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Sr. Linda Gaupin |
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Sr. Linda Gaupin, DCP, PhD, is a Sister of Divine Providence from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She is currently the Diocesan Director of Religious Education for the Diocese of Orlando. Linda has served as the Chairperson of the Theology Department at La Roche College, Pittsburg; Director of Worship for the Diocese of Wilmington; and the Associate Director of the Secretariat for the Liturgy for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. She has an M.A. in Systematic Theology from Loyola University in Chicago and a M. A. and Ph.D in catechesis and liturgy from The Catholic University of America. She is a noted author and speaker on the topics of liturgy, catechesis, and sacramental catechesis. -- Extreme Makeover: Advent/Christmas Edition |
Sr. Kathleen Harmon |
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Sr. Kathleen Harmon, SNDdeN, M.M., Ph.D. is music director for the Institute for Liturgical Ministry in Dayton, Ohio, and one of the authors of Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities. Her recent books include The Ministry of Music: Singing the Paschal Mystery; The Ministry of Cantors; and The Mystery We Celebrate/ The Song We Sing. She has facilitated workshops on liturgy and liturgical ministry across the United States and Canada. She is currently director of Music at St. Paul Parish in Englewood, Ohio, and a consultant on the Archdiocesan Worship Commission. She holds a graduate degree in church music from Westminster Choir College and a doctorate in liturgy from Drew University. -- Have We Come All This Way for Birth or Death? |
Fr. J. Michael Joncas |
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In one of the most incisive presentations in the history of National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) conventions, Fr. J. Michael Joncas at the Long Beach gathering in 1989 gave the conventioneers much to digest. The topic was the Psalms, not an unfamiliar one to him as he stated, "Scripture grounds my life as a Christian, a preacher, and a priest." How evident that is when one surveys his musical output with its heavy concentration of scriptural content: "There Is No Greater Love" to--what else?--"On Eagle's Wings." The appearance of "On Eagle's Wings" in 1978 coincided with his MA in liturgy from Notre Dame, an academic pursuit that has since taken him to the Pontifical Liturgical Institute of the Pontifical Athenaeum, San Anselmo in Rome. During that interim, he was ordained in 1980 as a priest for the archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis. In this Minnesota scene, he collaborated with two of his colleagues, Marty Haugen and David Haas, in producing some of the most effective music for the Church's worship that has appeared in the post-conciliar days. His lovely setting of the blessing prayers at the 1990 meeting of the North American Academy of Liturgy illustrated his understanding of music, ritual, gesture, and prayer. As he said in Long Beach, "We pastoral musicians do not sing to entertain bored worshipers or to seduce them into brainless ecstasy; we may sing in the Spirit, but we also sing with our minds." -- History, Mystery, Majesty: The Theology and Sounds of Advent/Christmas New Music for Christmas and Advent |
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David Anderson |
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In addition to serving as Workshop director for GIA Publications, Inc., David Anderson serves as Director of Music at Ascension Parish in Oak Park, IL, where he serves as principal organist and conducts 4 choirs. He also coordinates a large parish outreach of ecumenical prayer in the Spirit of the Taize Community. David’s outreach of music in the parish embraces a broad variety of ages, musical styles and levels of musical ability. -- 10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Sing |
Fr. Ben Berinti |
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Fr. Ben Berinti is a member of the Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood religious order and currently serves in the Diocese of Orlando, FL. on the pastoral staff of the San Pedro Spiritual Development Center. Before beginning ministry at San Pedro, Fr. Berinti served as pastor of two diocesan parishes, Saint Andrew in Orlando and the Church of the Nativity in Longwood. Prior to moving to Florida, Fr. Berinti spent the first 12 years of his priesthood in ministry to higher education as a professor of religious studies and humanities, campus chaplain, and residence hall mentor, serving at St. Joseph’s College, Rensselaer, IN. and Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL. Fr. Berinti holds an undergraduate degree in English literature, a Master of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, and a Doctorate in Ministry from Boston University School of Theology. Fr. Ben’s theological interests focus on sacraments, liturgy, art and spirituality, and faith and culture. -- I’ll Be Home for Christmas: Penitential Celebrations |
Bruce Croteau |
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Bruce Croteau has been serving as a Pastoral Liturgist and Musician in the Diocese of Orlando since 1985. He holds the Master of Music and Worship degree from the University of Portland, Oregon. Currently, Bruce serves as the Director of Liturgy at St. Margaret Mary Church in Winter Park, FL. He is the Chairperson of the Section for Pastoral Liturgy of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians and has served as Chairperson of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission of the Diocese of Orlando. Bruce is frequently called upon to offer workshops in all aspects of Pastoral Liturgy throughout the diocese particularly in the area of Liturgical Ministry Formation. He has made presentations at various conferences and conventions and is an instructor for the Orlando Diocesan Catechist Certification Program in the areas of Sacramental and Liturgical Theology. |
Janice Leach-Davila |
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Janice Leach-Davila received the Bachelor of Music Degree in Organ Performance and Church Music from Stetson University as an organ student of Paul Jenkins and voice student of Mollie Rich. She received the Master Of Music Degree in Organ Performance and Church Music from the University Of Michigan as an organ student of Dr. Robert Glasgow, and as a voice student of the well known oratorio tenor, John McCollum. Janice has sung as an oratorio soloist and recitalist throughout the Central Florida Area. She has sung as soloist with the Orlando Choral Society and the Orlando Philharmonic, as well as the Savannah Symphony Orchestra and Choral Society. She presently sings with the St. James Cathedral Chamber Singers, and sang for the Catholic Television Mass sponsored by the Diocese of Orlando. Janice has been the Director of Music at Holy Redeemer Church since 1985. During her tenure there, her choir had the opportunity to travel to Rome, Italy, sing the High Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, a concert at St. Ignatius, in Rome, and sing at a Papal Audience for Pope John Paul II. In 2003, the Holy Redeemer Women’s Schola, traveled to the Prague, Vienna, and Salzburg. Janice is a member of the Diocese of Orlando Organist’s Consortium, the Music Committee of the Diocesan liturgical Commission, the American Guild of Organists, and the National Association Of Pastoral Musicians. She has served as a clinician for the Diocesan Cantor workshops specializing in vocal techniques. -- Spanish Music Session: The Basics of Singing and the Basics of Reading Music |
Dr. Jerry Galipeau |
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Dr. Jerry Galipeau is Associate Publisher at World Library Publications, the music and liturgy division of J.S. Paluch Company, in Franklin Park, Illinois. Before coming to World Library, he served for fifteen years as Director of Liturgy and Music at parishes in Florida and Illinois. Jerry presents keynotes and workshops throughout the United States and Canada on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, liturgical spirituality, ritual music, evangelization, and adult spiritual formation. Past chair of the Board of Directors of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate, Jerry has been a frequent team member for Forum’s institutes. A popular parish mission presenter and retreat leader, he earned the Doctor of Ministry with a concentration in liturgical studies from Catholic Theological Union at Chicago in 1999, where he is presently an adjunct faculty member. Jerry’s articles have appeared in Catechumenate, Liturgical Singer, Pastoral Music, Today’s Parish, Rite, and Church magazines, as well as Sourcebook for Sundays and Seasons. Jerry’s books, music, and CD’s are published by World Library Publications. -- The Power of Rites to Form in the Faith: The Role of Ritual Celebrations in RCIA |
Elizabeth Jennings |
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Elizabeth Jennings is the Associate Director of Music at St. James Cathedral since August 1, 2006 where she directs the Spanish Choir and Children’s Choirs and assists with the Cathedral Choir. From 1990-2006, she was Music Director at All Souls Catholic Church in Sanford, where she built a vibrant music program including two Adult, Spanish, Children and Gospel Choirs. She has been with the Diocese of Orlando since 1982 and serves on the Bishop’s Diocesan Liturgical Commission, and is the Chair of the Music Committee of the Commission. In addition to her work at the Cathedral, she often serves as an accompanist for singers and instrumentalists throughout Central Florida. She is a member of the American Guild of Organists, the National Pastoral Musicians, and the Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral Musicians. Elizabeth was born in Havana, Cuba in 1960, and has lived in Florida since 1961, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1969. In 1981, she earned her B.A. in Applied Music at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Later, she did Post-Baccalaureate work at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Elizabeth married Phil Jennings (a musician and educator) in 1981. They have two grown daughters: Kimberly and Shannon. -- Spanish Music Session: The Basics of Singing and the Basics of Reading Music |
Jennifer Kerr Breedlove |
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Jennifer Kerr Breedlove, a Chicago area liturgical musician, author, conductor, cantor, and composer, holds a Masters’ Degree in Choral Conducting from Indiana University. From 1999-2002 Jennifer served as Director of Liturgical Music at the Office for Divine Worship in Chicago. She is a member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus and the Cathedral Singers and has served as an adjunct professor of Choral Music at St. Xavier University. Jennifer is near completion of a Masters’ degree as a Bernadin Scholar in Theology and Liturgy at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She has authored a textbook on sight-singing for beginners and co-authored LTP’s recently published “Guide for Music Ministers” and “Guide for Cantors.” She is currently Director of Music Ministries at St. John of the Cross Parish in Western Springs, Illinois. |
Aaron Kohl |
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Aaron Kohl is the Director of Music at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Winter Park, FL. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and Organ from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and studied with Roberta Gary. While attending CCM, he interned with the Cincinnati Children’s Choir, wrote lesson plans for the Cincinnati Symphony’s Sound Discoveries educational outreach program and presented at the local and national conferences for MENC, AOSA, OCMEA and AGO. He also received Orff Schulwerk Level I certification. Aaron is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida in Choral Conducting and Composition studying with David L. Brunner and expects to graduate in the Spring of 2010. |
Charles Thatcher |
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Charles Thatcher earned the Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1976. He has been involved in the singing, conducting, and accompanying of Gregorian Chant since his days as a monk of St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, from 1983 to 1987. Returning to St. Meinrad School of Theology to complete coursework for the Master of Theological Studies (2007-2008), he resumed his training in chant under the direction of noted scholar, Fr. Columba Kelly, OSB. A liturgical musician in the Diocese of Orlando since 1990, he has served at St. Mary Magdalen in Altamonte Springs and, since 1992, at St. Margaret Mary in Winter Park. |
Very Reverend Robert Webster |
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Very Reverend Robert Webster is Director of the Office of Liturgy for the Diocese of Orlando. His degrees, both pastoral and pontifical, are from Saint Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the FDLC and chairs the Standing Committee for Clergy for the NPM Council. He is also the pastor of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Clermont, Florida. -- And With Your Spirit: Training Methods for Liturgical Ministry |
Lisa Weis |
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Lisa Weis has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Florida State University where she received the Manley Whitcomb Scholarship for excellence in music. For six years, she was a middle school band director at Lakeview Middle School in Winter Garden, Florida. After moving to the Clermont area, Lisa became involved in church music. She is currently the Director of Music and Liturgy at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Clermont, Florida and serves as a cantor and flutist in the Diocese of Orlando. In addition to her work at Blessed Sacrament, she is actively involved in the diocese as the Secretary of the local NPM Chapter/Music Committee, the chair of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission and the chair of the Orlando Liturgical Conference Steering Committee. She has also previously served as a clinician on Contemporary Ensembles at the Orlando Liturgical Conference. |
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