EPISCOPAL WORSHIP


I have prepared the following information I need regarding your
Worship Experience.  Please take a moment to address each 
question the best you can. 

Voluntaries

Prelude - How long is your prelude music?

Offertory - How long is your music during the offering?

Postlude - How long is your postlude music?

(answer the above in a range of minutes, so I can select 
 appropriate music)

Also, do you print Voluntary Information in your bulletin(s)? 

Hymns

Introductions - a full intro or a partial (i.e. refrain,
                1/2 verse, etc.)

Hymns announced or not?

Will your congregation enjoy Alternate Hymn Harmonizations or
Variations on the last verse of a hymn? Descants? Choral 
Preludes or Choral Intros to introduce a hymn?  Will there be
a choir or group to lead singing?

If so, I ask them to sing unison to support the congregation on
the verse utilizing an Alternate Hymn Harmonization.  If there 
is no support, is your congregation able to enjoy these extras 
and still be able to sing the hymn?

If hymn embellishments are acceptable, I will appreciate having 
the hymns I don't have faxed to me as soon as possible, so I 
can set up a Worship Folder for both the Hymns and the liturgy. 

Anthem

At what point in the service does the Choir typically perform 
their Anthem (i.e. Offering or another place)?

Liturgy

Is any of the liturgy sung?  If so, what intro is given (i.e. 
as written, chord, pitch, etc.)?  Please note below.  Also, 
make any additions to sung liturgy not listed.

Kyrie
Glory To God
Psalm
Sanctus (Holy, Holy)
Lord's Prayer
Agnus Dei

If the liturgy is taken straight from the Hymnal, I may have 
copies already in my files.  If not, I will need copies of the 
liturgy as well.  Let me know what Setting you are using, so I 
can check. 

Children's Message

Is there a Children's Message?  If so, do you like walking 
music for the Children to come forward and/or return to their 
seats or other classes?  I can play children's music or 
something different.

Communion

When should I partake, at the beginning or the end?

During distribution, is there any special music, sung hymns, or 
quiet music?

Quiet Music

Is there any other place where quiet music is appropriate, other 
than possibly during Communion?


I think this covers all music possibilities.  If I missed 
anything or you have something to add, please feel free to 
include in your response. 

If you have any questions, please give me a call at 
(713) 668-2248, leave a message and my Call Notes will page me.

You can email this back to me as an attachment or fax it to me 
at (713) 668-7000.  Your prompt assistance in providing this 
information is greatly appreciated.  Also, please provide any 
additional contact information in case I need to speak with you 
further.

In His Service, 

Linda A. Hazelip