My Calling as a Ward Music Specialist

Responsibilities

The Lord is grateful for your willingness to serve in His Church. Below is an overview of the responsibilities for your calling.

Purpose of Music in the Church

Sacred music increases faith in Jesus Christ. It invites the Spirit and teaches doctrine. It also creates a feeling of reverence, unifies members, and provides a way to worship Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. The Lord declared, “My soul delighteth in the song of the heart” (Doctrine and Covenants 25:12). (See General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 19.1.)

Ward Music Specialist

Ward music specialists help ward members increase faith in and worship of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through sacred music. They may be called to help provide music training in the ward (see 19.4.3.5). For details about music training, see section 19.6 of the General Handbook.

Guidelines and Policies

For additional policies and guidelines, such as obtaining music, use of meetinghouse instruments for practice, or community choirs, see section 19.7 of the General Handbook.