Indiana Wesleyan University hosted 9th annual Gaither Songwriting Intensive

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June 11, 2019
Indiana Wesleyan University hosted the 9th annual Gaither Songwriting Intensive on June 6-9. The event invited attendees to delve into the art of songwriting and learn from award-winning Christian artist Gloria Gaither and other distinguished songwriters.
 
With over 40 participants from around the world, the weekend included classes with all clinicians and collaboration in intimate settings. The roster of clinicians for the Songwriting Intensive included:
  • Gloria Gaither- Award-winning Christian songwriter who has written more than 700 songs with her husband, Bill.
  • Cindy Morgan- Twelve-time Dove Award winner who is a contemporary recording artist-songwriter.
  • Nichole Nordeman- Seasoned contemporary songwriter, singer and recording artist with a diverse catalog of story, worship and gospel songs.
  • Michael Kelly Blanchard- Master musical storyteller and troubadour.
  • Buddy Greene- Singer-songwriter known for gospel music with a Southern gospel flavor.
  • Todd Syswerda- Professor of Music and head of the Songwriting major at IWU.
“Building relationships with various artists in the field of songwriting was, is, and will continue to be a hallmark of what this event is,” said Syswerda. “I truly believe that IWU's reputation was not only strengthened but will spread to areas we have yet to reach as we had attendees from all over the world.”
 
For information on IWU’s Songwriting program, visit www.indwes.edu/undergraduate/division-of-music/bachelor-of-music-in-songwriting.
Contact:
Dr. Todd Syswerda, Professor of Music
todd.syswerda@indwes.edu, (765) 677-2157