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Music at the Session

Since music is a major part of any worship service and most Adventist meetings, the upcoming General Conference Session in Toronto is no exception. Music selections have been requested from every corner of the world Church. The aim is to provide a broad spectrum of music styles and presentations to represent a global church with multi-varied ethnic and musical backgrounds.

The music selection process must be used by every volunteer who wants to provide music at the Session. Application must be made to the division music committee from the person or group's own home division. The division music committee evaluates each entry to decide who they want to represent their division at the Session. Those selected (the best of the best) are then sent on to the GC Music Committee where all entries are evaluated and final selections are made for music to be presented at the Session on the main stage. The stage located in the exhibit hall will also use many of those selected for the main stage. This allows more use of the talent from the global church.

The evaluation process guarantees each applicant an equal opportunity to be selected, when recommended by their division, and no one has direct access or any advantage.

All musical presentations are done by volunteers who pay their own way to the Session. Music is a true "love offering" and a gift given to the GC Session and attendees.

As in the past, we look forward to the variety of music that will represent the global nature of the Adventist Church. [Dick Stenbakken]