Atkinson Congregational Church Music Survey

Music Survey to assist in the search for a new Music Director for ACC

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey, which we hope will guide the Music Director Search Team in its search for new music leadership for our church, and in shaping the musical offering at Atkinson Congregational Church going forward. Everyone's input and welcomed and valued.

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* 1. I/we have attended ACC for:

five years or less

more than five years but less than fifteen years

fifteen years or more

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* 2. What worship style do you MOST prefer?

Traditional - Choir, Music from Hymnal, use of organ, use of liturgy such as responsive readings

Contemporary - projecting words to songs on screens, newer and/or praise music, use of instruments other than organ/piano

Blended - a mixture of both traditional and contemporary styles

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How often do you sing in worship?

Regularly

Sometimes

Rarely

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* 4. If you don't sing, why not?

Hymns are too hard

Music isn't inspirational (slow and/or boring)

No one else is singing

I prefer to listen

I never sing anywhere (not even the shower)

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* 5. I think these are effective instruments for enhancing worship (check all that apply)

Organ

Piano

Bell Choir

Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass)

Various Brass instruments (trumpet, trombone, etc)

Various woodwind instruments

Guitar (acoustic or electric)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. The Chancel (adult) Choir welcomes new members. Which level of participation is right for you?

I could participate seasonally

I could participate for special performances

I would if I knew that people of any skill level were welcome

I would if only skilled people were participating

I would if a greater variety of music is used

Singing in the choir might not be the best fit for me

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* 7. Please choose where on the scale you feel the Music Director should be described:

Gifted Performer

Solid Performer

Neutral

Good Educator and Choir Leader

Gifted Educator and Choir Leader

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* 8. What suggestions do you have for our Music Program?

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* 9. I play an instrument and would like to be contacted about opportunities to bring this talent to worship. Also, if you are interested in the Bell Choir, please tell us here. (please include name, instrument, and contact info)

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* 10. What would help our music ministry be more engaging, not just for you, but to help newcomers/new Christians to more fully experience God's presence?