Worship Leaders? part 2

 

Worship Leaders? part 2

          Second, I seldom see a song leader who actually  leads the people in singing. The congregational song leader should direct the music with passion.  The character of the song leader’s conducting gestures should reflect the essence and character of the song he or she is trying to represent with conducting gestures. The conductor should remember that he or  she is leading the congregation in presenting a musical offering unto God, and that it should be a meaningful musical offering which is, as much as is possible, without blemish.  The director is not leading the congregation in singing songs for fun, but rather, he or she is  leading them as they  are responding to God through singing!

          Third, the facial expressions of the song leader should mirror the message of the text. Believe it or not, the conductor’s visage should change as the meaning of the text changes.  The body language of the song leader should be a non-verbal effusion of the director’s inner desire to express the meaning of the text and the music part of the music.  When the music "weeps, the conductor should obviously be moved with great compassion.  When the music rejoices, he or she should almost burst with enthusiasm and obvious joyful, passionate expression   through both  conducting and facial expression!  I believe that Church Music Matters and that a strong philosophy of worship conducting also matters and will effectively change the worship experience!  Remember, every music choice we make exudes from our music philosophy.

Thought for the Day

Sometimes I think we should sing J.S. Bach's "Sleepers Awake" after some directors lead congregational singing.