Binkley Church

During Leandra’s sabbatical, she has asked the congregation to reflect on the role of music at Binkley. Please consider the following questions. We appreciate your input! If you would like to provide further comments, please feel free to contact any of the music committee: Gretchen Aylsworth, Roal Carlson, Tammy Griffith, Janice Pope, Susan Read, Ellen Stutts, and Sue Wallace.

1. What do you see as the functions of music in the life of our church? Please rate the following items from "Very Important" to "Less Important".

Sets tone for worship service.

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Less Important

Gives congregation a chance to directly participate in worship.

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Less Important

Teaches children about God.

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Less Important

Provides general music education for children.

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Less Important

Provides fellowship opportunities.

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Less Important

Use the spaces provided to answer the next four questions.

2. Tell us about any other functions of our music program, and their importance to you.

3. What do you like best about the present music ministry of Binkley?

4. What aspects of the current music ministry would you like to change?

5. When you are on your way to worship at Binkley, what do you most look forward to?

6. Which idea more closely reflects your opinions about music at Binkley?

a. It is more important that musicians (chancel choir, soloists, instrumentalists) have a certain level of musical ability, even if that means that some people are not able to contribute as musicians.

b. It is more important to allow anyone who wants to contribute as a musician to do so, even if the overall quality of the music is not as high.

7. Please let us know what types of music you would like to hear at Binkley, by rating the listed items below.

Contemporary praise music

Want More

Want Less

Want the same as we now have

Classical choral pieces, sometimes in Latin or other languages

Want More

Want Less

Want the same as we now have

Contemporary choral pieces

Want More

Want Less

Want the same as we now have

Pieces reflecting various cultures and ethnicities

Want More

Want Less

Want the same as we now have

Traditional hymns

Want More

Want Less

Want the same as we now have

Contemporary hymns

Want More

Want Less

Want the same as we now have

Guest groups from other churches

Want More

Want Less

Want the same as we now have

Instrumentalists

Want More

Want Less

Want the same as we now have

Musicals

Want More

Want Less

Want the same as we now have

Tell us any other types of music you would like to hear at Binkley.

8. Name up to three of your favorite hymns.

Hymn A:

Hymn B:

Hymn C:

9. Name up to three hymns you would like the children of Binkley to learn.

Hymn for Children A:

Hymn for Children B:

Hymn for Children C:

10. Describe your idea of the Minister of Music's role. What particular skills or gifts should this person have?

11. What is your age range?

12. Do you have a child under the age of 18?

Yes

14. Please check all that apply:

I sing/have sung in a Binkley choir.

I have a child/grandchild who sings/has sung in a Binkley choir.

I play/have played with one of Binkley's small ensemble groups (Binkley Ringers, Binkely Brass, CHIME).

I have offered solos as part of Binkley's worship.

I have participated in a musical at Binkley.

I sit on/have sat on Binkley's Music Committee or Worship Committee.

I have participated in Binkley's Music Program in another way (list in next box).

Other:

13. How long have you been attending Binkley Church?

Up to 3 years

4-10 years

11-25 years

26 years or more

15. What is your church background?

I grew up attending Binkley or a church similar to Binkley.

I grew up attending a traditional Baptist church.

I grew up attending church of another denomination.

I grew up active in another religion.

I began attending church as an adult.

16. If you do not currently participate in a Binkley ensemble, would you like to?

Yes

17. If you do not currently participate in the music program at Binkley, why not? Please check all that apply.

I am too busy or can't commit to a regular practice schedule.

Childcare is an issue for me.

I don't like the style of music.

I am too shy.

I feel I am not "musical" enough.

Other (list below)

Other:

Anything else you'd like to tell us about music at Binkley?


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