Please print this survey and return it to the Church Office after completing it. Your contribution is valued. Thank you!

Please circle the appropriate demographical information:

Your Age:

Under 25 25 – 39 40 – 60 60+ years

Your Affiliation with Trinity:

Member Adherent Other: __________________

1. Please indicate how important the following features of Trinity’s music ministry are to you by circling the appropriate number

(1 – Not Important, 2 – Slightly Unimportant, 3 – Neutral, 4 – Somewhat Important, 5 – Very Important):

Feature of Trinity’s Music Ministry	Importance of Feature to You
Regular Use of Organ	1 2 3 4 5
Regular Use of Piano	1 2 3 4 5
Regular Participation of Chancel Choir	1 2 3 4 5
Regular Participation of Intergenerational/Ad-Hoc Choirs	1 2 3 4 5
Regular Participation of Children & Youth	1 2 3 4 5
Regular Use of Voices United	1 2 3 4 5
Regular Use of More Voices	1 2 3 4 5
Instrumental Preludes and Postludes	1 2 3 4 5
Musical Events Outside of Worship (e.g. “Trial by Jury” Cabaret Event, “Stand By Me” Performance)	1 2 3 4 5
Inclusion of Other Musical Groups in Worship (e.g. Chaplain’s Brass, Synergy Handbell Choir)	1 2 3 4 5
Use of Worship Music with Inclusive Language	1 2 3 4 5
Use of Worship Music with Progressive Theology	1 2 3 4 5
Use of Diverse & Contemporary Worship Music	1 2 3 4 5
Use of Traditional Worship Music	1 2 3 4 5
Advent Lessons and Carols Service	1 2 3 4 5
Christmas Lessons and Carols Service	1 2 3 4 5
Good Friday Service with a heavy musical emphasis	1 2 3 4 5

2. Please prioritize the following characteristics of a music director by ranking each characteristic from 1 to 10. Use 1 to indicate the characteristic you feel is most important and use 10 to indicate the characteristic you feel is least important:

I want a music director that is…	Rank from 1 – 10
Kind & Friendly	___________
Well-Organized	___________
Detail-Oriented	___________
A Good Team Member	___________
Committed to Developing Relationships with Children & Youth	___________
Committed to Musical Excellence	___________
Committed to Nurturing Spirituality	___________
A Competent Choral Conductor	___________
A Competent Organist	___________
A Competent Pianist	___________

3. Please elaborate on the information you have already listed by writing additional comments at the bottom of this page.

Use one or more of these questions as a guide if you wish. Feel free to attach an additional sheet if the space provided is not adequate.

a) What has been your most memorable musical experience at Trinity?

b) If you have had an occasion to work with the Music Director for a specific service (wedding, funeral), were you happy with the result? What was positive or negative about the experience?

c) Do you feel that the hymns and choral offerings are appropriate for your theological beliefs? Are they inspirational to you? Is there anything you would want to change?

d) How do you feel about the way in which youth are included in Trinity's music programs?

e) Have you ever considered joining the choir, if even occasionally? How could this be made to happen?

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