June 9, 2008
How good a singer should a church choir demand?
The Roanoke Times will soon publish an article about talent requirements for church choir members.
Do you think anyone, even the tone deaf if it comes to that, should be allowed to sing in a church choir? After all, Psalms 98 talks about enthusiasm in worship singing, not excellence:
"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth; make a joyful noise, and rejoice, and sing praise."
Nothing there about warbling on key, but some Roanoke choir directors say they have had to either reject choral candidates or essentially hide their voice among others to avoid embarrassment for all concerned.
So you tell Focus on Faith, should talent matter for choir participants?
Comments
[June 10, 2008 7:18 PM]
Ed S.Maybe if they *really* desire a top-notch choir, they can take a play from the youth sports book. Have a "house league" and a "travel league". ;)
[June 17, 2008 8:37 AM]
CHRYSTALSO WHAT ARE THEY SINGING FOR...TO GLORIFY THE LORD OR THE CHOIR? MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE UNTIL THE LORD!! WE ARE NOT PERFECT SO WHY DENY SOMEONE THAT JOY IF THEY ARE A LITTLE TONE DEAF?