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Practice Less, Play More
Presenter: Sarah Wannamaker
Organists are often challenged to prepare lots of music in a limited amount of time (just think of Christmas Eve!) This workshop addresses techniques to help manage learning a large amount of music in a limited practice time. Topics addressed include organization, applying music theory, score reduction, accompaniment, and practical habits for every church organist.
Sarah Wannamaker

Sarah Wannamaker holds an BA and MA in organ performance from Lebanon Valley College, PA and the University of Iowa, respectively. She is currently the organist at First United Methodist Church in Palo Alto and accompanist / assistant theory director for the Ragazzi Boys Choir. As a freelance musician, she has played with many Bay Area groups, including the Sanford Dole Ensemble, Bay Choral Guild, Soli Deo Gloria, Santa Cruz Chorale, and the San Jose Chinese Choir. She previously served on the music faculty of the University of Wisconsin and is currently on the executive board of the Palo Alto/Peninsula Chapter of the AGO.

Sarah Wannamaker