Directing a Church Children's Choir 101 (Premium)
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Welcome to the course!
[Audio] Welcome to the course!
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Module 1

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Welcome to Module 1
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Part 1: Fostering Spiritual Growth
1.3 Choosing Hymns and Songs
1.4 Including Prayers and Devotions
1.5 Part 2: Planning the Choir Year
1.6 What to Include in Your Yearly Plan
1.7 Year-at-a-Glance Chart + Project 1
[Audio Lesson] Module 1, Part 1
[Audio Lesson] Module 1, Part 2
Module 2

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Welcome to Module 2
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Part 1: Working with Children's Voices
2.3 Breath and Movement
2.4 Vocal Warm-Ups
2.5 Part 2: Choosing Music
2.6 Evaluating a New Anthem + Project 2
[Audio Lesson] Module 2, Part 1
[Audio Lesson] Module 2, Part 2
A Prayer for Humility (Unison) by Mark Patterson
How to Teach Your Children's Choir to Sing in Parts
40 Call & Response Songs and Games for Children's Choir
34 Anthems by Black Composers (Two-Part and Three-Part)
Module 3

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Welcome to Module 3
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Part 1: Studying the Score
3.3 How to Develop a Teaching Sequence
3.4 Part 2: Creating Engaging Rehearsals
3.5 Planning Rehearsals
3.6 Sample Rehearsal Plan + Project 3
[Audio Lesson] Module 3, Part 1
[Audio Lesson] Module 3, Part 2
Fun, Easy Gathering Activities for Children's Choir
16 Clapping Games for Children's Choir
15 Singing Games for Children's Choir
12 Practical Transition Songs to Teach to Your Children's Choir
Module 4

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Welcome to Module 4
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Part 1: Developing Musicianship
4.3 Teaching Rote-to-Note
4.4 10 Steps to Reading Music
4.5 Teaching Music-Reading and Choral Methods
4.6 Part 2: Preparing to Teach
4.7 Visual Aids, the Art of Teaching + Project 4
[Audio Lesson] Module 4, Part 1
[Audio Lesson] Module 4, Part 2
Anthem Examples
How to Teach a Song or Anthem By Rote
6 Strategies for Helping a Child Discover Their Singing Voice
How to Use Color to Teach Music Literacy
2021 Reading Session Picks
Bonus Module

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Recruiting and Sustaining Your Choir Ministry [eBook]
Bonus Training: The Benefits of Teaching Solfege to Your Children's Choir
Solfege Resource Guide
Bonus Training: How to Celebrate the Church Year with Your Children's Choir
Celebrate the Church Year Resource Guide
Bonus Training: A Guide to Starting and Directing a Children's Handbell Choir
Children's Handbell Choir Resource Guide
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Here are a few more digital resources that might be helpful to you as you plan and prepare for your choir year.

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