Comments on: Singing Conventions and scholarship http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music and culture Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:06:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: B. L. Reid, D.Ph. http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-407230 B. L. Reid, D.Ph. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:47:58 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-407230 To Brad, Where do you live? If in Tennessee, try the DoReMi Gospel Music Academy, (Lebanon), the Leoma School of Gospel Music, (Lawrence Co.) the Cumberland Valley School of Gospel Music. (Pulaski), Tri-City Gospel Music Camp, (Kingsport),or the new Southern Gospel Music School of America, (Chattanooga). All of these schools have websites. I teach in two, (Leoma and DoReMi), and we would enjoy having your son as a student. To Brad,

Where do you live? If in Tennessee, try the DoReMi Gospel Music Academy, (Lebanon), the Leoma School of Gospel Music, (Lawrence Co.) the Cumberland Valley School of Gospel Music. (Pulaski), Tri-City Gospel Music Camp, (Kingsport),or the new Southern Gospel Music School of America, (Chattanooga). All of these schools have websites. I teach in two, (Leoma and DoReMi), and we would enjoy having your son as a student.

]]> By: brad http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-313425 brad Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:12:08 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-313425 i have a 13 year old son who recorded his 1st cd last year and would love for him to go to singing school. Ive tried several local music teachers at the local college with no luck. i have a 13 year old son who recorded his 1st cd last year and would love for him to go to singing school. Ive tried several local
music teachers at the local college with no luck.

]]> By: Delton Frost http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-313306 Delton Frost Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:12:16 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-313306 I grew up with singing schools and singing conventions in and around Scottsville, Ky. I am very sad to report that we do not have those types in today's culture. We sang from the Stamps-Baxter, Vaughn, and Stamps Quartet semi-annual convention song books. My, how the glory did roll! My parents would attend a singing every Sunday afternoon. Twice a year would be the Singing Convention in Allen County, Kentucky. In addition to the class singing there would be a guest quartet such as, Statesmen, Blackwoods, Harmoneers, etc. Oh, for the good old days of the gospel in song. I grew up with singing schools and singing conventions in and around Scottsville, Ky.
I am very sad to report that we do not have those types in today’s culture. We sang from the Stamps-Baxter, Vaughn, and Stamps Quartet semi-annual convention song books. My, how the glory did roll! My parents would attend a singing every Sunday afternoon. Twice a year would be the Singing Convention in Allen County, Kentucky. In addition to the class singing there would be a guest quartet such as, Statesmen, Blackwoods, Harmoneers, etc. Oh, for the good old days of the gospel in song.

]]> By: Grover Baker http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-273084 Grover Baker Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:13:18 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-273084 The preliminary program, additional details, and registration information are available at the conference website: http://popmusic.mtsu.edu/gospel.html Thanks for the plug! The preliminary program, additional details, and registration information are available at the conference website: http://popmusic.mtsu.edu/gospel.html

Thanks for the plug!

]]> By: Stephen Shearon http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-273067 Stephen Shearon Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:44:45 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-273067 As one of the organizers of the "Farther Along" conference, I'm happy to invite you all to attend. You might like to check out the website for it, which includes the program: http://popmusic.mtsu.edu/gospel.html. As one of the organizers of the “Farther Along” conference, I’m happy to invite you all to attend. You might like to check out the website for it, which includes the program: http://popmusic.mtsu.edu/gospel.html.

]]> By: pr http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-240007 pr Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:20:22 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-240007 The singing convention/singing school tradition is definitely still alive and well, though perhaps shrinking somewhat in scope. For those looking for conventions to attend, there is a website -www.gospelsingingconventions.com - that lists a lot of the larger singings in various states as well as information on the newest convention books from the publishers and some of the singing schools that are still being held. I think it's very exciting that the art and traditions of singing conventions are being celebrated through an academic conference. The singing convention/singing school tradition is definitely still alive and well, though perhaps shrinking somewhat in scope. For those looking for conventions to attend, there is a website -www.gospelsingingconventions.com - that lists a lot of the larger singings in various states as well as information on the newest convention books from the publishers and some of the singing schools that are still being held.

I think it’s very exciting that the art and traditions of singing conventions are being celebrated through an academic conference.

]]> By: AD http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-236386 AD Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:19:33 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-236386 RR, I grew up in singing conventions in Mississippi! RR, I grew up in singing conventions in Mississippi!

]]> By: joe http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-236327 joe Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:20:44 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-236327 I've been to the singing conventions. They used to have them one Sunday afternoon a month in the Missouri bootheel, rotating from church to church. Such "precious memories" of those days back in the 60's! CVH, that configuration of the Speers was my very favorite. What a sound! I’ve been to the singing conventions. They used to have them one Sunday afternoon a month in the Missouri bootheel, rotating from church to church. Such “precious memories” of those days back in the 60’s!

CVH, that configuration of the Speers was my very favorite. What a sound!

]]> By: Grigs http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-236186 Grigs Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:11:22 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-236186 Shawn, that sounds like an interesting presentation. When I was a teenager I read an biography of the Speers, I think it was titled "Let The Song Go On" or something like that. I'd always liked their music, but developed a great deal of respect for them after learning about their history. Shawn, that sounds like an interesting presentation. When I was a teenager I read an biography of the Speers, I think it was titled “Let The Song Go On” or something like that. I’d always liked their music, but developed a great deal of respect for them after learning about their history.

]]> By: CVH http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-235517 CVH Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:08:04 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-235517 First, congratulations on being a presenter. RR, I was at one convention that Ben Speer led (in the time when the Speer Family was in the Brock, Sue Chenault, Bob and Jeanie Johnson, Harold Lane configuration) and it was a slice of life like no other. Entertaining, inspiring, humorous and filled with simple sincerity. If they do podcasts or a DVD of the sessions I'd love to know. First, congratulations on being a presenter.

RR, I was at one convention that Ben Speer led (in the time when the Speer Family was in the Brock, Sue Chenault, Bob and Jeanie Johnson, Harold Lane configuration) and it was a slice of life like no other. Entertaining, inspiring, humorous and filled with simple sincerity.

If they do podcasts or a DVD of the sessions I’d love to know.

]]> By: RF http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-235197 RF Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:51:46 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-235197 Oops. RR. The state was West Virginia. Greenbrier County to be exact. Oops. RR. The state was West Virginia. Greenbrier County to be exact.

]]> By: RF http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-235196 RF Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:50:55 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-235196 I have. Every second Sunday at one of the local Baptist churches. Group singing and then the quartets. All in my youth. You should ahve heard them sing "Farther Along", and all the favorite convention songs with all the intricate movements. A joy to behold. That was 30 years ago. It still exists today. Where once there were full churches, hnow they're only about half full, but no matter. The tradition lives on in rural areas all over America. I have. Every second Sunday at one of the local Baptist churches. Group singing and then the quartets. All in my youth. You should ahve heard them sing “Farther Along”, and all the favorite convention songs with all the intricate movements. A joy to behold. That was 30 years ago.

It still exists today. Where once there were full churches, hnow they’re only about half full, but no matter. The tradition lives on in rural areas all over America.

]]> By: Shawn http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-235114 Shawn Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:40:30 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-235114 Hello! I'm also presenting at this conference on the history of the Speer Family and the influence they had on both southern gospel and more specifically, convention music. Looking forward to meeting you. Hello! I’m also presenting at this conference on the history of the Speer Family and the influence they had on both southern gospel and more specifically, convention music. Looking forward to meeting you.

]]> By: RR http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-234971 RR Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:21:44 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-234971 I'm curious - how many of us have been to a real singing convention? And in what state(s)? I’m curious - how many of us have been to a real singing convention? And in what state(s)?

]]> By: Amanda http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-234772 Amanda Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:23:29 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/12/19/singing-conventions/#comment-234772 Very cool! MTSU is my alma mater. I have to find more information on this conference! Very cool! MTSU is my alma mater. I have to find more information on this conference!

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