Christmas is a season full of music – one of the things I love the most about the season is all the music. And one thing I look forward to is learning new music for the special services in which I’ll get to participate. If you’re trying narrow down the choices, I’d like to give you a few suggestions to help you choose the right song…
It may seem too soon to think about Christmas music, but it’s not! There are about 6 weeks until we step into December. If you are responsible for planning a special Christmas program or service then you need to get to work now. If you’re responsible for choosing and preparing a Christmas song for a church service in December then it’s time to start browsing and choosing which song you will sing. Here are a few suggestions…
If you are involved in the music ministry at your church then you are probably very busy with rehearsals, preparing for all the wonderful Christmas services and programs that will going on around you. December will be filled with special music. But with all of that music you are learning…
I love this time of year – family traditions and celebrations with friends. As Believers, we have so much to be thankful for and celebrate. As musicians, we in the Lord’s service, have so much to sing about! Don’t we? Before we jump right into Christmas celebrations and Christmas music…
There are not many weeks left before we will be right in the middle of the Christmas Season. As it approaches, our “to-do” list will get longer and longer. Let’s make the decision now not to get overwhelmed by the rush of the season. Make preparations now so you won’t have so much to do at the last minute. Focus on what’s really important and let the other things go. You may have the responsibility of putting together a Christmas program or you may just need to choose one song to sing for a Sunday in December. Either way we are here to assist…
Does your church have a Christmas Eve Communion Service? I know of many churches that do and the services are usually packed full. Most people, even those who don’t normally go to church, will try to get to a Christmas Eve service. If your church is having one and you need to find a song to sing for that particular service…
You are probably well on your way to learning all of the songs that you will be singing over the next few weeks for special Christmas programs and celebrations. In fact, you may have been rehearsing for weeks and now is the time to sail through. You could sing those songs in your sleep! Good for you for being prepared. I would love to hear what you are planning to sing. But sometimes plans change and you may have just gotten a last minute call…
Wow, it’s been a busy month of special music hasn’t it? Each Sunday this month there’s been special Christmas music and there’s been special Christmas programs and services. I love so many things about the Christmas season! I love the music, the lights and decorations, the special gatherings with family and friends and giving gifts. I love sharing the love of Jesus through every part of the celebration. Our special musical programs are all about celebrating our Savior and sharing His love with the world. We are so tuned in to that during the Christmas season…
I am one of those people who does not plan too far ahead. And when I do plan ahead, those plans are loose and flexible. Yes, I admit it! I can be a bit “last minute.” So for me to suggest that we do a little planning ahead for Easter seems a bit out of character. But Easter Sunday is April 1 this year. And believe it or not, many singers are already choosing what they will sing. And many music ministers are putting together the music plan for their Easter Sunday services. So let’s do the same thing…
If you have been already been scheduled to sing for Easter… then you need to choose a song! If you haven’t been asked to sing yet but want to be prepared when you are asked… then you need to find a song! There are so many Easter songs available to choose from. Some are classics and some are brand new. As you begin to check out songs, I would like to bring to your attention some unlikely Easter songs…