SPARKLERS (WATCHING THE OLD PASS AWAY AND THE NEW TAKING ITS PLACE) PRACTICE No. 02 DATE: 06 January 2008 Things that we are going to implement: 1. Sparklers’ own calendar of events 2. A proper structure to Sparklers Practice - Practice will be held once every two weeks - 5 pm: start off with prayer; settle the admin stuff, if any. - 5.30 pm: musicians and singers will practice separately. Musicians will try to add individuality to the music; singers will try to add new steps, make sure you know how to sing the songs well, come out with ways to interact with kids more through the songs. - 6 pm: a singer will lead the sequence. - 6.30 pm: a short sharing by someone - 6.35 pm: pray for prayer requests and ministry - 6.40 pm: end
3. Teachers will be helping out for the 7pm service.
4. Preparation for the June event : Heart of Worship - Overall- in-charge: Xueli (Rachel will guide her along) - Main Committee: Sandra, Joshua, Zara, Joanna, Olivia, Matthew
Things we did during practice: Musicians and singers: 1. New music introduction to the song Royalty - The introduction starts with keyboard playing chorus with singers singing along to it slowly. Then at the end we drag the chord a bit with singers dragging the 'to be...' then we count together 1 2 3 4 then start the song as per normal. - Then we end off with a roll on the last chord, which is a C. We end at the end of the bridge. - Sequence: slowC, Intro, V, C, V, C, B
2. Medley for the songs Above All and Through It All - key of G
3. There is no bridge for Through It All Singers: 1. Redefined the actions to the songs Royalty and My Life Is In You
2. Added new actions for the song Above All
3. Memorise the lyrics for Above All
4. Rachel and Olivia will try out the marching left and right for the song God Is Our Father Feedback for singers: 1. If time permits, it’s good to play a short game before service. – Rachel
2. The hi-fives for the song Superhero worked well. – Annabella and Salome
Things to take note for next practice on 13 January 2008: - We will be practicing for the following two weeks.
- We will discuss in detail about the recruitment drive.
- Singers are to think of creative ideas and actions that can engage the children in praise and worship.
- Musicians are to prepare for their respective songs. 20 January 2008 1. One Way - Edwin 2. My God Is So Big - kingston 3. Jesus Loves The Little Children - Matthew 4. I Could Sing Of Your Love 5. Super Strong God 27 January 2008 1. This is the day - 2. I Believe In Jesus - Joshua 3. From The Rising Of The Sun 4. Lord I Lift Your Name On High 5. I Will Seek - Sandra
