Immerse Conference 2018 Program Book

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I M M IMMERSE A CONFERENCE FOR

CHRISTIAN & GOspEL MUSIC CREATIVES

A GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION EVENT

JUNE

11-13,

2018

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W E LCO M E TO

Dear Friends, Welcome to IMMERSE! We are so glad you’re here.

Thanks to the passionate GMA staff and a host of committed volunteers, the way has been paved for you to have a life-changing experience this week.

Through prayer and planning, we have set a Christ-centered atmosphere for you to explore new ideas, develop your talent and refine your vision.

I encourage you to share your stories and desires with each other; ask lots of questions and enjoy the diverse styles around you. Christian music is the only genre defined by its message, not its sound. That said, IMMERSE is an incubator where creativity, innovation, and collaboration can thrive. So...

Go for it! Don’t hold back, let your walls down, allow yourself to be inspired.

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Welcome to IMMERSE! We are so glad you’ve chosen to be here, and we are praying for God to meet with you and direct you through these few days.

Specifically, we pray that you will understand and value your uniqueness as well as your role in God’s kingdom.

We pray your love for God’s Word will increase and inform your work. We pray you will find the next steps in your journey so you can effectively do what you are made to do. We pray you will become more and more skilled so you can do the task given to you in Matthew 28:19, “Go and make disciples.”

I’m excited to be part of what God is doing in and through you.

It has been a joy and a privilege to prepare for your arrival. We can’t wait to meet you and enjoy watching you all meet each other. This event has a long history of launching more than careers.

It’s been a springboard for great ideas, enduring friendships, strategic partnerships and special memories.

Take notes, ask questions, listen carefully, get to know the people around you and enjoy the week.

All the best,

In Christ’s love,

JACKIE PATILLO

JAYME THOMPSON

President & Executive Director, Gospel Music Association

WellHouse Entertainment; Chairwoman, IMMERSE 2018; Board of Directors, Gospel Music Association

CONTENTS

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EVENT INFO

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PASSPORT

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DINING

SPECIAL THANKS

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SPONSORS

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Best. m. a x e l a Fin . r e v E E C Trinity

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Opening act, Rend Collective Tour UK 2018.

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No other university gives you this kind of access to the best in worship arts education. Creative, biblical and professional training that helps you make a real impact on your world.

Plus, Worship Arts at Trinity Western University is developed in partnership with Bart Millard, founder and lead singer, MercyMe. Check us out at twu.ca/worshiparts

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SCHEDULE

TEACHER

TIME

TRACK

CLASS TITLE

8:00 - 10:00

GEN

Registration

10:00 - 11:15

GEN

Worship & Opening Session

Worship: Jonathan McReynolds Speaker: Mike Donehey & Dave Steunebrink

Collins

11:15 - 12:00

GEN

It’s Happening: Mixing Music and Ministry to Experience the Miraculous

William McDowell

Collins

12:00 - 1:00

GEN

Lunch Break

Meal Plan Required for Onsite Dining

Bennett

GEN

A-List Lunch: Industry Networking (Upgrade Required)

COMP

reVIEWyou Orientation, Vocal Warm-up & Worship

Jennie Lee Riddle Jayme Thompson

ARTIST / BIZ

DIY Music Maker

ARTIST / BIZ

Streaming Strategy: Why Getting Your Music on Spotify is Only The Start

SONG

Inside Music Publishing

Swang 102 Canon, RMG Artist nobigdyl., Capital Christian Artist Steven Malcolm, IVAV Risha Chesterfield, RMG Brand Manager Doc Watson, Reflection Music Group John Butler, Spotify Swang 108 Steve Blair, Capitol CMG Nick Barre, Proper Management Chris Estes Swang 110 Marcie Frazier Jess Chambers

MICRO

Leading Effective Worship Team Rehearsals

1:15 - 2:15

1:15 - 1:45

LOCATION

Collins

Bennett

Will Doggett, MultiTracks

Burton 324

Swang 112

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SCHEDULE

TIME

TRACK

CLASS TITLE

TEACHER

LOCATION

2:30 - 3:30

ARTIST / BIZ

Teaching Concert “Life Room”

Jonathan McReynolds

Shamblin

WORSHIP

How To Develop a Creative Culture in Your Church

Chris Estes, Bethel Music Paul and Hannah McClure, Bethel Music

Swang 110

MICRO

Affordable Tools to Reproduce Your Recorded Sound in a Live Performance

Brandon Leafblad, Audio Fusion Tech

Swang 112

COMP

Songwriter

Burton 184

COMP

Artist/Writer - Male

Burton 214

COMP COMP

Artist/Writer - Female Vocalist - Male

Burton 324 Burton 200

COMP

Vocalist - Female

Music Hall

3:30 - 4:00

GEN

Break / Snacks

4:00 - 5:00

ARTIST / BIZ

The Four Most Important Skills for Tom Jackson, Tom Jackson Swang 108 Establishing your Ministry/Career Productions from the Stage: Part I

WORSHIP

Songs and Your Congregation: Writing & Introducing Songs to Your Church

5:30 - 6:30

GEN

Dinner Break

7:00 - 8:00

GEN

Evening Concert

Bethel Worship

Collins

8:30 - 9:30

GEN

IMMERSE Open Mic Night

MC: Jackie Patillo

Shamblin

2:30 - 6:00

Meal Plan Required for Onsite Dining

Swang Lobby

Swang 110

Corey Voss Alisa Turner Michael Farren Rhyan Shirley Wisdom Moon

Bennett

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SCHEDULE

TEACHER

TIME

TRACK

CLASS TITLE

8:00

GEN

Registration

9:00 - 9:50

GEN

Worship & General Session

Worship: People & Songs Speaker: David Mann

Collins

10:00 - 10:45

GEN

Engaging Fans with Your Story

Hollyn Aaron Cole Brad Moist, Gotee Records

Collins

11:00 - 12:00

GEN

Masterclass: Weirdo Workshop

Chuck Harmony Claude Kelley

Swang 108

ARTIST / BIZ

The Four Most Important Skills for Tom Jackson, Tom Jackson Shamblin Establishing Your Ministry/Career Productions from the Stage: Part II (Hands-on Demonstration)

GEN

Lunch

Meal Plan Required for Onsite Dining

Bennett

GEN

A-List Lunch: Demo Derby (Upgrade Required)

John Thompson, Trevecca University

Bennett

COMP

Songwriter

Burton 184

COMP

Artist/Writer - Male

Burton 214

COMP

Artist/Writer - Female

Burton 324

COMP

Vocalist - Male

Burton 200

COMP

Vocalist - Female

Music Hall

ARTIST / BIZ

Can I Have Your Attention?: Damon Williams, RCA Finding (and Keeping) The Ears of Inspiration Your Audience Eboni Funderburk, EFG Promotions Brian Dishon, Provident Label Group Stacie Vining, Merge PR Justin Fratt, GMA

Swang 108

12:00 - 1:00

1:15 - 6:00

1:15 - 2:15

LOCATION

Collins

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Lipscomb offers an unparalleled arts training ground from prekindergarten through college where you can have fun, follow your passion and perfect your talent. Learn how to unleash your artistic potential at lipscomb.edu/thearts.

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SCHEDULE

TIME

TRACK

CLASS TITLE

TEACHER

LOCATION

1:15 - 2:15

WORSHIP

Worship Trends and CCLI For Songwriters

Paul Herman, CCLI

Swang 102

SONG

From Awful to Awesome: The Production Process

Jordan Mohilowski, Songwriter/Producer

Swang 110

SONG

Decoding the Co-Writing Process

Wayne Haun, Songwriter Joel Lindsey, Songwriter

Swang 108

ARTIST / BIZ

Growing & Diversifying Your Audience

EJ Gaines, Motown Gospel

Swang 110

WORSHIP

The Pre-Requisite for a Great Mix: Doug Gould, Worship MD Arranging The Band!

Swang 112

ARTIST / BIZ

Bringing the Dream to Life

Swang 102

3:30 - 4:00

GEN

Break / Snacks

4:00 - 4:30

MICRO

How to Build a Professional Website in Minutes with No Web Design Skills!

Allison Sharpe, Bandzoogle Swang 112

4:00 - 5:00

SONG

In the Writer’s Room: A Candid Conversation with Cody Carnes About Songwriting

Cody Carnes

ARTIST / BIZ

On the Road Again: Tips & Tricks to Creating a Robust Tour Life

Mike Snider, William Morris Swang 110 Endeavor Mark Mattingly, The Stable Collective Jordan St. Cyr, Independent Artist/Songwriter

2:30 - 3:30

Kendra Flack, RedJett Management Leigh Holt, RedJett Management

Swang Lobby

Swang 108

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TIME

TRACK

CLASS TITLE

TEACHER

LOCATION

5:30 - 6:30

GEN

Dinner

Meal Plan Required for Onsite Dining

Bennett

7:00 - 8:15

GEN

GMA Songwriters Showcase Sponsored by BMI

Sam & Becca Mizell Collins Cody Carnes Ryan Stevenson Gerald Crabb Darren Mulligan & Seth Mosley Hank Bentley Corey Voss & Jennie Riddle Sarah Reeves Heath Balltzglier

8:30 - 10:00

GEN

IMMERSE Open Mic Night

MC: Jackie Patillo

Shamblin

TIME

TRACK

CLASS TITLE

TEACHER

LOCATION

8:00

GEN

Registration

9:00 - 9:50

GEN

General Session

Nashville Life Church CeCe Winans

Collins

10:00 - 10:50

GEN

Family Business with for King & Country

for King & Country and Smallbone Family

Collins

11:00 - 11:50

ARTIST / BIZ

Vocal Freedom: 5 Things Every Singer Needs To Know To Have A Lasting Career

Brett Manning

Swang Chapel

11:00 - 11:50

SONG

Life Between the Songs

Jennie Riddle, Songwriter

Collins

A-List Experience: Provident Music Group

Tour Guide: Chris Hauser

Collins Lobby

11:00 - 2:00

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Collins

SCHEDULE

TIME

TRACK

CLASS TITLE

TEACHER

LOCATION

12:00 - 1:00

GEN

Lunch

Meal Plan Required for Onsite Dining

Bennett

12:00 - 1:00

GEN

A-List Lunch: Q&A with Black River Hannah Kerr Entertainment (Upgrade Required) Josh Wilson

Bennett

COMP

reVIEWyou Rehearsal & Instruction

Collins

COMP

Songwriter

Burton 184

COMP

Artist/Writer - Male

Burton 214

COMP

Artist/Writer - Female

Burton 324

COMP

Vocalist - Male

Burton 200

COMP

Vocalist - Female

Music Hall

ARTIST / BIZ

Listening Session with Dove-Nominated Rapper Steven Malcolm

Steven Malcolm, Artist Joseph Prielozny, 4 Against 5

Ezell Chapel

SONG

Avoiding the Most Common Songwriting Pitfalls

Sue C. Smith, Songwriter

Swang 110

ARTIST / BIZ

Social Frenzy: Harnessing the Good of Social Media to Spread Your Music and Create Community

Timothy Trudeau, Syntax Creative Cole Flynn, Integrity Music Abby Flynn, She Reads Truth

Swang 102

ARTIST / BIZ

Behind the Curtain: Learn From the Artist Manager masterminds Behind Some of Today’s Most Influential Artists

Zach Kelm, Q Management Ezell Chapel Chaz Corzine, The MWS Group Kat Davis, The Brown Book Agency Jackie Patillo

ARTIST / BIZ

5 Key Areas to Grow Your Ministry: It Isn’t All About the Numbers

Jamie Miley, Ascension Worship

1:15 - 6:00

1:15 - 2:15

2:30 - 3:30

Swang 102

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DINING HOURS

ON-CAMPUS: BENNETT CAMPUS CENTER

ON-CAMPUS: STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER

OFF-SITE: WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE

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SCHEDULE

TIME

TRACK

CLASS TITLE

TEACHER

LOCATION

2:30 - 3:30

ARTIST / BIZ

Equipping You With the Right Marketing Tools

Doc Watson, Reflection Management Group Timothy Trudeau, Syntax Creative Mogli the Iceburg Chad Horton, Rapzilla

Swang 110

2:30 - 3:00

MICRO

Using Tracks in Worship: MultiTracks Made Easy

Derek Kerr, Loop Community

Swang 112

3:30 - 4:00

GEN

Break / Snacks

4:00 - 5:00

ARTIST / BIZ

A New Brass Ring: Re-Defining “Success” in the New Music Economy

John Thompson, Trevecca University

Shamblin

5:30 - 6:30

GEN

Dinner

Meal Plan Required for Onsite Dining

Bennett

7:00 - 9:30

GEN

reVIEWyou Finals LIVE!

Performance by: Micah Tyler Collins Hosted by: Gabe Patillo

Swang Lobby

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ACADEMIC BUILDINGS A.M. Burton Health Sciences Center Beaman Library Ezell Center Family & Consumer Sciences Building Health Sciences Research Center (coming 2013) Holman House Information Technology Center (Lower Level) James D. Hughes Center McFarland Science Center Nursing & Health Sciences Center Swang Business Center Thomas James McMeen Music Center Ward Hall

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ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL Admissions & Financial Aid Allen Bell Tower Avalon House & Lipscomb Cabin Bennett Campus Center Bison Square Brewer Bell Tower Collins Alumni Auditorium Crisman Administration Building Crisman Annex Flatt Amphitheater The Mall School of Computing & Informatics Shamblin Theatre Steam Plant University Park University Theater

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ATHLETIC FACILITIES Allen Arena Draper Diamond Dugan Field Huston-Marsh-Griffith Tennis Center Intramural Field McQuiddy Gym Soccer Complex Student Activities Center (SAC)

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LIPSCOMB ACADEMY Acuff Chapel Athletic Complex Gymnasium Harding Hall Music Wing

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RESIDENCE HALLS Elam Hall Fanning Hall High Rise Johnson Hall Sewell Hall The Village

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REFRESHMENTS & DINING

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SECURITY & SAFETY 11, 30 For Assistance or Emergencies Contact Security & Safety at ext. 7600 or 615.966.7600 FIRST AID/HEALTH CENTER 11 AED Each building is equipped with an automated external defibrillator.

PARKING Arena East Parking Garage Arena West Parking Garage Caldwell Lane Overflow Parking

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EMERGENCY CALL TOWER METRO BUS SHELTER

One University Park Drive • Nashville, Tennessee 37204-3951

615.966.1000 • www.lipscomb.edu

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EVENT INFO

WHEN DO I NEED TO WEAR MY NAME BADGE?

All day, every day. Your badge allows you to get into the sessions, competitions, and evening concerts.

OOPS - I LOST MY NAME BADGE. WHAT DO I DO?

Stop by the main customer service desk and the kind folks will replace your lost badge. Cost for replacement is $25.

HOW WILL I KNOW IF A CLASS OR SPEAKER CHANGES?

Change happens. So if a location or teacher gets revised, an announcement will be made during the morning general session. You can also check the schedule at http://www.experienceimmerse.com/schedule I HAVE A REQUEST AND NEED TO TALK TO A GMA REP. HOW DO I FIND THEM?

The GMA staff is always happy to help answer any questions you may have. Stop by the main customer service desk and they will do their best to touch base with a staff member.

I’D LIKE TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TICKETS TO THE EVENT CONCERTS. HOW DO I DO THAT?

Tickets for open seats can be purchased at the customer service desk.

REMINDER: Standing in line is not normally pleasant.

Please do not cut in or save positions for friends in concert or session lines. We appreciate your consideration of others.

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Pre-Registration Form Put $20 down today to lock in a special $99 rate for IMMERSE 2019.

This rate is only for IMMERSE 2018 attendees.

Registration price increases to $149 on June 14th, 2018.

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Turn your completed form in to the

GMA Customer Service booth at the entrance of Collins Auditorium.

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CCLI® SongSelect® puts the great songs of worship within easy reach by offering instant access to our extensive catalog of sheet music and media. All while reducing the investment in resources required to find copyright-ready assets for your worship service.

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