CGBK73 Of Primary Importance, Volume III Book
Description
Whether you are an experienced director or someone new to children's choirs, Of Primary Importance equips and guides you through a full choir year. Volumes I and II, written by Helen Kemp, have been favorites of children's choir directors for many years. Adding Of Primary Importance, Volume III to your toolkit will provide you with a three year curriculum cycle! This excellent resource is just what you need to develop your singers into genuine worship leaders as you guide and nurture them in their growing faith.
Of Primary Importance, Volume III contains:
An introduction packed full of inspirational teaching ideas by Heather Potter.
Anthem, hymn, scripture, and liturgical symbol suggestions for each month of the choir year.
Anthem teaching plans for each month written by veteran children's choir directors.
Writers of the anthem lesson plans:
Mark Patterson
Meg Granum
Lynn Shaw Bailey
Becki Slagle Mayo
David Hein
Paula Wamsley
Doris Granum
Terry D. Taylor
Volume III suggested anthems and composers:
CGA1251 Shout with Joy, Mark Patterson
CGA1268, God, You Enfold Me, Hal H. Hopson, arr.
CGA1322 The Lord God Made Them All, Lynn Shaw Bailey and Becki Slagle Mayo
CGA1227, Emmanuel Will Come, Becki Slagle Mayo
CGA1172 The Heavens Declare the Glory of God, James Brighton
CGA1234 Yesu Kwetu ni Rafiki, Mark Burrows, arr.
CGA1357 Guide Us, Lord; Mark Patterson
CGA1453 The Lord is Risen!, Helen Kemp, arr.
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