Problems with church choirs

1. What happened to the church choir?
2. Why is church choir important?
3. How do you handle a church choir?
4. How do you discipline a choir member?

What happened to the church choir?

In many cases, the traditional choir has been replaced by smaller groups, even rock bands, playing more contemporary music, a trend that pleases some and annoys others. Proponents of this say worship music has to evolve to meet the tastes of congregations and invite their participation.

Why is church choir important?

Choirs encourage excellence in worship.

Choir members learn the parts and hopefully transcend the notes on the page—allowing the song to speak to and through them to the congregation. Ideally, a “performance” piece inspires people to praise.

How do you handle a church choir?

10 Secrets for Running a Successful Choir Rehearsal

1. 1 | Plan, plan, plan. ...
2. 2 | Talk less (sing more). ...
3. 3 | Keep them engaged. ...
4. 4 | Listen critically. ...
5. 5 | Look for ways to teach more effectively and efficiently. ...
6. 6 | Make your choir members feel valued and respected. ...
7. 7 | Be specific. ...
8. 8 | Be prepared.

How do you discipline a choir member?

3 quick tips for better choir discipline.

1. Give your singers some designated chatter time.
2. Use silence as a powerful tool to get silence.
3. Get everyone to sing everything in rehearsals.