SingToJesus

This discussion has had many twists and turns. I started it because I'm writing a document for my choirs to educate on music ministry expectations, to clarify our mission-glorify God and serve t…

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I'm very supportive and understanding of neuro-divergent people. My son has ADHD coupled with Profound Giftedness-"twice exceptional". I have students on the spectrum. However, work…

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From Elmar written above " an while they (guidelines) probably do not impress the offenders, they tend to impress the silent majority. They define what 'normal behavior' is, and theref…

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Again, I GET IT: there are 2 schools of thought on guidelines. With all due respect to those who don't like written guidelines, what works in your situation will not work here. I didn't s…

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Thanks for the feedback-extremely helpful. Revised working draft:

Mission
The choirs at Holy Cross Church exist to glorify God and to serve the parish community. We are called t…

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Feedback/suggestions are welcomed on my redacted working Draft: (The choir did not sing choral arrangements in the past - it was a hymn singing group. I'm reforming a low-expectations/high enti…

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If your area of expertise doesn't include vocal pedagogy and training vocal technique, it is possible, and maybe even likely that appropriate vocal warm-ups and relevant coaching to whatever voc…

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Thank you for all the responses, insights and support. Since this is a small parish and the Priest already hosted the Choir Appreciation Brunch with the hand-off to me, I do not believe he will be su…

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Good Morning Palestrina-That is an extremely important point. I've moved in that direction, with written guidelines.

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Thank you, NihilNominis, for taking the time to write such a thoughtful, thorough, multi-dimensional, and helpful reply. Thank you, Musicguy 57, for your support. NihilNominis, touched on something i…

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After leaving the big city and relocating to a small town, I took a position as Organist/Cantor/Choir Director in a small parish. Most of the music (other than hymns) was dormant: no cantor, no sung…

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