The time has come in your service for ministry through music; your choir, soloist or instrumentalist has started a special number that they have meticulously prepared. You know that the message of the song is poignant and purposeful, but how can you help to keep your congregation’s attention and emphasize the theme of the special music?
A great way to creat visual impact and added emphasis is through long Playing backgrounds. These backgrounds are usually 3 minutes or more in length and can be used to emphasize the message of the song. Have a short meeting with the music minister to find out what the song is about; if it is an instrumental piece you can discuss what a good theme visually would be to enhance the music. Once you have decided on a theme you can then find a long play that visually enhances the music. By adding this medium to the music your congregation will get a visual picture and will then use more of their senses, which enables them to remeber theme or message of the music and helps to generate longer interest.
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