Being a chorister whose main offering is enthusiasm and is very much lacking in the musical talent department, I 've often wondered if things would have been different for me if I had a few musical opportunities when I was younger. So I am attempting to give the kids more opportunities to share their talents.
Kids are invited to play prelude music while the classes are coming in for singing time. Most are piano but one is violin. I bought a couple of beginning primary songs books and lend them out to the kids. I call the parents and let them know that "Joseph would like to play prelude for primary, so would you help him pick an appropriate song and he can play it in 3 or 4 weeks?" Then I pass it on to someone else. We've had piano and violin players.
It's a great way to share talent without cutting into primary time.
Also, I've worked with the ward music director and told him that more of the primary kids would like an opportunity to sing in sacrament meeting. so we are giving the opportunity for kids to sing in small groups or with their families. I am personally calling each kid and making sure that everyone has the opportunity. Some don't want to. But surprisingly most have agreed especially if their mom or other family friends join them.
I'm just wondering what the rest of you are doing about getting kids to stretch and grow and if you have any good ideas to share to help encourage your young ones to realize that they can invite the spirit through music and their talent does not need to be at a phenomenal level to touch the hearts of those around them.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Erica
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