Fourth Annual Gospel Music Workshop

Dates: September 19-21, 2025

Hilltop United Methodist Church

985 E 10600 S Sandy, Utah

Guest Clinician:
Karen Burke
Director of the Toronto Mass Choir

Registration Coming Soon

Example Schedule:

Gospel Music Workshop 2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday 9-3

7:00 – 8:30pm: pre-workshop rehearsal (all invited – required for HGC members)

Wednesday 9-4

7:00 – 9:00pm: HGC Movie Night Part 1 – all are invited!
From the blues to hip hop, African Americans have been the driving force of
sonic innovation for over a century. Musical styles come and go, but there's one sound that has been a constant source of strength, courage, and wisdom on any given Sunday. GOSPEL, the latest history series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr.,
digs deep into the origin story of Black spirituality through sermon and song.

Tuesday 9-10

7:00 – 8:30pm: pre-workshop rehearsal (all invited – required for HGC members)

Wednesday 9-11

7:00 – 9:00pm: HGC Movie Night Part 2 – all are invited!

Tuesday 9-17

7:00 – 8:30pm: pre-workshop rehearsal (all invited – required for HGC members)

Thursday 9-19

7:00 – 10:00pm: clinician rehearsal with instrumentalists (non-choir event)

Friday 9-20

5:30 – 6:15pm: Check-In/Registration

6:30 – 9:30pm: Workshop/Rehearsal

Saturday 9-21

8:15am-8:50am: light breakfast available

9:00am – 12:00pm: Workshop/Rehearsal

12:00 – 1:00pm: Lunch (provided)

1:00 – 4:00pm: Workshop/Rehearsal with instrumentalists

Sunday 9-22

10:30am – 12:00pm: Worship Service Call Time TBD

5:00pm: Workshop Choir Concert Call Time TBD

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Gospel Music Workshop Reviews

“This was an excellent workshop. I was so impressed with the knowledge of Dr. Wise’s musical talent. It was a joy to attend.” (2022)

“Workshop exceeded my expectations.” (2022)

“This was my first real exposure to gospel music. I felt so included and was touched by the pieces of music and the expertise of Dr. Wise.” (2022)

“It was absolutely great! I am looking forward to next year!” (2022)

“Dr. Wise was wonderful and both the history lecture and vocal instruction were so informative and engaging.” (2023)

“This was a life changing workshop.” (2023)

“This is a great opportunity to be exposed to and sing forms of music that I don’t often get to sing.” (2023)

“Dr. Dee was fantastic! I feel closer to God after attending the workshop.” (2024)

“I enjoyed this workshop so much. I love singing styles of music that are newer to me. This music speaks to my soul!” (2024)

“Dr. Dee is a gem, so personal and made the whole event excellent! Well done HGC planning team.” (2024)

“Loved the fun variety of music, amazing teaching skills of Dr. D. Very worth a weekend!” (2024)