It can be difficult to get members involved in choir and singing at church. One way to have a little fun is to hold Christian karaoke nights.
For some of us that thought of karaoke sends chills down our spine but for others it's a lot of fun. So don't' be surprised if you are met with some resistance when you suggest it. Give the idea some time to catch hold. Soon you'll have members begging to participate.
Have you ever wondered where karaoke came from? It all began in Japan and it soon had spread around the globe. How it originated still remains a mystery but rumor has it, it began in a snack bar in Kobe when the evening's entertainment didn't show. He popped some cassettes in the player then encouraged patrons to sing.
Karaoke comes from the word Kara which means empty and oke which means orchestra, for a full meaning of empty orchestra. Rather fitting since the music ha been stripped to include only the instrumental tracks with no vocals. The singer then provides the vocals and the fun of it all is that the vocals are done by everyday people some with a great singing voice and some well - not so good.
Now if everyone was a terrific singer your get together might be just a tad boring but throw in those voices that aren't so great, add the ones that make your skin crawl and you've got a terrific evening with plenty of song and prayer.
The person singing is given a microphone, the music plays in the background and the lyrics appear across the screen. Sing alone or put a group together. Besides a great way to encourage group get together, karaoke is also the perfect way for the choir to practice.
Originally the track would be recorded on tape but today with the advancements in technology they are usually recorded on CD and they often incorporate graphics. You can download all kinds of Christian music from online sites. In fact you can download just about any song that's ever been written.
You can buy karaoke equipment for home or commercial use. Depending on how serious your church group plans to get will determine what equipment would be best. You can also get software that turns your computer into a karaoke machine.
It's become big business in the past few years and it continues to grow as it spread its wings into different markets. If you're wondering why it's suddenly the rave, no one knows for sure.
Perhaps it's because deep down we all want to be a star and getting up in front of the mic singing our heart out gives us our 5 minutes of fame. And who cares if we sound awful. There's no fear of failure or rejection and courtesy says you clap no matter what. It is just what it is - a fantasy moment that can provide a lot of fun.
If you've never got up in front of a crowd of people and made a complete fool of yourself you have no idea what you've missed. There's a freedom that and exhilaration that occurs. And who can resist the chance to be the life of the party.
With attendance dwindling at church functions, especially those for the young, this Christian karaoke is a terrific way to generate some new interest. But be ready for your small group suddenly growing exponentially.
