What's in a name?

[miss iggy]

Good morning, Dean.



We've met once, at your house last summer. I really do like this new messageboard- it's a GREAT idea.



The worship team at my church is very small right now. I attend a Lutheran church in KCK. The church was active and thriving at one time, then nearly died out completely. Things are picking up again; I'm a fairly new member- just a couple of years here now.



I just accepted the job as music director last October. I've sung for many years; I was a member of the Kansas City Symphony chorus for 15 yrs, but had to drop because of work schedule conflicts. I've never had any conducting classes, but I've been "conducted by" some of the best names in the business.



So we're doing our best to make a joyful noise unto the Lord- but it ain't easy!



I feel so very limited by my lack of choral conducting education! I have to be the one playing the piano too, so what I do is what I remember from "being conducted", as far as our rehearsals go. It seems to be going well so far, and there have been many positive comments from the members of the congregation. But oh my- I am having NO delusions of grandeur here!



I probably need to check out what's available here in KC at some of the local colleges; I bet I could get educated here, at least a little.



But on the positive side, there's a joy in worship here. The people love to sing, and are open to new ideas and music. I'm looking at it as a challenge, and a real growth opportunity for all of us. :yay: