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Music in the Smaller Church
When we experience the vibrant music of a larger church it's easy to get disheartened about our own small music team. This article will show you how God has already given your church every gift it needs to joyfully worship Him in song together. It's all about faithfulness and doing the fundamental things well!
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» Music in the “under-resourced” church
» Music ministry: the clash of expectations
Faithfulness to God's purpose for music
Faithfulness in service
» The secret of contentment: God has already given you everything you need
Start with what you already have
» Do the fundamental things well
1. Faithfulness
2. An enthusiastic music director
3. Pray as a music team
4. Ongoing training
5. Confident, expressive song leading
6. Get the congregation singing
7. Effective rehearsals
8. Well-balanced song selection
9. Accurate overheads
10. Treat your sound system like another instrument
11. Use CDs (or mp3 players) well
12. The arrangement
Put each instrument in its place
» Extras
Songs that cause trouble
Songs with difficult or very syncopated melodies
Upbeat songs
Old hymns…when you want to play them on guitar