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Alot of church pianists have the job
of making the special music schedule.
This occurs more often in the smaller church.
Guidelines for Creating the Music Schedule:
*I create 2 months at a time. Scheduling for
more than 2 to 3 months in advance
limits the opportunity for new members
to be worked in right away.
Here are some things I check on before
finalizing the new schedule:
(This allows for us to choose songs that
coorelate with planned meetings.)
*Planned revival, other special meetings, etc.
*Special emphasis Sundays
*Planned vacations (to minimize schedule conflicts)
*Making sure I don't double up on the same person in
one service. Example: Same person having AM service
offertory and vocal special.
To simplify scheduling:
*Schedule only one small vocal ensemble once a month
unless you are blessed with more than two pianists.
(We have found this works well with only two of us to
rehearse all special music throughout the month).
Planning the special music takes time but it helps our
music ministry run alot smoother!
God does command us to do everything decently and in order.
Our musicians enjoy preparing in advance to better
serve the Lord through song.
One final tip:
We always post the special music
schedule in the choir pracitce room.
It acts as a constant reminder for all of us.
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