The Organist as a Worship Leader

Name: The Organist as a Worship Leader
Start: 2025-12-01T19:30:00+08:00
Location: Wesley Methodist Church

Schedule

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Wesley Methodist Church | Singapore, SG

An Organ Masterclass with Dr Michael Burkhardt
How can the organist help shape the worship experience and not just accompany it?
Join internationally renowned organist and worship educator Dr Michael Burkhardt for a hands-on masterclass on leading congregational singing with confidence, creativity and pastoral sensitivity.
Open to organists, pianists serving in church and organ enthusiasts.
- Craft effective hymn introductions
- Vary accompaniments across stanzas
- Shape phrasing, tempo and articulation
- Use registration to enhance expression
- Lead worship with musical and pastoral awareness
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected voices in church music.
Limited slots – register now!
1 December 2025, 7.30pm
Wesley Methodist Church Sanctuary
MRT Stations: Bencoolen, Bras Basah and Dhoby Ghaut
Fees: $120 incl. GST*
*50% subsidy for the first 50 sign-ups
To register and find out more, go to tinyurl.com/organmaster
About the Instructor:
Dr Michael Burkhardt is an internationally renowned conductor, organist and educator known for his inspiring hymn festivals and creative work with children. He serves as Artist-Professor of Organ at Eastern Michigan University and is the Founder-Artistic Director of hearts, hands and voices, a worship and fine arts programme for children in Southeast Michigan.
Dr Burkhardt has led performances, workshops and teaching tours across the US, South Korea and Singapore. With decades of experience in music education and church music, Dr Burkhardt is widely sought after as a clinician, recitalist and mentor to musicians of all ages.