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W E LCO ME TO IMMERSE 2017
Dear Friends, Welcome to IMMERSE! Many of you faced challenges to get here, but you made it! Thanks to the passionate GMA staff and a host of committed volunteers, the way has been paved for you to have a life changing experience this week. Through prayer and planning we have set a Christ centered atmosphere for you to explore new ideas, develop your talent and refine your vision. I encourage you to share your stories and desires with each other; ask lots of questions and enjoy the diverse styles around you. Christian music is the only genre defined by its message, not its sound. That said, IMMERSE is an incubator where creativity, innovation and collaboration can thrive. So… Go for it, don’t hold back, let your walls down, allow yourself to be inspired.
Welcome to IMMERSE! We are so glad you’ve chosen to be here, and we are praying for God to meet with you and direct you through these few days. Specifically, we pray that you will understand and value your uniqueness as well as your role in God’s kingdom. We pray your love for God’s Word will increase and inform your work. We pray you will find the next steps in your journey so you can effectively do what you are made to do. We pray you will become more and more skilled so you can do the task given to you in Matthew 28:19, “Go and make disciples.”
I’m excited to be a part of what God is doing in and through you.
It has been a joy and a privilege to prepare for your arrival. We can’t wait to meet you and enjoy watching you all meet each other. This event has a long history of launching more than careers. It’s been a springboard for great ideas, enduring friendships, strategic partnerships, and special memories. Take notes, ask questions, listen carefully, get to know the people around you, and enjoy the week.
All the best,
In Christ’s love,
JACKIE PATILLO President and Executive Director, Gospel Music Association
JAYME THOMPSON WellHouse Publishing; Chairwoman, IMMERSE 2017; Board of Directors, Gospel Music Association
CONTENTS
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SCHEDULE EVENT INFO
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MAP
PASSPORT
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DINING OPTIONS SPECIAL THANKS
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SPONSORS IMMERSE 2018
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UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL! College of Entertainment & the Arts
Nashville’s training ground for entrepreneurial artists. theatre • film • dance • animation • classical and contemporary music • art • fashion • design
cea.lipscomb.edu
SCHEDULE
MONDAY TIME
TRACK
CLASS TITLE
8:00 - 10:00
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Registration
TEACHER
LOCATION
Collins
10:00 - 11:15 GEN
Worship & Opening Session
11:15 - 12:00 GEN
Small Groups
12:00 - 1:00
GEN
Lunch
GEN
Networking Lunch: Industry Meet & Greet (Meal Plan + Upgrade Required)
1:15 - 2:15
RVYOU
reVIEWyou Orientation, Vocal Warm-up & Worship
2:30 - 6:00
RVYOU
Songwriter
Burton 184
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Male
Burton 214
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Female
Burton 324
RVYOU
Vocalist - Male
Burton 200
RVYOU
Vocalist - Female
Burton Music Hall
SONG
Will Someone Steal My Song? The TRUTH About Song Copyrights and Publishing
Craig Dunnagan, Gateway Worship
Swang 102
WORSHIP
Overflow: How Do You Take Your Jonathan Mason, Song Beyond The Church Walls? Word Worship
Swang 110
1:15 - 2:15
ARTIST/BIZ Vocal Freedom: 5 Things Every
Singer Needs to Know to Have a Lasting Career
2:30 - 3:30
SONG
Collins Bennett
Jennie Lee Riddle, Jayme Thompson
Collins
Swang 108
Brett Manning, Singing Success
Swang 108
You’ve Got An Idea. What’s Next? Sue C. Smith, Songwriter The Role of Management in the Artist’s Career
Leigh Holt & Kendra Flack, RedJett Management
Swang 110
Worship Ministry and Discipleship
Mike Harland, LifeWay Worship
Swang 102
ARTIST/BIZ There’s No “I” in Team:
WORSHIP
Collins Worship: Alisa Turner & Corey Voss Speaker: Willie Moore Jr.
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SCHEDULE
MONDAY TIME
TRACK
CLASS TITLE
3:30 - 4:00
GEN
Break/Snacks
4:00 - 5:00
ARTIST/BIZ The Four Most Important Skills
for Establishing Your Ministry/ Career from the Stage: Part I
WORSHIP
Worship Trends and CCLI For Songwriters
5:30 - 6:30
GEN
Dinner
7:00 - 8:00
GEN
Evening Concert: Love & The Outcome
8:00 - 8:45
GEN
Small Groups
8:30 - 9:30
GEN
IMMERSE Open Mic Night Presented by CCM Magazine
TEACHER
LOCATION
Swang Lobby Tom Jackson, Tom Jackson Productions
Swang 108
Paul Herman, CCLI
Swang 110
MC: Sam Collier
Collins Collins
Shamblin MC: Jackie Patillo, Gospel Music Association
TUESDAY TIME
TRACK
CLASS TITLE
TEACHER
9:00 - 10:00
GEN
Worship & General Session
Worship: Iron Bell Music, Collins Interview with: Bart Millard
10:00 - 10:45 GEN
Out of the Dark: Mandisa shares the personal stories and experiences that have shaped her hope-fueled new music.
Mandisa, Capitol CMG Recording Artist
Collins
11:00 - 12:00 SONG
MASTERCLASS: Bernie Herms
Bernie Herms, Songwriter & Producer
Swang 108
Jeff Mathena, The Unhindered Voice
Swang 102
ARTIST/BIZ Sing Like You Were Meant To 12:00 - 1:00
GEN
LOCATION
Lunch
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SCHEDULE
TUESDAY TIME
TRACK
CLASS TITLE
12:00 - 1:00
GEN
Networking Lunch: Demo Derby Q&A with Ben Calhoun (Meal Plan + Upgrade Required) of Citizen Way
1:15 - 6:00
RVYOU
Songwriter
Burton 184
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Male
Burton 214
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Female
Burton 324
RVYOU
Vocalist - Male
Burton 200
RVYOU
Vocalist - Female
Burton Music Hall
1:15 - 2:15
LOCATION
TEACHER
ARTIST/BIZ Production Basics - Tips & Tricks Ryan Lampa, Production
Manager, TobyMac
WORSHIP
Music therAPy: Songwriting & Worship with Anthony Brown
Anthony Brown, Tyscot Records Recording Artist
SONG
The Craft of Songwriting + How Ben Calhoun, Citizen to Produce a Song in 20 Minutes Way, Michael “X” O’Connor, Full Circle Music
Swang 108
ARTIST/BIZ On the Road Again: A How To For Mike Snider, William
Swang 110
Swang 102
Booking And Developing Your Tour Morris Endeavor
2:30 - 3:30
Swang 112
for Your Best Live Show
SONG
Joel Lindsay, Songwriter
Swang 108
Steve Ford & John Mays, Development Made (not so) Easy Centricity Music
Swang 102
Publishing 101
ARTIST/BIZ Made from Scratch: Artist
Will Doggett, MultiTracks
Swang 110
WORSHIP
Leading Effective Worship Team Rehearsals
3:30 - 4:00
GEN
Break/Snacks
4:00 - 5:00
WORSHIP/ SONG
Writing for Worship
Jess Cates, Songwriter, Chris McClarney, Songwriter
Swang 110
ARTIST/BIZ The Four Most Important Skills
Amy Wolter & Tom Jackson, Tom Jackson Productions
Swang 108
for Establishing Your Ministry/ Career from the Stage: Part II (Hands on Demonstration)
Swang Lobby
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SCHEDULE
TUESDAY TIME
TRACK
CLASS TITLE
5:30 - 6:30
GEN
Dinner
7:00 - 8:15
GEN
GMA Songwriters Showcase Sponsored by BMI
8:30 - 9:00
GEN
Small Groups
9:00 - 10:00
GEN
IMMERSE Open Mic Night Presented by CCM Magazine
TEACHER
LOCATION
Tony Wood, Ian Eskelin, Bernie Herms, Emily Weisband, Jonny Diaz, Vashawn Mitchell, Michael Farren, Seth Mosley, Sheri Easter, Jason Cox, Jason Clayborn, Jeff Pardo, Jasmine Murray, Danny Gokey, Josh Bronleewe, Benji Cowart, Ed Cash
Collins
Collins MC: Jackie Patillo, Collins Gospel Music Association
WEDNESDAY TIME
TRACK
CLASS TITLE
TEACHER
LOCATION
9:00 - 10:00
GEN
Worship & General Session
Worship: People & Songs Collins Speaker: Gloria Gaither
10:00 - 10:45 GEN
Small Groups
11:00 - 12:00 SONG
Writing Melodies that Stick
Michael Farren, Songwriter/Producer
The Garden: Kari shares the journey that God has been leading her on and how we can cultivate a deeper relationship through life’s twist and turns.
Swang 108 Kari Jobe, Sparrow Records Recording Artist
WORSHIP
Collins Swang 102
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WEDNESDAY TIME
TRACK
CLASS TITLE
12:00 - 1:00
GEN
Lunch
GEN
Networking Lunch: Demo Derby Moderator: John Thompson, (Meal Plan + Upgrade Required) eOne Publishing & Trevecca
TEACHER
LOCATION
Bennett
University
1:15 - 6:00
1:15 - 2:15
RVYOU
Songwriter
Burton 184
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Male
Burton 214
RVYOU
Artist/Writer - Female
Burton 324
RVYOU
Vocalist - Male
Burton 200
RVYOU
Vocalist - Female
Burton Music Hall
ARTIST/BIZ Industry Power Panel:
A Look Behind the Curtain at the People Shaping the Gospel Music Industry
Laurie Anderson, True Artist Management, Phil Thornton, RCA Inspirations, John Huie, CAA, Moderator:
Swang 108
Jackie Patillo, Gospel Music Association
SONG
2:30 - 3:30
The Art of Collaboration: Finding The Infinites Your Fit in the Creative Process (Ian Osborne & Cash Callaway)
ARTIST/BIZ The Lost Art of
Artist Development
EJ Gaines & Monica Coates, Motown Gospel
Swang 102
Swang 108
SONG
Mixing: What to Get Right Before Ainslie Grosser, the World Hears Your Song Mix Engineer
Swang 110
TECH
Intro to Using Clicks and MultiTracks in Worship
Swang 102
3:30 - 4:00
GEN
Break/Snacks
4:00 - 5:00
ARTIST/BIZ Redefining Success
#GMAIMMERSE
Will Doggett, MultiTracks
Swang Lobby John J. Thompson, eOne Music Publishing / Trevecca University
Swang 108
SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY TIME
TRACK
CLASS TITLE
5:30 - 6:30
GEN
Dinner
7:00 - 9:30
GEN
reVIEWyou Finals LIVE!
TEACHER
LOCATION
Performance by: Chris August Host: Bone Hampton
Collins
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ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL Admissions & Financial Aid Allen Bell Tower Avalon House & Lipscomb Cabin Bennett Campus Center Bison Square Brewer Bell Tower Collins Alumni Auditorium Crisman Administration Building Crisman Annex Flatt Amphitheater The Mall School of Computing & Informatics Shamblin Theatre Steam Plant University Park University Theater
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#GMAIMMERSE
EVENT I NFO
WHEN DO I NEED TO WEAR MY NAME BADGE?
All day, everyday. Your badge allows you to get into the sessions, competitions, and evening concerts. OOPS - I LOST MY NAME BADGE. WHAT DO I DO?
Stop by the main customer service desk and the kind folks will replace your lost badge. Cost for replacement is $25. HOW WILL I KNOW IF A CLASS OR SPEAKER CHANGES?
Change happens. So if a location or teacher gets revise, an announcement will be made during the morning general session. You can also check the schedule at www.experienceimmerse.com/schedule/ I HAVE A REQUEST AND NEED TO TALK TO A GMA REP. HOW DO I FIND THEM?
The GMA staff is always happy to help answer any questions you may have. Stop by the main customer service desk and they will do their best to touch base with a staff member. I’D LIKE TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TICKETS TO THE EVENT CONCERTS. HOW DO I DO THAT?
Tickets for open seats can be purchased at the customer service desk. REMINDER: Standing in line is not normally pleasant. Please do not cut in or save positions for friends in concert or session lines. We appreciate your consideration of others.
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PASSPORT
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SPE C I AL T HA N KS SILVER MEMBERS Avail Records, Inc.
In-Site Records
Bridge Music LLC
LoveCollide
Curb / Word Music Group
maddjett
Destiny Entertainment
Media Shout
Dream Records
Power of Worship Radio
Elevation Group Music Association
Sunset Gallery Music
EPhaP Productions LLC Gary Tole Music Productions SUPPORTING MEMBERS High Road, Inc.
World Library Publication
IMMERSE 2018 June 11-13 | Nashville, TN
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