A.I.M. 2006-2007 Handbook
AIM 2006-2007 Handbook
A Gift to Bring...
Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." What does a child have to give? A child can bring to choir a voice that is only his. No one else has a voice like his. A child can bring energetic movement, and no other body moves exactly like his. A child can bring a creative imagination, and no one else has the same creative ideas exactly like his. Thus, each child has been given a unique gift by our Almighty Creator that only he or she can share with others and return as Worship to our God.
A.I.M. Policies and
General Information
1. Enrollment - Enrollment in the choir program is not limited to church members. We do request that the parent(s) of the child accompany the child at enrollment time. Enrollment Days are Sunday, August 27 & Sept. 10 in the Worship Center Atrium.
2. Attendance - Please commit to attending regularly when you enroll your child. A child grows disinterested or feels left out if he gets behind in the learning process.
3. Absences - Attendance is recorded at each rehearsal. Parents are requested to inform the director if the child is to miss many rehearsals or singing in service/ Concerts. We will cancel or reschedule if there are too many absent.
4. Tardiness - We encourage the children to arrive on time in order to receive the full benefit of the choir rehearsal and arts acventures.
5. Wardrobe - We will be wearing special A.I.M. shirts with medium khaki colored pants each time we sing. Shirts will be available to order for $15 each at enrollment times.
Sunday Evening Schedule
4:00pm 1st/2nd Grade Arts Activity
3rd-5th Grade Choir
4:45pm 1st/2nd Grade Choir
3rd-5th Grade Arts Activity
5:30 Pick Up Children
What do children do in Angel Voices Choir?
They work with music to:
1. Find the singing voice and learn to sing on pitch.
2. Respond to music rhythmically through movement.
3. Play a variety of musical instruments.
4. Listen carefully to musical sounds and decide how music is put together.
5. Sing a wide variety of songs.
6. Begin to read musical notation.
They use music to learn how to worship by:
1. Becoming aware of how music makes them feel.
2. Memorizing songs and parts of hymns.
3. Beginning to develop their worship vocabulary.
4. visiting the church sanctuary and singing for special services of the Church.
They learn that music is something people
do together by:
1. Cooperating with and following caring, knowledgeable leaders.
2. Working in small groups.
3. Participating in a large performance group.
Grades 1st—2nd
Place: Adult Choir Rehearsal Room
Director: Julie Vandervliet
Accompanist: Bob Vandervliet
What do Children do in Joyful Sounds Choir?
They work with music to learn how to:
1. Sing with a beautiful tone as a choir.
2. Sing in harmony.
3. Read the notation of voice parts.
4. Play instrumental accompaniments.
5. Listen to music of various styles and periods.
6. Observe all musical markings on the page.
They use music to learn how to worship by:
1. Memorizing many hymns and anthems.
2. Serving as musical leaders in worship.
3. Rehearsing performance skills needed by a choir.
They learn that music is something people
do together by:
1. Following the instructions and conducting of the director.
2. Conducting hymns and anthems.
3. Cooperating in both small and large group experiences.
4. Working the their individual capacities.
Grades 3 - 5
Place: Adult Choir Rehearsal Room
Director: Julie Vandervliet
Accompanist: Bob Vandervliet
Give Your Child the Gift of Music
Every parent says: I want the BEST FOR MY CHILD, but what can I do to help my child learn music?
At Home:
1. Listen with your child to the kind of music you want your son or daughter to like.
2. Be a musical model for your child.
3. Participate in your child's musical play.
4. Encourage movements to music.
5. Encourage your child who is taking instrument lessons by sitting with or being near him while he practices.
6. Use music in your family worship times.
7. Give your child musical gifts.
At Church:
1. Enroll your child in the choir for his age group.
2. Participate in the praise/hymn singing in church services.
3. Support the Music Ministry.
4. Attend special musical programs with your child.
In Other Places:
1. Give your child lessons on a musical instrument. Supervise your child's practice and make sue that at least fifteen minutes every day are spent playing the instruments.
2. Encourage your child to participate in music activities at school.
3. Take your child to concerts.
4. Call your child's attention to music in the environment.
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