Teach children the basics. Before getting started in a church choir, teach children about the different segments of the choir based on the vocal range of each singer. Group students according to whether they are soprano, contralto or tenor.
Teach students to practice singing notes within their vocal range. Once children can comfortably sing basic notes, you can begin to teach and practice harmonies.
Teach students the history and origin of various types of church music. Students can become familiar with standard gospel music by learning about traditional African-American folk music, which evolved from spiritual to gospel music. Students should learn about the rich bluegrass and folk music from the American South, which features many elements of Irish and Scottish folk music. Students can research the lyrics to their favorite folk song and perform it for their peers.
Assign third grade students a simple research paper on the history of church music. Students can research the lyrics to their favorite folk song and perform it for their peers.
Teach students the importance of rehearsal and dedication to a task, as well as how to take pride in the exhibition of their talents. In rehearsal, students should learn the words to the songs and recognize any cues from the choir leader,