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Worship

The WHERE of Worship

Posted on October 8, 2018 at 8:17 pm by / 0
“Hallelujah!Praise God in His sanctuary.Praise Him in His mighty heavens” Ps. 150:1)   Psalm 150 begins and ends with the word hallelujah which combines the Hebrew word for praise (hallel) with the name of Jehovah (jah or yah), giving the word the definition praise Jehovah.But the meaning is much deeper than this may imply. Hallelujah carries the… Read More
Church Orchestra

Music Ministry Instrumental Handbook

Posted on January 21, 2015 at 12:55 pm by / 0
If your instrumental ministry doesn’t have a handbook of policies and procedures, here is a possible template for your use. Notice that in addition to a welcome letter from the director, there are welcome/encouragement letters from both senior pastors. In your ensemble handbook, be sure to include all policies and procedures, rehearsal and service times… Read More
Church Choir

Music Ministry Choir Handbook

Posted on January 21, 2015 at 12:48 pm by / 0
If you don’t already have a choir handbook here is a sample from Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield, CA. A handbook clarifies policies and procedures, and keeps confusion to a minimum. Be sure to include membership information, service dress codes, officer information, service etiquette, rehearsal and service times and locations, and anything else which will be… Read More
Church Choir, Church Orchestra

Music Ministry Appreciation Banquet

Posted on January 21, 2015 at 12:41 pm by / 0
We require a LOT from our music ministry teams… weekly rehearsals, long hours on Sunday, seasonal rehearsals and performances, learning music at home… and one of the BEST ways to say “THANK YOU” is to host an annual appreciation banquet. Here are some thoughts to assist in facilitating this important event. BUDGET While it is… Read More
Church Choir, Church Orchestra

Building a Ministry on Relationship

Posted on December 31, 2014 at 1:23 pm by / 0
My friend and colleague Gary Mathena quotes this insightful statement: Don’t use people to build your program Use your program to build people. In a large church I once served, a choir member told me “The Minister of Music only likes me and speaks to me when I am useful to him… when I can… Read More
Church Choir

Auditioning Vocalists for Choir or Praise Team

Posted on December 23, 2014 at 3:45 pm by / 0
Here are a few hints on making the audition process non-threatening and productive… for you AND for the audtionee!! I use a form which only I will see once the audition begins…prior to the audition I have my administrative assistant give them the form on a clipboard, and they complete their personal contact information…when they… Read More
Church Orchestra

Reading Bass Clef Parts for an Eb Treble Clef Instrument

Posted on December 23, 2014 at 1:36 pm by / 0
A SKILL USEFUL FOR:  Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, and Contrabass Clarinet, reading parts originally written for trombone, bassoon, cello, etc. STEP ONE:  Change the key signature – add three sharps and read as in treble clef NOTE: “Add three sharps,” can also mean to cancel some flats.  For instance, adding three sharps to the key… Read More
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Church Choir

Letters to New Choir Members

Posted on December 21, 2014 at 3:55 pm by / 0
One of the challenges with new members is engaging them for the long haul… making sure that they continue to come to rehearsal after the first time or two.  In addition to connecting those new members with a veteran choir “partner”, consecutive notes from YOU over several weeks would give a steady flow of ideas,… Read More
Church Orchestra

Auditioning Instrumentalists for Your Ministry

Posted on December 17, 2014 at 1:41 pm by / 0
Here are a few hints on making the audition process non-threatening and productive… for you AND for the audtionee!! I use a form which only I will see once the audition begins…prior to the audition I have my administrative assistant give them the form on a clipboard, and they complete their personal contact information…when they… Read More
Church Orchestra, Educational, FREE Resource

The Instrumental Music Ministry by Kenn Hughes

Posted on December 11, 2014 at 2:10 pm by / 0
In September of 2013, Kenn Hughes hosted the Florida Baptist Convention’s Worship Expo for the Instrumental Music Ministry.  He developed a program to instruct Orchestra Directors, Instrumental Ensemble Leaders, and Music Ministers on how to start an instrumental ministry program and then how to grow it. Kenn has graciously allowed us to offer you this resource… Read More
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