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Choosing Our Song…It’s Not So Simple: Serving the Singing Congregation in the 21st Century

Choosing Our Song…It’s Not So Simple: Serving the Singing Congregation in the 21st Century

by giasoundboard | Feb 7, 2022 | Channels, Ministerial Considerations, Musical Leadership, Repertoire

Written by Brian Hehn, this article first appeared in “The Congregation Sings/La Congregación Canta,” a part of the Worship Works series. Find the full resource on our website.  As any worship planner knows, the songs and hymns we sing in today’s church...
5/4 Celebrating Mentorship Month

5/4 Celebrating Mentorship Month

by giasoundboard | Jan 18, 2021 | 5/4, Channels, Musical Leadership, Resources

Mentoring in the Ensemble ArtsBy Tim Sharp Click to learn more Handbook for the Music MentorBy Colleen M. Conway, Michael V. Smith, and Thomas M. Hodgman Click to learn more The Conductor as LeaderBy Ramona M. Wis Click to learn more The Joy of Inspired TeachingBy Tim...
Amplify Change: Mentorship and Ministry

Amplify Change: Mentorship and Ministry

by giasoundboard | Jan 8, 2021 | Channels, Ministerial Considerations, Partner Sites

January is National Mentorship Month. This article is part of a collaboration between GIA and the One Call Institute. Learn more about OCI below. Without a doubt there are many throughout my life I would consider a mentor. Mentors play a critical role especially for...

Nonmusical Considerations for the Church Musician

by giasoundboard | Jan 7, 2021 | Channels, Ministerial Considerations

Preparation, Personality, and Commitment

Portrait of a Music Mentor

Portrait of a Music Mentor

by giasoundboard | Jan 6, 2021 | Channels, Ministerial Considerations, Musical Leadership

This article first appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of GIA Quarterly magazine. SHE COULDN’T HAVE BEEN MORE THAN FIVE FEET TALL. Shorter, I’m sure, since I can remember that the top of her head was barely visible from the other side of the organ. That poof of red hair...

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