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BUR Summer & Fall Tour Updates. School of Music Resumes & Music Camp Report

The BUR 2023 Suzuki & Worship Music Camp (SWMC), June 10-17 was a rich mix of teacher training, student master classes (47 students gaining new skills in violin, cello, guitar, voice & piano), culminating with 5 worship teams & electives in composition, art & audio tech (to name a few) including a Fathers track on leading their families in worship, daily student recitals, sharing good food–and of course, plenty of ice-cream!

The Brock Family “Duo” recently completed a 3 week Florida tour (June 21-July 15) ministering in the Keys (Islamarada), Vero Bch (Embassy House of Hope), Shiloh Farms (Odessa) & the Smith’s Home Gathering (Nashville). This was followed by another 2 week Florida Tour (Sept 22-Oct 8) including worship ministry & teaching at Sovereign Lord Fellowship (Orlando), Eden Abbey (Mt Dora), Christian TV Network (CTN, Clearwater), Shiloh Farms (Odessa) & The Feast of Tabernacles at Christian Retreat (Bradenton FL).

The Brock Duo will also minister at the Dominion Worship Arts Conference (Nov 10-11, Psalms Dance Network, Los Angeles CA)

The BUR School of Music conducted its 1st Teen Leadership/Discipleship Retreat at Horse-Creek Farms and were the featured fiddle band at the Belgian (horses), Barbecue & Bluegrass (BBB) Gathering. After 6 unique music ministry outreaches, each teen was able to horseback ride the 80+ acres of trails & hills (Oct 20-22, Sidney IA)

Brocks Upper Room (KC) Suzuki & Worship School of Music (SOM) resumed Aug 1 (thru Dec 15). Fall semester featured a 2-3 fold increase of Group & RNT (Rhythm, Note-reading & Theory) classes. (See Outreach Details Below)

Current Fall Activities (2023):

Harp & Bowl Worship as a Family
Hosting Weekly (USA & Middle East) Watches, 10am to 12:30pm International Families & KC Intercessors in Corporate Ascent with the Word, Live Music & Prayer
Hosting Monthly In-person or Online Soaking Sets in KC, US & Abroad, 5-8:30pm. Cross-generational Families (with their Children) & Seasoned Intercessors in Corporate Ascent with the Word, Live Music & Prayer
Training Children/Youth in Music & Prayer: BUR Suzuki Music & Worship School (See schedule/details below)
[on Hold] Weekly Worship with the Word & Intercession Sets at the Global Prayer Room, IHOP-KC (Joseph Brock [electric cello] on Jonas Park’s Set, Friday 2-4pm)
[on Hold] Weekly Worship & Intercession (Arabic) Sets at the All Nations Prayer Room, IHOP-KC (Tim & Melody Brock, Tues 6:30-8:30pm)
Weekly Distribution of Panera Bread for Those in Need (See BUR Calendar)

BUR 2023 Fall Outreach:

BUR Suzuki & Worship School of Music for Violin, Guitar & Piano (Aug 1 thru Dec 15, Brock Home, KC MO)
Thuemmel (Family) Wedding & Family H&B Training (BTB & JSB, Aug 11-15, Detroit, MI)
RNT Classes for Violin, Guitar & Piano (Aug 14, 5:25-6:30pm, Brock Home, KC MO)
RNT Classes for Violin, Guitar & Piano (Aug 21, 5:25-6:30pm, Brock Home, KC MO)
Group & RNT Classes for Violin, Guitar & Piano (Aug 28, 3:45-8pm, Brock Home, KC MO)
Group & RNT Classes for Violin, Guitar & Piano (Sept 11, 3:45-8pm, Brock Home, KC MO)
Group & RNT Classes for Violin, Guitar & Piano (Sept 18, 3:45-8pm, Brock Home, KC MO)
BUR Duo FL Fall Feast Tour (Sept 22-Oct 8, SLF, Eden Abbey, CTN, Shiloh Farms & Christian Retreat)
RNT Classes for Violin, Guitar & Piano (Oct 9, 5:25-6:30pm, Brock Home, KC MO)
RNT Classes for Violin, Guitar & Piano (Oct 16, 5:25-6:30pm, Brock Home, KC MO)
Group & RNT Classes for Violin, Guitar & Piano (Oct 23 3:45-8pm, Brock Home, KC MO)
BUR SOM Teen Leadership Retreat- Belgian, Barbecue & Bluegrass (BBB) (Oct 20-22, Horse Creek Farm, Sidney, IA)
Group & RNT Classes for Violin, Guitar & Piano (Oct 30, 3:45-8pm, Brock Home, KC MO)
Group & RNT Classes for Violin, Guitar & Piano (Nov 27, 3:45-8pm, Brock Home, KC MO)
Student Violin & Guitar Group Concert (Nov 4, 4:30pm, Villa Ventura Senior Living)
Brock Duo with Psalms Dance Network (Nov 9-14, LA, CA)
Student Piano (Graduation) Concert (Nov 18, 11:30am, Brock Home)
Student Violin & Guitar Solo Concert (Dec 2, 4pm, IHOPU, rm 107)
Student Worship Nights (Time/Loc TBD)
Hosting Weekly (USA & Middle East) Watches, Tues from 10am to 12:30pm.
Hosting Monthly In-person or Online Soaking Sets in KC, US & abroad, Sat eve from 5pm-8:30pm. (See Calendar)