MUSIC IN THE VALLEY
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Leading sacred composers and clinicians present new music and share inspirational insights during an all-day Saturday reading session.
- At an additional cost, an optional Friday afternoon choir workshop is also offered to conference participants and area church and community choir members. A concert featuring this festival choir and special guest artists is offered Friday evening, open and free to the public; though tickets are required.
- A wide variety of musical styles and difficulty levels will be presented giving choir directors a first look at new publications from leading publishers.
- The group singing is a one-of-a-kind experience as participants join their voices in song. The echoes of this uplifting event will create memories to be treasured for years to come.
BE A PART OF MUSIC IN THE VALLEY
Easily register through our portal & we will send you an invoice payable by check or credit card!
OUR 2023 TEAM

JOSEPH M. MARTIN
Joseph M. Martin a native of North Carolina, earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Subsequently, he earned a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance at the University of Texas, Austin. Joseph taught for five years in the Piano Pedagogy Department of the University of Texas. He is a member of the staff of Shawnee Press as Director of Sacred Publications, with responsibilities for overseeing the editorial and creative direction of the company’s sacred publications and also coordinating the recording and production aspects of future sacred publishing efforts. With over 2000 publications in print, his music can be heard in such diverse locations as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and in hundreds of worship services in churches across the United States and Canada. In addition, his works have been performed in cathedrals throughout Europe. This is Joseph’s 30th year of hosting Music in the Valley.

KRISTA MONTGOMERY
Krista Montgomery has been involved with managing Music in the Valley since the early 1990s. For nearly 20 years, she was Director of Sales and Marketing for Shawnee Press. Also, she serves as a consultant handling marketing for some Martin Creative Services events and projects. Since 2010, Krista has managed Joseph M. Martin’s Journeys with Joe tours as well as tours for many university, school, community and church choirs. During her time in the travel business, Krista has managed and traveled with Joseph M. Martin's tours to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Austria, England, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Spain, Hawaii, Washington DC and New England.

ROBERT STERLING

SCOT CAMERON
A native of North Carolina, Scot Cameron now resides in Pensacola, FL, and enjoys a musical career as a classical artist, conductor, vocal clinician, and church musician. Mr. Cameron has spent the past twenty-three years performing throughout the US and abroad, including Israel, Latvia, Spain, France, England, China, Brazil, Taiwan, Singapore, and Ukraine. He has performed with Concert Royale at Princeton University, Hallelujah Oratorio Society in Singapore, Dallas Bach Society, Orchestra of New Spain, Early Music Foundation of New York, Rochester Bach Festival, Houston Masterworks Chorus, Orpheus Chamber Chorale, New York Baroque Dance Company, the Orquestra Sinfonica y Coro de Radio Television Espanola en Madrid, Bach Sinfonia of Washington, and the Fort Worth Symphony. He is featured on the Dorian recording, Madrid 1752, “Sacred Music from the Chapel of Spain” and Alexander’s Feast by the Bach Sinfonia of Washington as well as many solo recordings. He made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2003 with the Sacramento Choral Society and the New England Philharmonic. In addition to his classical career, Scot Cameron has served as a worship leader, Christian vocalist, and church clinician. Ministry highlights include Focus on the Family, Chuck Swindoll Ministries, Marketplace Ministries, Swann’s Place on Daystar Television, Texas Evangelism Conference, Christian Medical/Dental Society, National Religious Broadcasters Association, The Dino Show for Trinity Broadcasting Network, and countless churches across the United States.

STACEY NORDMEYER

STEPHEN RODDY
OUR 2023 TEAM

JOSEPH M. MARTIN
Joseph M. Martin a native of North Carolina, earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Subsequently, he earned a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance at the University of Texas, Austin. Joseph taught for five years in the Piano Pedagogy Department of the University of Texas. He is a member of the staff of Shawnee Press as Director of Sacred Publications, with responsibilities for overseeing the editorial and creative direction of the company’s sacred publications and also coordinating the recording and production aspects of future sacred publishing efforts. With over 2000 publications in print, his music can be heard in such diverse locations as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and in hundreds of worship services in churches across the United States and Canada. In addition, his works have been performed in cathedrals throughout Europe. This is Joseph’s 30th year of hosting Music in the Valley.

KRISTA MONTGOMERY
Krista Montgomery has been involved with managing Music in the Valley since the early 1990s. For nearly 20 years, she was Director of Sales and Marketing for Shawnee Press. Also, she serves as a consultant handling marketing for some Martin Creative Services events and projects. Since 2010, Krista has managed Joseph M. Martin’s Journeys with Joe tours as well as tours for many university, school, community and church choirs. During her time in the travel business, Krista has managed and traveled with Joseph M. Martin's tours to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Austria, England, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Spain, Hawaii, Washington DC and New England.

ROBERT STERLING

SCOT CAMERON
A native of North Carolina, Scot Cameron now resides in Pensacola, FL, and enjoys a musical career as a classical artist, conductor, vocal clinician, and church musician. Mr. Cameron has spent the past twenty-three years performing throughout the US and abroad, including Israel, Latvia, Spain, France, England, China, Brazil, Taiwan, Singapore, and Ukraine. He has performed with Concert Royale at Princeton University, Hallelujah Oratorio Society in Singapore, Dallas Bach Society, Orchestra of New Spain, Early Music Foundation of New York, Rochester Bach Festival, Houston Masterworks Chorus, Orpheus Chamber Chorale, New York Baroque Dance Company, the Orquestra Sinfonica y Coro de Radio Television Espanola en Madrid, Bach Sinfonia of Washington, and the Fort Worth Symphony. He is featured on the Dorian recording, Madrid 1752, “Sacred Music from the Chapel of Spain” and Alexander’s Feast by the Bach Sinfonia of Washington as well as many solo recordings. He made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2003 with the Sacramento Choral Society and the New England Philharmonic. In addition to his classical career, Scot Cameron has served as a worship leader, Christian vocalist, and church clinician. Ministry highlights include Focus on the Family, Chuck Swindoll Ministries, Marketplace Ministries, Swann’s Place on Daystar Television, Texas Evangelism Conference, Christian Medical/Dental Society, National Religious Broadcasters Association, The Dino Show for Trinity Broadcasting Network, and countless churches across the United States.

STACEY NORDMEYER

STEPHEN RODDY
PRICING
SONGFEST
Friday, January 13th, 2023
A Choral Festival for Choir Members & Directors Featuring Scot Cameron
NEW ADDITIONAL REHEARSAL SPECIAL!
- $50 per Choir Participant -
* Your registration now also includes an optional SongFest Zoom Rehearsal with Joseph M. Martin *
- Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 7:00pm EST -
GUEST CONCERT TICKETS
- FREE for Guests -
GUEST TICKETS REQUIRED
* Tickets can be requested during registration. *
SONGFEST SCHEDULE
Friday, January 13th, 2023
12:00pm — 1:00pm
Registration
1:00pm — 4:30pm
Rehearsal
4:30pm — 6:30pm
Dinner on Your Own
7:00pm
Concert
MUSIC IN THE VALLEY
Saturday, January 14th, 2023
Sacred Choral Reading Sessions
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION SPECIAL!
- $50 per Registrant -
Anyone who registers by December 15th, 2022 will receive this discounted rate!
STANDARD REGISTRATION
- $75 per Registrant -
After December 15th, 2022 will receive the standard ticket rate.
LUNCH
- $15 per Registrant -
Information on lunch selections will be communicated to you via email as the workshop date approaches.
MUSIC IN THE VALLEY SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 14th, 2023
7:30am — 8:30am
Registration
8:30am — 9:30am
Choral Reading Session 1
9:30am — 10:30am
Choral Reading Session 2
10:30am — 11:30am
Choral Reading Session 3
11:30am — 12:45pm
Lunch & Browse Music Displays
12:45pm — 1:30pm
Choral Reading Session 4
1:30pm — 2:15pm
Choral Reading Session 5
2:15pm — 3:30pm
Choral Reading Session 6