Every choir has its own rituals and traditions. The most common of these are the welcoming of new members, the saying of prayers before rehearsal, and the singing of the national anthem.
Before you begin your rehearsal, thank God for the opportunity to sing with others in His name. You may wish to use one of these short prayers for this purpose:
“We thank You, Lord God Almighty, for giving us this day our daily bread.” (Matt. 6:11)
“We thank You for Your gifts of music and harmony.”
“Help us to be good listeners today.”
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Short prayers to say before choir rehearsal
You’ve probably heard it said that you should not pray when you are in a hurry. When you are rushing, your mind is distracted, and you cannot concentrate on what you are saying or thinking.
That is why it is so important to have a few short prayers that you can say whenever you need them.
Here are some examples of short prayers that can be said before choir rehearsal:
Dear Lord, help me to sing in your praise with my whole heart and soul. Let me glorify Your name through my music. Let my singing be pleasing to You and to others who hear me sing.
Lord Jesus Christ, I thank You for the gift of music, which gives pleasure to people all over the world. I thank You for giving me the talent and ability to sing well. Help me use this talent wisely, so that You may be glorified through my singing.
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, thank You for all the blessings You have given me today! Bless this choir rehearsal with peace and harmony; give us joy as we sing together; bring us closer together as a group; and please bless everyone who hears our music!
Dear Lord, thank you for the opportunity to sing your praises and spread your message to others. Please give us the strength and energy we need for rehearsal today. We know that without your strength, we can do nothing. Thank you for this privilege of singing your words, and may our voices ring true!
Dear God, thank you for this opportunity to sing with my friends. I pray that we may sing together in harmony and peace this evening, and that we may be filled with your spirit as we do it.
Dear God,
We come before you today to ask for your guidance and strength as we prepare for our upcoming concert. Please help us to remember that it is not about us, but about you, and the gift of music you have given us. Help us to use this gift in a way that brings glory to you and your name.
In Jesus’s name we pray, Amen
Dear Lord,
Please give me the strength to sing today.
I am not my best when I am tired, and I know that sometimes I can feel tired even when I’m not tired. So please give me the strength to sing today.
Help me to be joyful in the presence of others, and help me to let go of any feelings of self-doubt or insecurity that may come up when I’m singing with my choir.
Help me to remember that music is for everyone—that it was made for all of us, and that it is meant to bring joy and healing into our lives. Help me to remember this when I’m singing along with my choir today.
Dear God,
Thank you for this opportunity to sing with other people. We are here because we love your music and want to share it with others. Help us today to be open and honest in our efforts. We know that we will make mistakes; please help us to remember that those mistakes are part of the learning process, and not a reflection on our worth as human beings. May we treat each other with kindness and respect, even when we’re frustrated or angry. And may we always remember that everything we do is for you.
