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Music that Makes Community is excited to offer a One-Day workshop at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Waco TX. Experienced MMC facilitators  AnnaMarie Hoos, Ben Allaway, and Conie Borchardt will offer a lively day of singing, learning, and community building. No special talents required - just a love of music and fellowship. Singers of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are warmly welcomed to participate!Join us for a renewing day of building community through singing, learning, and fellowship. During our time together we’ll: 

- Explore a practice of paperless (oral tradition) singing leadership grounded in a spirit of welcome and generosity;
- Engage models of teaching and leading that welcome our bodies, hearts, and minds;
- Experience music reflective of the growing diversity of our communities and celebrating our rich spiritual and liturgical traditions;
- Build community and strengthen relationships through singing.

Each person will leave with new music to share, as well as experiences of learning and teaching songs applicable to their context. Choir directors, clergy, cantors, lay leaders, and all who love to sing are warmly welcomed. 

Click to register HERE! 

We request folks register before March 1, 2026.  

The workshop is $25 per person, with a $10 lunch add-on option. 

Childcare will be available; please indicate your desire to use it on the registration form.  

Scholarships are available; email hello@musicthatmakescommunity.org to request one. 

This workshop is funded through a Strategic Mission Grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.

Related Events

In addition to the workshop on Saturday, Music that Makes Community facilitators will be in residence over the weekend. 

  • On Friday night, April 17, from 5-6:30 p.m. there will be an Community SING open to the all.  A suggested donation of $5-20 per person will go towards sustaining Music that Makes Community.  No one will be turned away for lack of funds.  RSVP and make a donation HERE.
  • On Sunday morning, April 19, Music that Makes Community staff will offer musical leadership in worship at 10:30 a.m. and then facilitate a forum after worship for folks to reflect on their experience.