There are many ways you can help your worship team vocalists sing strong with confidence. One thing I discovered this past year is that the right key is the key!

Last year I would introduce a song usually by listening to the cd then having the band try it and vocals sing. Many times they would like the song, however the vocalist would be struggling trying to sing out of their range, or flipping octaves between verse and chorus. Since the music was printed and we had already worked on learning in the original key, it was hard to change keys and we usually just struggled through.

This year we tried something different. This year every new song was first introduced to the vocals. After they learned the basic tune we found the key that best suited their voices. I made a note of the key and then during the next week would print music accordingly.

I have really noticed a difference in a few key areas:
1. They enjoy it more- When they are comfortable with the key they don’t have to worry about how they will hit the notes, and less worry means more fun.
2. They are stronger- Since we chose a key that fits their range they are more confident and sing out.
3. They get more done- Since we no longer take time out in rehearsal searching for keys with the whole band, and transposing music 2-3 times we get more done, learn more music and get better as a band.

What tips do you have for developing vocalists?

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1. The Importance of Teaching
2. Just a Glimpse
3. Appreciating Your Worship Team- Ask for Feedback

I had a thought today during worship that has seemed to haunt me all day long. I wonder what difference it all made. The songs were rehearsed, sermon prepared, and video cued. 200+ people came in, had a “great” service, and 200+ people left. From all the technical aspects it went fine.
I am sure there were lives changed that I will never know about. I do have faith that God spoke to someone today in a profound way. My prayer is that the people who walked in and out the door, myself definitley included, have been changed in some way that is evident in our lives this week.
Ok.. that was my thought.. here is our list.
People Get Ready- Not exactly our version.
Victory in Jesus
God of Wonders
Meet with Me
Video- Evangelism Linebacker
Liturgical Dance Song-Silent Night 911(Youtube Video)

So.. how did things go with your service?

Let us know and read others services on Fred McKinnon’s Sunday Setlists

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1. Sunday Setlist 2-22-09
2. Sunday Setlist 12/28/08
3. Sunday Setlist 12/20/09