Tag: Reposa E

Emma Reposa

Learning About God Through Christian Contemporary Music

Musical Worship in the contemporary Christian church serves as a highly effective means of learning about God. Worship leaders serve as musical and spiritual leaders in the church. They serve the congregation through musical participation with spiritual leadership, helping believers interpret themes of songs along with orienting hearts, mind, and focus towards God in preparation to hear His word. In addition, musical expression functions as a powerful mode of communication through emotional and theological responses conveyed in ways that spoken teachings alone cannot fully achieve. Ultimately, worship songs can be inspired and directly drawn from Scripture, embedding a Biblical theme and language in music to deepen the congregation’s knowledge of God. These elements in musical worship cultivate a deeper relationship with music, God, and biblical understanding through musical participation.

IDS 499, Senior Capstone

James Berry

Goodrich 203

10:30 – 11 AM

Return to schedule

Emma Reposa

Performance Anxiety in Secondary Education

This poster presentation examines performance anxiety for musicians at the secondary level of education and techniques to combat it. Key findings from research include cognitive processes, somatic resources, grounding, and music preparation. Cognitive processes include positive self-talk, reframing your mindset, and recognizing your feelings of nervousness. Somatic resources address the body and how your body is supporting you and responding to the nervousness. Grounding techniques including yoga, body mapping, deep breathing, and having a positive outlook on the result. Musical preparation includes muscle memory, audiation, understanding the framework, visualization, and practicing in the way you will perform it. The significance of these techniques is to lower anxiety and nervousness surrounding having to perform a task in front of people. Following these techniques will improve overall performance and lead to more positive outcomes surrounding performing.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management

Brian Kaelin

Womack Lobby and Room 100

10 AM – Noon

Return to schedule