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“In God’s Abundance, Living, Moving, Being”

For everyone committed to worship in the church – pastors, musicians, choir members, worship committee members, children and youth.

The Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM) sponsors two identical Worship and Music conferences at Montreat Conference Center each summer. These conferences, guided by the principles of Reformed worship, provide opportunities for participants to experience worship and explore various ways to enrich the liturgical life of the local church, through choirs, handbells, drama, visual art, Bible study, and much more. In 2012, we will explore how God’s abundance calls us to practice radical hospitality and pursue justice for all God’s children. The scripture texts of November, from All Saints through Christ the King, will guide us. Pastors, church musicians, choir singers, children, and youth will find their worship life and their musical skills enriched.

Download the Worship & Music Booklet
Download the Worship & Music Registration & Housing Forms
Download the Worship & Music Daily Schedule

Key Leadership

• Robert Rimbo, Preacher
• Donna Giver Johnston, Liturgist
• Jonathan Willcocks, Adult Choir and Chamber Choir
• Jonathan Dimmock, Organ Recitalist
• Andrew Donaldson, Routley Lecturer
• Phillip Shoultz, Senior High Choir and Chamber Choir
• James Wells, Middler Choir
• Vincent Oakes, Children’s Choir
• Anne Wilson, Service Organist/Accompanist
• Will Young, Service Organist/Accompanist
• Kay Cook, Handbells
• Amanda Powell, Global Music
• Mark Britt, Instrumental
• John Rogers, Adult Bible
• Friends of the Groom, Drama
• Carol Krueger, Musical Literacy, Vocal Technique, Conducting
• Pam Hardiman, Visual Art
• Jennifer Fouse, Senior High Bible
• Miatta Wilson, Middler Bible
• Linda Steber, Children’s Bible

Registration Information

CONFERENCE RATES:

Rates below include conference fee only. Housing and meals are not included. Questions regarding conference registration? Email the registrar at pam[at]pcusa.org or call 888.728.7228, ext. 5288.

Adults (age 22 and up)

• $393 on or before April 15
• $443 after April 16
• $468 after May 24

Young Adults (age 18-21) Conferees 18 years old, whether in high school or not, may register as either Young Adult or Senior High.

• $253 on or before April 15
• $303 after April 15
• $328 after May 24

Senior High (rising grades 10-12); Middlers (rising grades 7-9); Children (rising grades 4-6)

• $253 on or before April 15
• $303 after April 15
• $328 after May 24

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:

Registration opens December 15, 2011. There are three ways to register for the conference: online, mail, or fax.

Online: The best method is to visit the PAM website, www.presbymusic.org, and register through the interactive registration process. The online registration process allows you to choose exactly which classes you want and the times the classes meet. All class periods have enrollment limits; register early to get the class times you prefer. You will receive an email confirmation and other necessary documents immediately after you register. The online registration allows funds to be paid by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and by check. All groups over 15 are REQUIRED to register online.

Register for the Worship & Music Conference (beginning December 15, 2011)

Mail: You may fill out the registration form and mail it with your check or credit card information (please photocopy the form in order to use a separate form for each registration). All class periods have enrollment limits. Mail to: Presbyterian Association of Musicians, 2012 Montreat Conferences on Worship and Music, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1396.

Fax: You may fill out the registration form and fax it to 502.569.8456 with your credit card information (please photocopy the form in order to use a separate form for each registration).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Registration will close when the PAM National Office receives 1,250 registrations for each week. Many classes fill early so register now! Walk-in late registrations at Montreat will be accepted, but will have limited class offerings. In the event that a conference week reaches capacity, registrations will be held in the order of receipt in case of cancellations. For further information, contact the PAM National Office (888.728.7228, ext. 5288).

Accommodations at Assembly Inn, Winsborough, or Glen Rock Inn

HOUSING & MEAL RATES:

Rates for Assembly Inn, Winsborough, and Glen Rock Inn are per person and include all room and meal charges for the entire conference (Sunday supper-Saturday breakfast). No adjustments to package will be made except for extended stay. Questions about accommodations in Assembly Inn, Winsborough, or the Glen Rock Inn? Email the registrar at SusanA[at]montreat.org.

Assembly Inn

• Double Occupancy, Private Bath: $493.19 per person
• Single Occupancy, Private Bath: $742.97
• Double Occupancy, Connecting Bath: $461.18 per person
• Single Occupancy, Connecting Bath: $621.29

Winsborough

• Double Occupancy, Connecting Bath: $333.08 per person
• Single Occupancy, Connecting Bath: $493.19

Glen Rock Inn

• Double Occupancy, Connecting Bath: $349.07 per person
• Single Occupancy, Connecting Bath: $525.17

Additional Costs for Children’s Meals

• Children 12 and older: $172.94
• Children ages 5-11: $87.80
• Children under 5: no charge

RESERVATION PROCEDURE:

We have reserved a special room block for this conference. When you make your reservation online, you will be asked to enter the group ID “musicA” or “musicB” and password “montreat” to access these rooms. If you have any questions about the registration process, please email the registrar at SusanA[at]montreat.org or call 800.572.2257 ext. 339.

Reserve Accommodations for Week One – June 17-23, 2012
Reserve Accommodations for Week Two – June 24-30, 2012
Download the Worship & Music Housing Reservation Form

Refund Policy

Refunds for program fee are subject to policies of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. Please see the 2012 Worship & Music booklet for details.

Refunds for housing in Assembly Inn, Winsborough, and Glen Rock Inn will be awarded in the following ways: Full refund if notice of cancellation is received on or before May 7 (week I) or May 14 (week II); Full refund less $40 if notice of cancellation is received after May 7 but before June 11 (week I) or after May 14 but before June 18 (week II); No refunds will be given after June 11 (week I) or June 18 (week II); All requests for refunds must be in writing and received by Montreat Conference Center via email, fax, or U.S. mail.

More Information…

• Child Care is available for this event. Pre-registration is required. Enrollment is limited. You must register at least 30 days in advance to guarantee enrollment in the program. Enrollment is not guaranteed for walk-in registrations.
• Find out more about housing options available in Montreat.
• Current PAM members will automatically receive brochures for all PAM conferences. If you would like to be added to the list for receiving PAM conference brochures, please email your name and mailing address to pam[at]pcusa.org, or call 888.728.7228, ext. 5288.
• If you would like the 2012 Montreat Worship & Music booklet mailed to you in December, email carolo[at]montreat.org.
• Visit the PAM website for more information and to register online beginning December 15, 2011.
• Please direct all questions regarding conference registration to pam[at]pcusa.org or call 888.728.7228, ext. 5288.

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