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Pup7 said:
the organist (sorry Pup)

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LOL! Um, I must admit as well, when directing 3 choral ensemble Masses each weekend, plus the extras, I can get distracted and forget where I am, forget to bring them in, all at the same time I am clicking the slides for projection and watching for clues as to when to end especially at offertory. I think you know what I mean!
 
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I know, same for me. I take solace in knowing it might make those around me tossing louder LOL.
 
Actually, I think some of my actions were part singing and part sayings the words. I was moved by the Holy Spirit to try. I have been told by many on this message board that trying is the key thing. Of course, they do not have to hear my voice either. LOL
 
Our choir director twisted my arm and so now I sing in the choir. I can’t read music so I have him play a new hymn for me a couple of times and then I can sing. My voice isn’t bad, but it isn’t good. I like to sing although I will admit some of the modern composers (Marty Haugen and David Haas) are not very good.
 
If your choir director twisted your arm, you much have a great voice.
Lots of people cannot read music.
I can’t read music. And my voice…well, I do not think I can sing. I think a choir director would twist my arm and ask me to leave. LOL
 
If you are like me, you know you really should not sing when the people around you move to the other side of the church.
 
In my case, it is like, “America’s Got Talent,” but most of it is located on the other side of the church.
 
KyPerson said:
Our choir director twisted my arm and so now I sing in the choir. I can’t read music so I have him play a new hymn for me a couple of times and then I can sing. My voice isn’t bad, but it isn’t good. I like to sing although I will admit some of the modern composers (Marty Haugen and David Haas) are not very good.
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I can read music, I just can’t translate what I read to my vocal chords, so I have to hear songs a few times too before I join in. Our Youth choir director has everyone practice when they introduce a new song which helps! I don’t always sing loudly, but I usually sing, unless I really hate the song. The recessional Sunday was Rain Down which I detest, so I stood.
 
Singing is not my best thing. But I will try harder this Sunday.
 
God gave you your voice so it doesn’t matter what others think 🙂
I don’t get bothered by off key singing, I get quite moved when I hear so many voices join together praising God.
Also makes me feel less self conscious than when I can only hear myself sing and wonder if it is an unspoken rule that only the choir or cantor should be singing the hymns 😃
 
Sing out! I used to leave after the second verse of a hymn, like following the herd to get to may car, then asked myself why?! I wouldn’ t have a meal at someone’s house, then want to hurry and leave, so why rush out of Jesus’ house? And don’t worry how you sound. God loves to hear us sing in prayer.
 
Old Saying: “If only the bird with the prettiest voice sang, the forest would be a terribly quiet place.” Hmmmm…
 
That’s awesome - - Yournamehere!! I’m glad you tried it!! Also, remember that it is good for your sinuses to sing, if nothing else…

You know what I dream of – the WHOLE congregation singing together - - then nobody’s voice would stick out, nobody would feel too shy to sing. I can dream, can’t I? 🤣🤣
 
KyPerson said:
I like to sing although I will admit some of the modern composers (Marty Haugen and David Haas) are not very good.
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Marty and David have been writing music since the 80s and still are; seasoned composers, not really modern. If they were not very good, they would not sell music for their publishers, who sell to churches for profit and be history.
JanetF said:
I can read music, I just can’t translate what I read to my vocal chords, so I have to hear songs a few times too before I join in. Our Youth choir director has everyone practice when they introduce a new song which helps! I don’t always sing loudly, but I usually sing, unless I really hate the song. The recessional Sunday was Rain Down which I detest, so I stood.
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Janet, in all due respect, you might just be in the wrong ministry. Music ministry members are there to lead the congregation in prayer through music, not stand in protest against a song they detest. Not everyone is going to like a particular song, but their responsibility is to sing it anyway when in ministry. “Rain Down” is a nice song, not a favorite of mine, but the people like it, so the choir sings it. If an EM hates the taste of the wine, should they refuse to offer it when assigned to do so to others? Just sayin…
 
Thanks, I needed a good laugh, but sorry it was at your expense! If I was with you, it would be a dynamic duo!
 
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