PROTESTANT 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)? 

Choral / Congregational Music

Is there a Choral Introit for the Choir?  Or, a Gathering Song 
for the Congregation?  If so, what intro is given (i.e. as 
written, chord, pitch, etc.)? 

Is there a Call to Prayer or Prayer Response for the Choir 
and/or Congregation?  If so, what intro is given (i.e. as 
written, chord, pitch, etc.)? 

Is there a Benediction Response for the Choir and/or Congregation?  
If so, what intro is given (i.e. as written, chord, pitch, etc.)? 


Liturgy 

Is any of the liturgy sung?  If so, please identify and what intro 
is given (i.e. as written, chord, pitch, etc.)? 

Psalm
Gloria Patri 
Doxology 

If sung 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.


Communion

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

Is any liturgy during Communion sung?  If so, please identify and 
what intro is given (i.e. as written, chord, pitch, etc.)? 

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


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. 


Quiet Music 

Is there any other place where quiet music is appropriate? 


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