Posted by Rev. John Fullard on September 8, 2003, 9:28 am
Board Administrator

Greetings: Summer has come and gone. We are moving to fall-winter weather. Now is the time to lay-a-way that gift for that favorite musician, minister of music, or that special music person who have blessed you. Yes! Every year musicians suffer doing Chriatmas because folk don't have the money to buy gifts. Avoid that problem this year save and shop early. Get that gift for that choir member, pastor, or special one who have blessed you all year with the music ministry. Remember it is the thought that counts. Break away from the $1 store and give something good that you would treat yourself with. Time is out for the dollar gift....laughing... Remember it is more of a blessing to give than to receive. God Will reward you. Now is the time to start your christmas practice for December. You have about 10 good rehearsals to teach something new and difficult and different than last year. The routine is to wait till thanksgiving and start your practice than, Well my sistas and brothers if you do, you will be doing the Same old Stuff (SOS). Make your Christmas program special. Do something different... Try this if you don't have anything. Program...... 1. Lord's Prayer - Sing a new Version of it 2. Joy to the World - Hawkins Contemporary Style 3. Richard Smallwood - Get the Rejoice book, call and ask N'Time for it. Tell them I sent you and give you that Fullard discount for being one of my students. 4. Hallelujah Chorus -start now you will have it ready in the key of C. Get the music, it is E-Z. 5. Medley of Traditional carols. Have a trio sing a few.... 6. Gift giving time - exchange gifts or you just give until you are satified... Well....Got to run....but this will get you started early......and come Christmas, you will be glad you started your program practice early. God Bless.... REv. John Fullard 925 833 9379