Worship is nothing more than music....?

I have discovered over the past week or so that I am a little skeptical about music programs in the Christian Church. Jason Clark's blog "We're not singing anymore...or are we....?"
really struck a chord in my spirit. I was the director of media arts and worship for about 2 years at this church in Northern CO. My time there was brilliant. I learned a lot about ministry, God, people, and most importantly I learned a ton about myself and my relationship with God. In that experience the Music portion of the service took priority over everything else. In our western culture I feel that goes for the Majority of Churches. I don't really understand that mind set anymore. I agree with the idea of community worship and the importance of singing praises to God. However, the one thing I am currently struggling with is why we make the music A priority? The church I attend currently is the most spiritually sound church I have ever been apart of. But for me to say that there is nothing I disagree with, would just be a lie. My church is currently struggling financially (Which church isn't?). The church has had to cut numerous positions to start regaining financial control. Now back to the topic of worship. Our worship band is phenomenal. The band is full of some of the best musicians I think I have ever heard. I found out why they were so good, they are all paid professional musicians. And I can only imagine how much they get paid. One of the positions that was cut was the small group coordinator. Beyond him being an all around stellar guy, his position of coordinator is vital to the health of our church. I personally believe that the small group system is just as important as singing a couple of songs. Beyond that, community through discussion is possibly more worshipful than singing a couple of pop songs anyway. Don't get me wrong, I love my church. But this is my current issue.
I think about priorities within the church. I ponder what I can do to be the change. I have come up with some pretty good ideas but it's hard for me to be apart of something I do not agree with. I was given an opportunity to help out with the music ministry and have decided to decline all offers based on these feelings and emotions. I feel worship is important. But I think we should tone down the production and really worship. Maybe have a Sunday every now and then where it's just a guy/girl and A guitar. I understand that the church needs to do things to make people interested in church, and music is a huge part of that. But I think MTV should stay in NY and cable and out of the church. The days of the Worship Performer rather than Lead Worshiper, are quickly going away....