wfn.org | Choirs, dancers sought for 2004 General Conference worship

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Oct. 10, 2002 News media contact: M. Garlinda Burton7(615)
742-54707Nashville, Tenn. 10-71B{467}

PITTSBURGH (UMNS) - Local church choirs and other United Methodist musical
groups and sacred dance troupes from around the world are invited to send
audition tapes for a chance to perform at worship services at the 2004
General Conference.

The Rev. Barbara Day Miller, music director for the conference, is seeking
United Methodist choirs of all age groups, instrumental ensembles,
liturgical dancers and Christian drama troupes to compete for a chance to
join in the 10 scheduled worship celebrations and daily mini-concerts during
General Conference.  

Applications must be received by March 1, 2003. All groups (no soloists,
please) must send an audiotape, videotape, CD or DVD recording of their
performance. Dance groups must send a video or DVD. Apply online at
www.umc.org/gc2004, or print out the form and mail or fax it to Barbara Day
Miller, c/o Candler School of Theology, Atlanta, GA  30322; fax: (404)
727-2494.

Groups selected are responsible for their own housing and travel expenses
while at General Conference. The United Methodist Church's top legislative
assembly will meet April 27-May 7, 2004, in Pittsburgh. The gathering is
held every four years.

Questions about the application process can be sent to Day Miller by fax or
e-mail at bdaymil@emory.edu.

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