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DRIVING ON EMPTY AGAIN

Posted on May 3, 2019 at 10:02 am by / 0
“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”. (Matthew 11:28) There have been very few times in my life when I have exerted a maximum amount of energy, but one experience I recall vividly! We had taken a pop-up camper to Colorado on vacation, and a… 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
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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
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Church Choir

Letter to a Returning Choir Member

Posted on December 8, 2014 at 1:20 pm by / 0
When a previous choir member returns following an extended absence, they need to be welcomed BACK, but do not need as extensive of a welcome as a NEW member. the following letter is designed for a RETURNING choir member, and can be adapted to suit your own needs and situation.     Dear ________, I… Read More
John Gage Conducting
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Church Choir, Church Orchestra, Educational, Rehearsal

Helpful Hints for a Successful Rehearsal

Posted on September 3, 2013 at 3:41 pm by / 0
The MOST IMPORTANT Aspect of an effective rehearsal is ADEQUATE PREPARATION!!! There are 6 important types of PREPARATION: SCORE preparation PERSONAL preparation ROOM preparation FOLDER preparation REHEARSAL FLOW preparation COMMUNICATION before, during and after rehearsal SCORE PREPARATION Is the score TRANSPOSED or is it in CONCERT PITCH? Look for: BEGINNING-Initial tempo Tempo changes….check with metronome… Read More
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