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Troy Ministers
to University Choirs
Troy serves as Guest
Clinician at annual Interdenominational Youth Choir Conference
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Troy McIntosh served as
the Guest Clinician for the Annual
Interdenominational
Youth Choir Conference at Illinois State University in
Bloomington-Normal Illinois. The workshop hosted choirs from seven
universities throughout the Midwest. Gospel Choirs were represented from: |
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On Friday evening, each
choir sang two selections at a musical that extended into the late hours
of the night. Saturday was spent learning music. In the early morning
session, each choir director presented a song to the conference mass
choir. In the afternoon, Troy spent time teaching the 250-voice ensemble a
series of 6 songs, two of which were originals.
After a short break, the
groups reassembled Saturday evening for a night of food, fun and
fellowship. Participants broke into two large groups, one of which focused
on fellowship, games and interaction. The second group engaged in an open
question and answer format where controversial issues were
discussed. Issues covered included questions such as “How should churches
address homosexuality?”, “Should Christians be involved with Greek
organizations (i.e., fraternities and sororities)?” and “How should
Christian men treat Christian women?” Students weighed in with their
opinions and occasionally some biblical commentary was added.
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The conference ended
Sunday afternoon with a mass choir concert. The event was marked by
excellent organization, timely schedules and creative ways of engaging
students in a college setting.
When asked about the
conference, one participant shared, “[Troy] really brought these choirs
to a higher level in God. I believe I can speak for everyone when I say
that the presence of God was really in the concert on Sunday.” The
experience was enjoyable for all -- both choirs and clinician.
The Interdenominational
Youth Choir has been in existence at Illinois State University for
more than 20 years. Past Guest Clinicians at the conference include
national recording artists, Walt Whitman, Ricky Dillard, DeAndre
Patterson, Percy Gray and |
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Malcom Williams. Currently the choir is under the Presidency of
Delores Belogun and Directorship of
Nate Thompson. |
