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Wishing You a Wonderful New Year
It has been stated that the purpose of a church choir is to sing the gospel into the hearts of the Saints. We have found the following ten elements helpful in bringing about an overall successful choir experience. Successful in fulfilling the needs of the members of the choir, as well as fulfilling the purpose for the choir.
1. Organization
a. President
b. Section leaders
c. Accompanist, Assistant Accompanist
d. Assistant Choir Director
e. Secretary/Librarian
2. Choir Director
a. Preparation
b. Technique
c. Enthusiasm
d. Love of choir members
e. Love of the music
3. Music Education
4. Rehearsal Pace (fast)
5. Mix of Music
a. Four pieces at a time 10-15 minutes each
b. Hymn, simple anthem, challenging anthem
c. Start simple, end simple
6. Regular Meeting Time
a. Success has nothing to do with where or when practice is held. It has everything to
do with consistency. No vacations!
7. Priesthood Support
a. Bishopric (one member of bishopric in choir every week)
b. Quorums (one member from each quorum presidency in choir every week
c. No meetings held during choir practice
8. Never Complain About Anything
9. Sing Often
a. People stay
b. People want to join
10. Music to Match Topics
Larice Music Enterprises, L.L.C.
600 West Linden Avenue • Independence, Missouri 64050
Mailing Address P.O. Box 1052 • Independence, Missouri 64051
Toll Free (800) 866-1700 |
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