Have you ever gone to church thinking you were going to just enjoy sitting in the congregation, but you soon found yourself standing on the stage singing the special music? It was supposed to be your Sunday off from singing, but the scheduled singer was sick and you were asked to step up to sing instead. One of my jobs as the worship leader at my church is to schedule the special music for each service. I have a master calendar and try to plan ahead. But when it comes down to it, the plan always changes…
Last-Minute Christmas Songs
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…
Last Minute Easter Songs
This is a busy season for church musicians with so many songs to learn for special Easter services! Perhaps you have been rehearsing for weeks, getting that music ready for Easter weekend. But maybe you haven’t even chosen a song…
Last-minute Mother’s Day Selections
Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Some of you may be working on a special Mother’s Day song to sing in church. I know there will be many special songs and words shared this Sunday to honor all the mothers.Whether you’re scheduled to sing…