Saturday, April 2, 2011

Some thoughts.......


"The music leader is the gospel doctrine teacher for Primary."
Gordon B. Hinkley

Some things I have learned being the primary chorister for almost four years.....
  • Never underestimate the power of a child's musical ability.
  • It's always good to have a wiggle song.
  • Even the eleven year old boys like to sing.
  • The sunbeams may just stare at you during singing time, but they know the songs by heart.
  • Expect more out of them and they will rise to the occasion.
  • Crying when you feel the spirit is good for them to see.
  • Always let them know when you are feeling the spirit so they learn to recognize how it feels.
  • Always bear your testimony to them.
  • Singing a song "opera style" is the best way to sing fortissimo.
  • The nursery children learn songs faster than we give them credit.
  • You can achieve "rock star" status if you do your job right.
  • Never take credit for a great performance...it's all about their voices.
  • Never ask them if they want to sing the song "one more time."
  • Loving your calling is what it is all about!!!