# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Joyful Duty? Dynamics of music ministry - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: SICM 2026 looks at the joys and challenges of church music ministry, offering insight, practical tools, and spiritual growth.About this EventA Joyful Duty?Dynamics of music ministryMonday, July 6 to Thursday, July 9Church music leaders experience times when the joyful calling to ministry shines through, and other times when the call of duty is anything but joyful.Our SICM 2026 sessions will address times of stress as well as the many joys found in moments of beauty and spiritual growth, offering helpful insights, practical tools, and ways to embrace all aspects of the ministry of music.__________________________________________________Full Registration IN-PERSON at All Saints Church, 300 Dundas Street W, WhitbyEarly Bird $225 ($275 after June 1) - All Choral Scores included; times given in Eastern TimeMonday and Tuesday - Community Chorale rehearsals 7:00pm-10:00pmTuesday through Thursday - Daytime sessions 11:30am-4:30pmWednesday and Thursday - Dress Rehearsal and Gala Closing Choral and Organ Concert 6:30pm call both nights at St George’s Church, 51 Centre Street S, Oshawa__________________________________________________Full Registration ONLINEEarly Bird $225 ($275 after June 1) - All Choral Scores included as PDFsMonday and Tuesday - Community Chorale rehearsals 4:00pm-7:00pm Pacific / 8:30pm-11:30pm NLTuesday through Thursday - Daytime sessions 8:30am-1:30pm Pacific / 1:00pm-6:00pm NLWednesday and Thursday - the Community Chorale Dress Rehearsal and Gala Closing Choral and Organ Concert from St George’s Church, 51 Centre Street S, Oshawa will be provided to all Full Registrants (IN-PERSON and ONLINE) as an edited video shortly after the events take place.__________________________________________________Evening Community Chorale Registration IN-PERSON$100 - All Choral scores included; times given in Eastern TimeMonday and Tuesday - Community Chorale rehearsals 7:00pm-10:00pm at All Saints, 300 Dundas Street West, WhitbyWednesday and Thursday - Dress Rehearsal and Gala Closing Choral and Organ Concert, 6:30pm call both nights at St George’s Church 51 Centre Street S, Oshawa__________________________________________________NOTE 1: All sessions will be recorded for later online viewing by FULL IN-PERSON and ONLINE RegistrantsNOTE 2: Full ONLINE registrants will access the SICM Community Chorale’s Dress rehearsal on Wednesday July 8 and Thursday July 9 as an edited video shortly after the events take place.NOTE 3: On Thursday July 9 ALL registrants, and the general public, are welcome at both The Osborne Organ Competition Final, 2:30pm at All Saints’ Whitby and the Gala Closing Choral and Organ Concert, 8:00pm at St George’s Oshawa – or to view recordings on the SICM YouTube Channel, youtube.com/@summerinstituteofchurchmus4240.__________________________________________________AccommodationsAccommodation at Durham College (20 min. drive from All Saints)a private student residence suite2 double bedroomscommon sitting room, fridge, microwave , TV, internetEnjoy a special SICM discount rate of $119.95 per suite, per night, plus HST. This special price is available until June 5, 2026. Learn more acbout this accommodation at this link.Promo Code: MUSIC28306Click here to book.__________________________________________________SICM Refund PolicyA refund of 80% will be granted up to three weeks before the start of the Institutes summer session (June 15, 2026).After June 15, a refund of 50% will be considered on a case by case basis. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whitby/a-joyful-duty-dynamics-of-music-ministry/100001982032904773 - **Event Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, gaming, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes - Location: All Saints' - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 100, max: 275, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Whitby - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: All Saints' - **lat**: 43.879655 - **long**: -78.94504359999999 - **full address**: All Saints', 300 Dundas Street West, Whitby, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Joyful Duty? Dynamics of music ministry - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c10ead916d0cc828e77c38dbac92885a1858d03f7c01d9dbe9054428f663de24-rimg-w1200-h553-dcf5f6f6-gmir.jpg?v=1770506608 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Joyful Duty? Dynamics of music ministry being held? - **A:** A Joyful Duty? Dynamics of music ministry takes place on Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at All Saints', 300 Dundas Street West, Whitby, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Joyful Duty? Dynamics of music ministry? - **A:** A Joyful Duty? Dynamics of music ministry is organized by Summer Institute of Church Music. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Joyful Duty? Dynamics of music ministry is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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