2016 Music/Worship Ministry Plan
Growth in Younger Populations
A. Creative Arts Summer Camp
- Seek to expand enrollment to 40 children: There are 42 registered for August 1-4
- Possible middle school option or second week elementary camp
B. Children’s Choir Emphasis: Have sung numerous times in worship
- Emphasis on recruitment and communication: by weekly communication
- Seek to increase numbers of children participating: doubled average attendance
C. Young Adult Ensemble or Intergenerational Ensemble
- Singing more often in worship and/or social functions: Have sung 4 times
- Finding times and places to promote BBC
Diversity and Openness
A. Provide more Mass Choir experiences for All ages: youth and adults have combined 3 times
B. Host High School or Middle School Choirs/Retreats at BBC:
PRP High School in the winter, Waggoner HS in the Spring, Local piano concert in spring
C. Counting/Attendance on the Road
D. Participate in the Pentecost event at St. Stephen in the Spring: singing May 15
E. Sing at extended care facilities or nonprofit facilities in the area
Outside the Walls
A. Participate in the winter and summer Jubilate choral experience: January and June
B. Host the Holiday Concert by the Louisville Orchestra: Set for Dec. 13
C. Better promotion and expansion of Courtyard Concert Series: First one is April 17, Second is June 5
D. Seek ways to take our choral and instrumental groups out to the community
Balancing Traditions and Values
A. Usage of traditional hymns and new hymn texts: 77 different hymns in 6 months
B. Usage of Louisville Orchestra players in worship: Several times this winter/spring
C. Quality choral literature that runs the gamut of styles: This has been accomplished the first quarter
D. Celebrate and emphasize Traditional Worship: Each week we have crafted such services