Needing some advice

[Borealis]

I've been playing keyboards at my Church's 12:00 mass on and off for several years now (depending on my work schedule). My partner Toby and I have a straightfoward relationship when it comes to doing music at mass: she sings, I play and keep my mouth totally closed to avoid offending people with the horridness of my singing voice.

Now, the traditional choir's leader is retiring her position, and the post is coming up. Toby and I are considering applying to replace her, but as a two-person team instead of a solo, since she can't play the organ and I can't sing.

I'd like some advice from other Catholic music ministers on how we should make our proposal for the position. We have to present a proposal, but we're not sure exactly how to do it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Christy4Christ]

Borealis,

My mom was a song leader in the Catholic church for 25 years I will ask her to reply to you...




OK I asked my mom and she said the best thing to do is to go and talk to the Pastor of your parish directly. Explain to him basically what you have said here and tell him you are open to ideas and suggestions. She said this is how she always handled situations like this. She also said pray for God's will in the matter before you talk to the priest. I am sorry we couldn't be of more help.


Christy