Local Practice Groups are generally organized by participants of MMC events, to get together and practice their singing. You can use this calendar page to set up a new singing event near you, or get in touch with MMC to help you figure out the best way to organize other people in the community to form a local practice group.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 03:00 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton, IL
Enjoy an afternoon of paperless singing and fellowship with our Chicago Area Practice Group in the Western Suburbs, hosted by Fr. Kevin Caruso at Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton. Learn new songs and practice leading in a supportive context. RSVP below and share with friends!
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Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM
All Saints Episcopal Church in Norton, VA
Be with us for a daylong workshop at All Saints Episcopal Church in Norton, VA focusing on racial reconciliation and small parish ministry, bringing together paperless singing from Music That Makes Community and story sharing, a project of The Episcopal Church's Becoming the Beloved Community.
The workshop is open to all - clergy, parishioners, church musicians, choir members and teachers from any denomination. We'll learn ways to share music that engage singers with varied musical experiences and training, and gain tools for sharing our stories across divisions to understand each other better. The day will include small and large group practice, lunch, and worship.
***While you are welcome to RSVP below, you must also REGISTER ONLINE to secure a place at the workshop***
Registration Fee: $15 per person, $5 for students (can be waived if needed; email Melissa Hays-Smith at the address below). -
Monday, November 19, 2018 at 06:30 PM
St. Ansgar Lutheran Church in Portland, ME
Join the Portland Practice Group for a time of singing and learning at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church.
All are welcome to share song and practice paperless their leadership skills in a supportive, gracious setting! RSVP below to let us know you're planning to attend!
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Monday, November 26, 2018 at 06:30 PM
St. Ansgar Lutheran Church in Portland, ME
Join the Portland Practice Group for a time of singing and learning at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church.
All are welcome to share song and practice paperless their leadership skills in a supportive, gracious setting! RSVP below to let us know you're planning to attend!
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Saturday, December 01, 2018 at 04:00 PM
Church of the Village in New York, NY
Join us for a gathering of the New York City Practice Group, an opportunity to practice paperless leadership skills and share new songs in a community of gracious learning and discovery. The group is open to all, whether you've attended an MMC event yet or not. We'll gather in the Chapel of the Beloved Community at Church of the Village in Greenwich Village.
As a special bonus, we're going to record several songs that aren't on the MMC website or YouTube channel yet, so come and help us create new media for our growing community of practice.
Church of The Village is in Manhattan’s West Village on the corner of 13th Street and 7th Avenue. The 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, F, M, and L trains all stop a short distance away, as well as the PATH train from New Jersey.There is a wheelchair-accessible ramp on 13th Street for those who may have difficulty with stairs. An elevator provides access to church offices, meeting rooms, and gymnasium. Many restrooms are ADA-accessible.
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Friday, December 14, 2018 at 06:30 PM
Home of Jenny and Richard Fife in Salem, VA
Our lively Practice Group in Roanoke will gather at the home of Jenny and Richard Fife on Friday, December 14. Share a Potluck Supper followed by a time of community singing, hosted by MMC's Roanoke Practice Group!Contact Deborah Hunley at the email below for more information or visit the MMC Roanoke Facebook page. RSVP below and share with friends!