2008 Conference Special Events

An encouragement from Patrick Henry:

    Cultivate your mind by the perusal of those books which instruct while they amuse. History, geography, poetry, moral essays, biography, travels, sermons, and other well-written religious productions will not fail to enlarge your understanding, to render you a more agreeable companion, and to exalt your virtue.~ David J. Vaughan, Give Me Liberty: The Uncompromising Statesmanship of Patrick Henry, p. 141

NC & Chorale 08

Registration Deadlines

Early Bird Deadline ~ February 20th
Pre-Registration Deadline ~ April 5th
After April 5th ~ Register at the Door

For Full Registration Information ~ Click Here!

See Printable Full Color Brochure ~ Click Here: [08 Conf Brochure]

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Vendor Hall Only Evening
Friday Family Night
Christian Heritage Chorale
Support Team Appreciation Banquet

vendor hall only evening! ~ thursday, 7:00-9:00

  • No speaking sessions
  • Vendor Hall shopping only!
  • Wide variety of excellent teaching and family discipleship materials and services!
  • CLICK HERE to see who’s coming!

    h3. And please support our vendors with your purchases so it will be worth the time & expense of coming back next year!

family night theater, concert, & keynote address! ~ friday, 7:00-9:00

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SPECIAL FAMILY NIGHT ~LIVE ~PRESENTATION …

PATRICK HENRY & the 2nd VIRGINIA CONVENTION DEBATE !!

  • Superb Historical Re-enactment by Joshua Erber & Company
  • See & hear the vigorous but gentlemanly debate between George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Edmund Randolph, Richard Henry Lee, and others during the 1775 2nd Virginia Convention, culminating in the stirring delivery of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech.
  • Outstanding! You don’t want your family and friends to miss this rare opportunity!

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PLUS …

DELIGHTFUL CONCERT by wonderfully accomplished HOMESCHOOLED MUSICIANS!

VIBRANT ARTISTRY of DAVID CRAIG on the MARIMBA!

POWERFUL KEYNOTE MESSAGE from DOUG PHILLIPS!

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“Family Night” is designed …

  • To include children who will not be attending the full conference with their parents
  • To give a taste of the conference to families who are unable to attend the full conference
  • To introduce friends, relatives, pastors, legislators, and more to the wonderful & fruitful adventure of home education

For Full Conference Registrants

  • Unmarried children and grandparents may attend this session with you for no additional cost.
  • However, additional Family Night Passes must be purchased for any other guests you wish to bring. (See Registration Information)

For Family Night Only Passes ~ Special Pricing!

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christian heritage student chorale! ~ closing session performance!

This is a unique opportunity for homeschoolers of the Northwest to blend their voices to the Glory of God. Last year’s chorale was a stunning success! And many named it one of the highlights of the conference!

Students, ages 13 and older, are welcome but need a basic ability to read music and sing a part. Chorale instruction & practice will take place during two one hour Chorale Workshop sessions each day. The chorale will be performing three selections at the closing session on Saturday afternoon.

Instructor – Neil Craig

Mr. Craig has wide and varied professional musical experience, including being for many years the music director for Back to the Bible Broadcasts. In addition, he and his family served for several years as the directors for Russian orphanages in Moscow, Russia, and in Indianapolis, Indiana. He and his musically talented wife Mary are the homeschooling parents of five musically talented children, ages 19-32. As a family—including their married son & his wife—they delight in serving the Lord and in glorifying Him through vocal & instrumental song together.

And Mr. Craig has the unique gift of being able to teach and inspire in a most enjoyable fashion! The 2006 & 2007 Chorale participants were thrilled at what they learned in a few short hours together and at the fun they had in learning it. Washington homeschooled students & graduates are especially privileged to be able to participate in the Chorale and learn from this superb musician, arranger, instructor, and director.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHORALE WORKSHOP & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

  • Friday – Mid- morning and mid-afternoon Chorale Workshops
  • Saturday – Mid-morning and mid-afternoon Chorale Workshops
  • Saturday afternoon closing session – Chorale Performance

(See Main Conference Page on website for link to Detailed Conference Schedule to find exact times for each 1-hour Chorale class. Classes will consist of musical instruction and practice in preparation for the Saturday afternoon Closing Session performance.)

CHORALE MUSIC SELECTIONS

  • “Sing to the Lord” (#aa1694, by Vivaldi, arr. by Hopson)
  • “Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah” (#c5014)
    These can be found at www.hopepublishing.com.
  • “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” (#102316m)
    This selection can bee seen at www.lorenz.com.
  • And“The Lord’s Prayer”

Please Note: So that students can practice in advance, printed music will be sent following registration.

DRESS CODE

We will be using the same dress code as The Tacoma Youth Symphony.

Young Ladies:
White long-sleeved blouse; ankle-length long black skirt (no high slits); black tights or black pantyhose; black dress shoes.
Young Men:
White long-sleeved shirt; black pants; black socks; black dress shoes; black bow tie.

EACH CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHORALE PARTICIPANT MUST:

  • Attend the Conference with a parent or grandparent with a Full Conference Pass.
  • Attend all four Chorale Workshop sessions and the Saturday Closing Session Performance.
  • Remain with parent(s) except while attending Chorale sessions.

christian heritage speaker & “support team” banquet! ~ saturday, 7:00-9:00

As an expression of our gratefulness for their important investment in this ministry, the Christian Heritage board will be hosting a dinner following the Conference for our Speakers and our “Support Team” Donors & Volunteers.

After dinner, a special address will be presented by Doug Phillips entitled:
“Toxic: Seven Poisons Which Threaten The Health of the Home School Movement—and their Antidotes”

  • For more than a quarter of a century the modern Homeschool movement has been the subject of God’s favor and blessing. Birthed out of a principled desire to return education to it’s biblical foundations, and to encourage family revival and multi-generational faithfulness, the homeschool movement persevered through numerous trials only to emerge as one of the most hopeful and encouraging movements within the Church. But as we approach the second decade of the 21st Century, the Homeschool movement now finds itself at a cross roads. Dangerous influences have emerged which threaten to undermine the coherence, purity, and significance of the Homeschool vision. Now Doug Phillips examines seven of the most insidious poisons being absorbed into the hearts of home education and he offers the surgical solutions necessary to restore health.
      ~~Post-conference Banquet attendance by invitation only to Conference Speakers and Christian Heritage “Support Team” Members

Learn how to join our Support Team and be included in this special occasion.

REGISTER SOON!

Early Bird Deadline ~ February 20th
Pre-Registration Deadline ~ April 5th
After April 5th ~ Register at the Door

For Full Registration Information ~ Click Here!

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