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As the last service book was returned to its place on the shelf, I couldn't help but feel slightly in a twist. It was a wonderful year, filled with the privilege of working with bright, capable children and their dedicated parents, learning new repertoire of challenge and beauty, and observing marked improvement in my choristers musical and spiritual development. Between you and me, however, I surely felt a sense of relief! No more weekly preparation for a while and no more pressure to produce. I look forward to the summer break and a more relaxed schedule. I will evaluate the year past and prepare for the year to come. If you are like me, your time to think and plan occurs mostly during the summer. It is an important time because once the new school year begins again, there is no time but to "do!" So. . . after a few quiet days, what will your plans be for next fall? There is much material in this issue to get you going on several different levels. Have you ever thought of babies and toddlers filling your class schedule? Be challenged by Warren Henry's very compelling article on "Built to Last: Shaping Musical Pathways" and you will soon be gathering names and addresses from your nursery rosters! Judy Dardaganian will help you think through the role of children in worship in your church. A roundtable of extremely successful directors (Lee Gwozdz, Steve Harter and Bekah Caruso) share their expertise in the "how to's" of beginning a choir ministry, new or anew. If you want to guarantee enthusiastic participation in your choral program through high school, allow yourself to be guided by Kevin Holland's work with youth and drums. It is awesome! I would like to express my gratitude to all whose gift of time and talent makes The Chorister a "much needed/must have" publication for church musicians. I deeply appreciate the work of the Editorial Board: Marilyn Comer, Judy Dardaganian, Kevin Holland, Sarah Stafford and Susanna Ward; and to our Proofreader, David McCormick, and his great big red pencil! I am very grateful for these gifted and giving professionals. May God bless your summer as a time of rest and reflection as you begin to refocus and plan for the year ahead! — Lois Trego, Editor |
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