Person C doesn't know anything about music but insists that the church use its resources wisely. As the list of demands grows, the worship leader's hair turns grayer. There are no easy answers for the cost vs. quality dilemma or for other issues involved in selecting music materials. Nonetheless, there are ways to ease some of the pressure on worship leaders by helping them purchase topnotch supplies at reasonable prices. Ask music companies if they have a budget line.
Some companies run a product line of recycled material at discount rates.
Ask about choral clubs and subscription programs . Most music companies have choral clubs that offer discounts on sheet music, songbooks, hymnals, and recordings. Brentwood Kids Choral Club offers selections from Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing and Brentwood Kids Record Company. Members receive up to four music mailings over 12 months, a 15 percent discount, and a free music voucher. Ask music companies about reading sessions or workshops .