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[The August/September 2007 issue includes a pullout section sent to members of Choristers Guild - Rehearsal Tools for Teachers] As you take this issue of The Chorister from your mail slot, I hope you do so with the realization that a pot of gold has fallen into your hands! While you may have enjoyed some relaxing days on the beach this summer, Eileen Jones Straw worked tirelessly. With her extremely talented team, all extraordinary musicians, directors, educators and writers, Eileen has pioneered a set of rehearsal tools that you will never want to be without. As you read her suggestions for use on page 12 of this issue, you will delight in the potential for growth for you and your choir this year. Many thanks to Eileen as Designer and Editor of Rehearsal Tools for Teachers in addition to her gifted team: John Horman who prepared the sections on Melody, Musicianship and Worship; and Jeff Reeves and Mary Hoffman who contributed the sections on Rhythm and Singing, respectively. Whoever said "only the best for the child" must have seen a preview of their work! As we move through the season of Pentecost, Marilyn Comer shares many ideas for how to engage your choristers—and all children in your church community—in living and being the good news. Carol Nyberg offers inspired yet very short choir devotions that can quickly help focus your children to do the work that has been given to them to do. Pamela Vandewalker suggests a plethora of ways to accomplish many things from the very beginning with your youngest choristers. In the midst of our various responsibilities and busyness, Andrea Baxter encourages us not to lose sight of the relationship we have with Jesus. As she brilliantly suggests: "Like Martha, go ahead and invite Jesus into your life and music ministry. And, like Mary, pay attention while he's there." Have a blessed and rich return to your music making this fall. — Lois Trego, Editor |
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