Jeanne Cotter
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Jeanne Cotter is a very talented and active singer-songwriter
and prominent liturgical composer. Jeanne has performed throughout
the United States and Canada for the last thirteen years and continues
to delight and amaze audiences as she performs her original piano
works, sings her inspirational songs, and tells her heartwarming
and often humorous stories of growing up in an Irish Catholic family
in southern Minnesota. Jeanne has numerous recordings and music collections published by
GIA Publications, Inc., and her own company, Mythic Rain Productions.
In addition to composing and performing, Jeanne also conducts retreats
for keyboardists, singers, vocalists, and composers. She is the
author of Keyboard Improvisation for the Liturgical Musician (GIA).
Workshops
The Empowered Singer Workshop
This workshop can take several different directions. For choir members,
directors, and cantors, for adults and children, Jeanne addresses
issues of good vocal production. From vocal techniques and health
to personal and choral warm-up exercises, Jeanne helps unlock the
true voice of each participant. This workshop offers instruction
in achieving choral tone and blend, and effective microphone technique,
as well as recruitment, motivation, and volunteer commitment to
a parish music ministry.
The Empowered Singer can also focus on the skills and ministry of
the cantor. Here, Jeanne provides hands-on instruction in gesture
and vocal technique for cantors. With an emphasis on the ministry
of "presence," Jeanne explores the elements of an effective
cantor ministry. This workshop also breaks open the rich spirituality
of the Psalms.
Creative Keyboard Improvisation Workshop
As author of the highly acclaimed Keyboard Improvisation for the
Liturgical Musician (GIA), Jeanne offers this workshop for beginner
to advanced keyboardists. With an emphasis on improvisation, this
session is for those players interested in:
- providing strong accompaniments to encourage assembly singing
- gaining a complete understanding of chords and improvisation
- enhancing published accompaniments
- the study of various musical styles (gospel, Latin, folk, rock, pop, and hymnody)
Music and Liturgy Planning Workshop
This workshop walks through the liturgy examining sound liturgical principles, as well as the use of liturgical adaptations and alternatives. This session is not only helpful for music directors and liturgists, but offers volunteer musicians an understanding of their ministry. This workshop may also address specific liturgical issues including:
- celebrating the Liturgy of the Word with children
- seasonal music planning
- music planning for the Rites of Christian Initiation (for adults and children)
- liturgical and musical planning for weddings
Workshop for the Ensemble
For guitarists, keyboard players, instrumentalists, and vocalists, Jeanne will highlight skills involved in ensemble playing, improvisation, blending, arranging, and leadership. Correct microphone use and appropriate sound balance will be discussed. This workshop will enhance the ensemble experience for the musicians as well as the assembly. Come ready to sing, play, learn, and have fun!
Retreats
In addition to her workshop offerings, Jeanne also conducts weekend and week-long retreats for keyboardists, vocalists, composers, women, and those interested in developing their own creativity and spirituality.
For information on booking Jeanne for a concert, workshop or retreat, please contact:
Mythic Rain
PO Box 11840
St. Paul, MN 55111
(888) 698-7362 (toll free)
MythicRain@aol.com