Tom Jonard Wishes to Thank...
Theologically a church choir is just supposed to be an extension of the
congregation nothing more. Certainly not a performance
group.
They are also usually of voluntary membership. This sometimes
makes
the matter of quality problematic. Some church choir directors
take
this typical situation at face value and do not seek much more than
that
their choirs sing on key most of the time. Some will seek to
improve
their choirs by hiring section leaders. I have been lucky
enough
to sing in all volunteer choirs with good to excellent amateur singers,
directors and accompanists over several decades in several
churches.
I have found the experience challenging and an opportunity for personal
musical growth as well as service. This has been facilitated by
many
people but the following have been particularly helpful:
- Mary Jane Santee
- Dave O'Dette
- Rick Odgers
- Earl Linhart
- Diehl Ackerman
Garry Cornell
I would also like to thank the following who have accompanied me:
- Barbara Klingman
- Lyn Meyer
- Lily Liu
- Susan Mild
I would like to mention the members past and present of the choirs of First
Presbyterian Church of Westerville, Ohio and St. Andrew
Presbyterian
Church of Columbus, Ohio who by their musicianship, enthusiasm,
spirit
and example led and allowed me to do my best. We all know that
church
music is not about performance. But it is important to always be
good enough to add to and not detract from the worship experience of
all
others present and to always, only offer our best to God and our
sisters
and brothers in faith. These are without a doubt the two best
small
church choirs in Central Ohio.
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