The music director doesn't usually choose the sacrament meeting hymns. The ward music chairperson has this assignment, under the direction of the bishopric. We get a list of the subject matter chosen for the speakers to speak on, and are asked to choose hymns to co-inside with the topic. It's not always easy...
GeorgeAugust 31, 2015
Handbook 2, 14.4.4 " In addition to using hymns that are already known and loved, members are encouraged to become acquainted with new or less familiar hymns. Music leaders should try to achieve a good balance between familiar favorites and hymns that are not as well known (see “Hymns for Congregations,” Hymns, 380–81)."
Mary ReedAugust 31, 2015
The music director doesn't usually choose the sacrament meeting hymns. The ward music chairperson has this assignment, under the direction of the bishopric. We get a list of the subject matter chosen for the speakers to speak on, and are asked to choose hymns to co-inside with the topic. It's not always easy...
GeorgeAugust 31, 2015
Handbook 2, 14.4.4 " In addition to using hymns that are already known and loved, members are encouraged to become acquainted with new or less familiar hymns. Music leaders should try to achieve a good balance between familiar favorites and hymns that are not as well known (see “Hymns for Congregations,” Hymns, 380–81)."