professor of music and choir director for many years. Since his retirement in 2002, he has been teaching at several U.S. institutions by invitation. His music is published in many hymnals and songbooks and sung in churches everywhere. Matsikenyiri has led workshops and worship services on African music throughout the world.