One way to remember and honor this legacy is by presenting a program of spirituals. This collection of songs emerged during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries and represents the intersection of African heritage, Christian faith, and the unparalleled struggles of life in slavery ( source). Songs of strength, hope, and endurance, African-American spirituals are an important part of American history. Here are a few of my favorite choir program theme ideas: 1 | Spirituals For me, a theme serves as creative inspiration and a way to tie everything together and it helps make repertoire selection a little easier.
When planning a choir program (for any time of the year), I like to have a theme in mind. Will this be a fundraiser? A community event? A celebration of the church year? A music-based worship service? Your choice of music will depend on your choir's interest, your congregation, and your goals for the church music program. This keeps music in the folders and energy in your rehearsals and gives your choir members another reason to keep coming each week.Ĭhurch choir programs run the gamut from purely sacred to secular, Patriotic, gospel, Broadway, and everything in between. One idea was to plan an end-of-the-year choir concert or program. A few weeks ago, I shared a few ideas for keeping momentum in your choir after Easter.
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