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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 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
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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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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