IMMERSE Conference 2016 Program Book

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////////////////////// Welcome to I MMERSE 2016 /// I​ believe the future of Christian & ​Gospel music rests in your desire to ​s​urrender ​ y​our talents and gifts to God’s high calling. Innovation, creativity, new relationships, open doors, fresh insight and unexpected opportunities are all in store for you this week at IMMERSE.

Development. It’s the business buzzword you hear all the time in the music world especially as we reference “Artist Development”. As you start this conference, here is the question we want to ask - What is God developing in your heart?

You’re here for a purpose; many of you have dreams you are pursuing or you’re on a road of exploration. IMMERSE is a stage set for you to develop the seed that’s planted within you and a safe place for discovery, spiritually and creatively. Every effort you’ve made to get here will be worth it. I recommend that you soak it all in. Look past the diversity of musical styles and take advantage of the wisdom offered and like-minded people around you. Make the most of IMMERSE and its rich atmosphere. Reach out and share your story with others. Watch for divine connections and unexpected inspiration. The GMA staff and I are here to help you have the best experience possible, feel free to call on us.

Most of the time, the music business thinks about how an industry can develop something or someone. At the IMMERSE conference, our mindset is quite different. Our goal is - we want God to develop something in YOU. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” - Ephesians 2:10 As you sit through this week, take lots of notes. Pray. Ask God what He is working on in your heart. What is He preparing to do? How is He going to use you in ways that you haven’t imagined? Let HIM develop YOU. Let HIM birth something fresh, new and exciting in your heart. Our prayer is that God develops something in you that only HE can do.

All the best,

Jackie Patillo Blessings,

President and Executive Director, Gospel Music Association

Chris Erlanson

President, 168 Management Chairman, IMMERSE 2015 Board of Directors Gospel Music Association

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Schedule Event Info

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Map

Sponsors

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Artists, Speakers & Panelists Special Thanks

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Dining Options Immerse 2017


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CREATE WHAT’S NEXT. As an IMMERSE attendee, you clearly want to use your gifts to God’s glory. At Lipscomb University’s new College of Entertainment & the Arts, grow from someone with a gift into an independent, artistic entrepreneur who creates challenging and uplifting content for the marketplace, even before you graduate.

Consider a bachelor’s or master’s degrees that can include: • • •

Theatre and cinematic arts Animation Contemporary and classical music

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Fashion and design Visual arts Graphic design

Learn from artists-in-residence like music producer/songwriter Charlie Peacock and writer/director Steve Taylor, both of whom have had successful careers producing creative, nationally recognized work for decades. Plus, connect with corporate partners in the business, like the GMA, that offer must-have internships and learning experiences you likely can’t access anywhere else.

For more information, contact Dean Mike Fernandez at 615-966-5186, mike.fernandez@lipscomb.edu.

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL…CREATE WHAT’S NEXT! COLLEGE OF ENTERTAINMENT & THE ARTS


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Monday Time

Track

Class Title

8:00 - 10:00

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Registration

Teacher

Location

Collins Worship Leader: Lauren Daigle; Speaker: Jeremy Cowart

10:00 - 11:00 gen

Worship & Opening Session

11:15 - 12:00 gen

Small Groups

12:00 - 1:00

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Lunch

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Networking Lunch: Publishers & Songwriters (Meal Plan + Upgrade Required)

Bennett

1:15 - 2:15

RVYOU

reVIEWyou Orientation, Vocal Warm-up & Worship

Collins

2:30 - 6:00

RVYOU

Songwriter

Burton 184

RVYOU

Artist/Writer - Male

Burton 214

RVYOU

Artist/Writer - Female

Burton 324

RVYOU

Vocalist - Male

Burton 117

RVYOU

Vocalist - Female

Burton Music Hall

1:15 - 2:15

Artist/Biz Booking...Like a Boss:

What it Takes to Get Your Show on the Road

Collins

Collins

Micah Watson, Clementine Agency; Dara Easterday, 25 Live; Mike Snider, William Morris Endeavor

Swang 108

Moderator: Justin Fratt, GMA

Artist/Biz Inside Gospel Radio

Clyde Duffie, D3 Entertainment; Eboni Funderburk, EFG Promotions

Swang 112

Moderator: Demetrus Alexander, CW Entertainment

#GMAIMMERSE

Song

Production Basics: A Songwriter’s Weapon

Seth Mosley, Full Circle Music

Swang 102

Worship

What Does The Bible Say About Worship?

William McDowell, Artist

Swang 110


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Time

Track

Class Title

2:30 - 3:30

Artist/Biz 4 Cornerstones of Being

a Great Performer

Teacher

Location

Tom Jackson, Tom Jackson Productions

Shamblin

film

A TV Casting Director’s Wish List Mark Fincannon, Motion Picture Casting: Director/Film Producer

song

Writing for Worship

Swang 110

Swang 108 Dustin Smith, Songwriter Worship Leader; Chris Estes; William McDowell, Artist Moderator: Sue C. Smith, Songwriter

Break

3:30 - 4:00

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4:00 - 5:00

ARTIST/BIZ How to Use Radio & Streaming

for Artist Development

Jeff McClusky, Entertainment Promoter

Swang 108

Moderator: John Butler, Curb Records

Film

The Power of Networking

Torry Martin, Actor & Screenwriter

Swang 102

Worship

Worship Trends & Registering with CCLI

Paul Herman, CCLI

Swang 110

5:30 - 6:30

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Dinner

7:00 - 8:00

gen

Evening Concert Steven Curtis Chapman

Collins

8:00 - 8:45

gen

Small Groups

Collins

8:30 - 9:30

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IMMERSE Open Mic Night

Shamblin

Tuesday Time

Track

Class Title

Teacher

Location

9:00 - 10:00

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Worship & General Session

Worship Leader: People & Songs; Speaker: Tasha Cobbs

Collins

10:00 - 10:45 gen

Small Groups

Collins IMMERSE 2016 | 7


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Tuesday Time

Track

Class Title

11:00 - 12:00 Artist/Biz Vocal Coaching

12:00 - 1:00

1:15 - 6:00

1:15 - 2:15

Teacher

Location

Brett Manning, Singing Success

Swang 108

Jennie Lee Riddle, Songwriter

Swang 110

Song

Building Community Through Songwriting

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Lunch

gen

Networking Lunch: (Meal Plan + Upgrade Required)

Bennett

RVYOU

Songwriter

Burton 184

RVYOU

Artist/Writer - Male

Burton 214

RVYOU

Artist/Writer - Female

Burton 324

RVYOU

Vocalist - Male

Burton 117

RVYOU

Vocalist - Female

Burton Music Hall

Artist/Biz There’s Nothing More Important

Than the Team

Demetrus Alexander, CW Entertainment; Janet Bozeman, Bozeman Media; Greg Lucid, Lucid Artist Management; Loren Mulraine, Belmont; Tim Trudeau, Syntax Creative

Swang 102

Moderator: Chris Erlanson, 168 Management

Artist/Biz Understanding & Developing

Your Identity as an Artist

film

2:30 - 3:30

Swang 108

Dave DeBoard, Lipscomb; Torry Martin, Actor & Screenwriter

Swang 110

Artist/Biz Meeting of the Minds: Marketing Gabby Jones, eOne

film #GMAIMMERSE

Writing & Producing for Film

Anthony Brown, Artist; Janice Gaines, Artist

the Stars of Gospel Music

Nashville; Phil Thornton, eOne Nashville; Stephania Wilkinson, eOne Nashville

Discovering Your Calling

Torry Martin, Actor & Screenwriter

Swang 112

Swang 102


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Track

Class Title

Teacher

2:30 - 3:30

Song

How to Co-Write & Live to Tell the Tale

Dave Clark, Songwriter; Swang 108 Joseph Habedank, Artist & Songwriter; Kenna West, Songwriter

Location

Moderator: Sue C. Smith, Songwriter

Worship

Engaging Your Congregation in Worship

3:30 - 4:00

Gen

Break

4:00 - 5:00

Artist/Biz Independent Branding from

Travis Ryan, Artist

Swang 110

Canon, Artist; Derek Swang 110 Some of Hip Hop’s Top Underdogs Minor, Artist & Songwriter; Doc Watson, Reflection Music Group; Chad Horton, Syntax Creative/Rapzilla.com Moderator: EJ Gaines, Pathlight Entertainment

Artist/Biz Social Media: 5 Things Every

Artist Needs to Know

Film

From the Small Stage to the Small Screen

Jason Elkins, 100 Cups Consulting

Swang 102

Alan Powell, Actor; Beau Swang 112 Davidson, Actor; Mark Fincannon, Director/ Film Producer; Christy Sutherland, Artist & Songwriter Moderator: Torry Martin, Actor & Screenwriter

Song

Anatomy of a Lyric

5:30 - 6:30

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Dinner

7:00 - 8:30

Gen

Evening Concert: BMI Songwriters Showcase

Tony Wood, Songwriter

Swang 108

Seth Mosley, Danny Gokey, Collins Ed Cash, Matt Armstrong, Darrne Mulligan, Josh Bronleewe, Jim & Melissa Brady, Jordan Feliz, Lindsey Sweat, Jacob Sooter, Josh Wilson, Ross King, Anthony Brown IMMERSE 2016 | 9



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Tuesday Time

Track

Class Title

8:30 - 9:00

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Small Groups

9:00 - 10:00

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Evening of Worship

Teacher

Location

Collins Ed Cash

Collins

Wednesday Time

Track

Class Title

Teacher

Location

9:00 - 10:00

Gen

Worship & General Session

Worship Leader: Chris McClarney (Presented by WorshipTogether.com) Speaker: Al Andrews

Collins

10:00 - 10:45 Gen

Small Groups

11:00 - 12:00 artist/biz Mastering the Small Stage

12:00 - 1:00

1:15 - 6:00

1:15 - 2:15

Collins Amy Wolter & Lang Bliss, Shamblin Tom Jackson Productions

song

The Melody Map: Crafting Your Way to a Great Song

Ian Eskelin, Songwriter & Producer

Worship

Worship Vs. Performance

VaShawn Mitchell, Artist Swang 110

Gen

Lunch

GEN

Networking Lunch: Managers & Record Labels (Meal Plan + Upgrade Required)

Bennett

RVYOU

Songwriter

Burton 184

RVYOU

Artist/Writer - Male

Burton 214

RVYOU

Artist/Writer - Female

Burton 324

RVYOU

Vocalist - Male

Burton 117

RVYOU

Vocalist - Female

Burton Music Hall

Song

Developing Your Idea

Sue C. Smith, Songwriter

Swang 102

Swang 102

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Wednesday Time

Track

Class Title

1:15 - 2:15

Artist/Biz Industry Power Panel: A Look

Inside the Minds Shaping the Gospel Music Industry

Location

Teacher

Shamblin Mike Snider, WME; EJ Gaines, PathLight Entertainment; Rod Riley, Word Entertainment; David Smallbone, Smallbone Management; Wally, The Wally Show Moderator: Jackie Patillo, GMA

Jamie Miley, Ascension Worship

Swang 110

Artist/Biz IMMERSE Parents: Mike & Kate

Mike & Kate Battistelli

Swang 230

The Perfect Record

Daniel Weatherspoon, Producer

Swang 112

Artist/Biz Transitioning with Laughter

Bone Hampton

Swang 102

Artist/Biz New Artist Session

Maximum Artist Group Swang 110 (Penny Railey, Kristi Brazell, Mitchell Solarek, and Artists)

Worship

2:30 - 3:30

Team Dynamics: The Heart & Tools for Cultivating a Worship Legacy Battistelli on Fostering the Creative Spirit in Your Home

song

Moderator: Dennis Disney

Break

3:30 - 4:00

gen

4:00 - 5:00

artist/biz Redefining Success

5:30 - 6:30

gen

Dinner

7:00 - 9:30

Gen

reVIEWyou Finals Live!

Collins

John J. Thompson, Trevecca University Performance by: Jonathan McReynolds Host: Bone Hampton

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ACADEMIC BUILDINGS A.M. Burton Health Sciences Center Beaman Library Ezell Center Family & Consumer Sciences Building Health Sciences Research Center (coming 2013) Holman House Information Technology Center (Lower Level) James D. Hughes Center McFarland Science Center Nursing & Health Sciences Center Swang Business Center Thomas James McMeen Music Center Ward Hall

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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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ATHLETIC FACILITIES Allen Arena Draper Diamond Dugan Field Huston-Marsh-Griffith Tennis Center Intramural Field McQuiddy Gym Soccer Complex Student Activities Center (SAC)

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LIPSCOMB ACADEMY Acuff Chapel Athletic Complex Gymnasium Harding Hall Music Wing

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RESIDENCE HALLS Elam Hall Fanning Hall High Rise Johnson Hall Sewell Hall The Village

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REFRESHMENTS & DINING

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SECURITY & SAFETY 11, 30 For Assistance or Emergencies Contact Security & Safety at ext. 7600 or 615.966.7600 FIRST AID/HEALTH CENTER 11 AED Each building is equipped with an automated external defibrillator. PARKING Arena East Parking Garage Arena West Parking Garage Caldwell Lane Overflow Parking

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One University Park Drive • Nashville, Tennessee 37204-3951

615.966.1000 • www.lipscomb.edu

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/////////////// Ar tists , Speake rs & Panelists /// Alan Powell Actor Amy Wolter Tom Jackson Productions Anthony Brown Artist Beau Davidson Actor Benita Bellamy The Bellamy Group Benji Cowart Songwriter/Worship Leader Bone Hampton Comedian Brett Manning Singing Success Canon Artist Chad Horton Syntax Creative/Rapzilla.com Chris Erlanson 168 Management Chris McClarney Artist Christy Sutherland Artist/Songwriter Clyde Duffie D3 Entertainment Daniel Weatherspoon Producer Danny Gokey Artist Darren Mulligan Artist/We Are Messengers Dave Clark Songwriter Dave DeBoard Lipscomb David Smallbone Smallbone Management Dennis Disney Maxximum Artist Group Demetrus Alexander CW Entertainment Derek Minor Songwriter/Artist Doc Watson Reflection Music Group Dustin Smith Songwriter/Worship Leader Eboni Funderburk EFG Promotions Ed Cash Songwriter/Producer EJ Gaines Pathlight Entertainment Gabby Jones Entertainment One Nashville Greg Lucid Lucid Artist Management Heinz Winckler Artist Ian Eskelin Songwriter/Producer Jackie Patillo Gospel Music Association Jamie Miley Ascension Worship Janelle Lopez Faculty Artist Management Janet Bozeman Bozeman Media Janice Gaines Artist Jason Elkins 100 Cups Consulting Jayme Thompson The Worship Initiative Jeff Mathena Jeff Mathena Studios

Jennie Lee Riddle Songwriter/Analyze My Song/The Emerging Sound Jeremy Cowart Photographer Jim & Melissa Brady Artists John Butler Curb Records John J. Thompson Trevecca University Jonathan McReynolds Artist Jordan Feliz Artist/Songwriter Joseph Habedank Artist/Songwriter Josh Wilson Artist Kolby Koloff Artist Kenna West Songwriter Lang Bliss Tom Jackson Productions Lauren Daigle Artist Loren Mulraine Belmont Mark Fincannon Motion Picture Casting: Director/Film Producer Micah Watson The Clementine Agency Mike & Kate Battistelli Authors Mike Snider William Morris Endeavor Mitchell Solarek Maxximum Artist Group Paul Herman CCLI Phil Thornton Entertainment One Nashville Rod Riley Word Entertainment Sean Carter Artist/Songwriter Seth Mosley Full Circle Music Stephania Andry-Wilkinson Entertainment One Nashville Steven Curtis Chapman Artist Sue C. Smith Songwriter Tasha Cobbs Artist Timothy Trudeau Syntax Creative Tom Jackson Tom Jackson Productions Tony Wood Songwriter Torry Martin Actor/Screenwriter Travis Ryan Artist VaShawn Mitchell Artist/Songwriter Wally The Wally Show Will Yates Songwriter/People & Songs William McDowell eOne Entertainment Recording Artist IMMERSE 2016 | 17



//////////////////////////////////////// Di ning Hou rs /// on-site: Bennett Campus Center

on-site: Student Activities Center

Off-Site (Walking Distance): 4004 Granny White Pk

Lipscomb Dining Hall

Au Bon Pain

Copper Kettle

B - 7:30am-9:00am L - 11:00am-1:30pm D - 5:00-7:00pm

M-W 7:30am-2:00pm

Sun 10:00am-2:00pm M-W 11:00am-8:00pm Subway

Starbucks

M-W 7:30am-5:00pm

Sun 9:00am-9:00pm M-W 7:00am-10:00pm

Chik Fil A

The Well

M-W 11:00am-2:00pm

Sun 9:00am-9:00pm M-W 6:00am-9:00pm

Burgers & More

M-W 11:00am-2:00pm

//////////////////////////////////////////// Event Info /// 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 revised, 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. IMMERSE 2016 | 19


CENTER FOR MUSIC & WORSHIP Liberty University offers innovative worship degrees.

Undergraduate Degrees PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) DEGREES

B.M. in Commercial Music with concentrations in »² Artist Development »² Film Scoring (Film and Digital) »² Recording Engineering and Producing »² Songwriting ²² B.M. in Music in World Cultures ²² B.M. in Worship Studies ²²

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN MUSIC & WORSHIP DEGREE

Areas of study: Biblical Studies Business ²² Cinematic Arts ²² Pastoral Leadership ²² Publishing and Producing

Theatre Ministries Women’s Leadership ²² Worship Technology ²² Youth Ministry

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Graduate Degrees MASTER OF ARTS IN ETHNOMUSICOLOGY MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC & WORSHIP MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC EDUCATION MASTER OF ARTS IN WORSHIP STUDIES DOCTOR OF WORSHIP STUDIES

SOM@liberty.edu | (434) 592-6568 | Liberty.edu/SchoolofMusic


////////////////// Thank You to OUr Spon so rs ///

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///////////////////////////////////// Spe ci al Thanks /// Platinum Members

Gold Members

Lawrence

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///////////////////////////////////// Spe ci al Thanks /// Silver Members Bonded By Christ Music Bridge Music LLC Control Track David & Goliath Records Destiny Entertainment Dream Records

Forerunner Music MediaShout Sunset Gallery Music Tameka Marshall Show Word Entertainment

Supporting Members Atlanta Life Media Hauser Promotions Judah Praise Ministries Pizza Ranch

Positive Note Network Upside Down Theater Vision Productions

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IMMERSE 2017 June 12-14 | Nashville, TN

Pre-Registration Form Put $20 down today to lock in a special $99 rate for IMMERSE 2017. This rate is only for IMMERSE 2016 attendees. Registration price increases to $149 on June 16th, 2016.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Name: ________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ______ Zip: ________ Email: ________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________ Date of Birth ___ / ___ / _____ PAYMENT INFORMATION _____ Payment Plan (Includes $20 non-refundable deposit) (Balance will be charged to your card on December 16th.) _____ Pay in Full _____ Number of Attendees __________ Total Due Card Type: _____________________________________________ Credit Card Number: ____________________________________ Exp. Date: ________________

Security Code: ______________

Billing Address: _________________________________________ Name on Card: _________________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________ Turn your completed form in to the

GMA Customer Service booth in the lobby.



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