My wife and I conduct auditions for our church worship team and we always make sure the person auditioning is as prepared and as comfortable as possible. This includes letting them know what songs to practice for at least a week ahead of time. We also make sure they have attended the church's connect class where they learn the mission and vision of the pastor and church and have attended for more than 3 months. We have them play or sing with the tracks on Ableton. We're all volunteers though so I'm sure churches that pay their musicians have to treat it differently.
For electric players specifically id say that another awesome way to be prepared for an audition (or just on Sunday mornings in general) is to learn all the guitar parts as well as any lead lines that are done by keys as well. In my experience if for some reason the keys player can't play the line or just has to fill in something else, electric guitar is usually next in line to fill in that part! (Like the Christ is enough lead line for instance). And same for keys players probably!
Ha, I’m about to have a audition for my student team here in about 3 days! I’ve been preparing for the last month and a half so I got step one down definitely lol 😂
I have never heard of a church asked church member to audition, as a singer or musician. New concept to me.... how many folks in your church play instruments or can sing? My experience may 1 or 2 , no need to auditions in my case.
Weird how it’s different based on areas. Some need bass players. Some need guitar players. Some need singers. Some need piano/keyboard players. Few need drummers....🤣 actually hearing a lack of drummers is a first for me but I believe it happens. Some need all thee above....
Im a drummer and i use to play at church growing up and then i move to an other church and you have to audition i dislike that because for me is like ok you have to be really good to worship God they make it seem like this is a concert i feel that appearance shoildnt have to play a role in you wanting to worship God with other musicians. It sucks that discourages alot of people
Carlos Cervantes it is a JOB. It is no different that applying for a secular job. No employer in their right mind would hire someone based solely on a resume. In order to maintain the quality of worship at a church, a good worship leader or pastor will make sure you will be a good fit for the team and church, ultimately making the worship experience better. It is also important that you be skilled at your instrument. Just because someone can “play guitar” or “play drums” doesn’t mean they know how to play a certain style of music, or that their ability level is on par with the level of proficiency a particular church requires. An audition is not meant to discourage, but ultimately the WL has to do what’s best for the team and the church.... and sometimes an audition is a way to weed out the folks that won’t fit.
Tim Pack What we have here is for the most part pretty standard in a modern worship setting. Excellence, quality, proficiency etc. a must. I would exercise a bit more caution as a leader in how we express our views bro. The afore mentioned qualifications, if we're honest,is where many leaderships criteria is satisfied. Why? The moment someone points out our need everyone of ours, to be different, to be above the worlds standard, you're either legalistic or a pharisaical looney... No my friend it is not like any other job. All this content is good and useful enough to get us through the demands of modern churching. If all we pursue is providing a "good worship experience" in the context of this present culture,... good on ya.. Is it, 'As it is in heaven"???
Why should we chose who can lead worship? We should give everyone a chance and we can never tell how strong they are in their faith. You got to pray on it you can’t just decide on your first impression. It’s a big deal!
This video was directed specifically at people who are planning to audition for a worship team, and auditions are meant to focus and showcase a person’s musical skill level.
Just nailed my first drum audition today!
My wife and I conduct auditions for our church worship team and we always make sure the person auditioning is as prepared and as comfortable as possible. This includes letting them know what songs to practice for at least a week ahead of time. We also make sure they have attended the church's connect class where they learn the mission and vision of the pastor and church and have attended for more than 3 months. We have them play or sing with the tracks on Ableton. We're all volunteers though so I'm sure churches that pay their musicians have to treat it differently.
@David Valencia Have you sought out any feedback from leadership?
This great. I’m actually gonna send this to everyone who’s gonna audition for our team. It’s a great prep video. Thanks guys!!
This is great. I’ll send this to our auditionees :)
How to prepare for a worship team audition.
Step 1: Prepare
You might be surprised how many people don’t... 😅
I need these tips for when I audition,thanks for making a video like this
Thanks !… I’m excited to audition with a new church I started attending
Excellent information! God bless you gents!
For electric players specifically id say that another awesome way to be prepared for an audition (or just on Sunday mornings in general) is to learn all the guitar parts as well as any lead lines that are done by keys as well. In my experience if for some reason the keys player can't play the line or just has to fill in something else, electric guitar is usually next in line to fill in that part! (Like the Christ is enough lead line for instance). And same for keys players probably!
Exactly! I'm a keys player and I learn all of the electric guitar lead lines in case of emergency.
Ha, I’m about to have a audition for my student team here in about 3 days! I’ve been preparing for the last month and a half so I got step one down definitely lol 😂
Ace Cummings did you make it?
Everybody needs a drumer!!!
PUTUPLAN7 and a drummer
And the drummer needs a percussionist lol
I’m gonna audition tomorrow 😬
For the drums lol
I have never heard of a church asked church member to audition, as a singer or musician. New concept to me.... how many folks in your church play instruments or can sing? My experience may 1 or 2 , no need to auditions in my case.
I’m auditioning this month for our worship team and have to select my own song. It’s nerve wracking
Do you know any other songs? *plays same song* I laughed so hard!
😅
What if you think you’ve came across as talking about yourself but didn’t mean to do that and that’s not who you are?
I love to sing for Jesus audition scares me and I never had to
Weird how it’s different based on areas.
Some need bass players.
Some need guitar players.
Some need singers.
Some need piano/keyboard players.
Few need drummers....🤣 actually hearing a lack of drummers is a first for me but I believe it happens.
Some need all thee above....
How would you comment on auditions where the heart doesn’t match the skills?
Even more commonly, the skills don't match the heart
Im a drummer and i use to play at church growing up and then i move to an other church and you have to audition i dislike that because for me is like ok you have to be really good to worship God they make it seem like this is a concert i feel that appearance shoildnt have to play a role in you wanting to worship God with other musicians. It sucks that discourages alot of people
Carlos Cervantes it is a JOB. It is no different that applying for a secular job. No employer in their right mind would hire someone based solely on a resume.
In order to maintain the quality of worship at a church, a good worship leader or pastor will make sure you will be a good fit for the team and church, ultimately making the worship experience better.
It is also important that you be skilled at your instrument. Just because someone can “play guitar” or “play drums” doesn’t mean they know how to play a certain style of music, or that their ability level is on par with the level of proficiency a particular church requires.
An audition is not meant to discourage, but ultimately the WL has to do what’s best for the team and the church.... and sometimes an audition is a way to weed out the folks that won’t fit.
888Xristos paid or unpaid doesn’t really make a difference to me.
Tim Pack
Are you in leadership?
Eli Sanchez yes I am.
Tim Pack
What we have here is for the most part pretty standard in a modern worship setting. Excellence, quality, proficiency etc. a must. I would exercise a bit more caution as a leader in how we express our views bro. The afore mentioned qualifications, if we're honest,is where many leaderships criteria is satisfied. Why? The moment someone points out our need everyone of ours, to be different, to be above the worlds standard, you're either legalistic or a pharisaical looney... No my friend it is not like any other job. All this content is good and useful enough to get us through the demands of modern churching. If all we pursue is providing a "good worship experience" in the context of this present culture,... good on ya.. Is it, 'As it is in heaven"???
Why should we chose who can lead worship? We should give everyone a chance and we can never tell how strong they are in their faith. You got to pray on it you can’t just decide on your first impression. It’s a big deal!
Duzzic Um no. You should not give everyone a chance. Bad idea. There is a certain excellence that is required as a leader. Spiritually and musically.
cour1988 Yeah I agree but what I am saying is there is more to just music it’s all for God
Duzzic Amen
This video was directed specifically at people who are planning to audition for a worship team, and auditions are meant to focus and showcase a person’s musical skill level.
Yeah we have another video aimed at churches and worship leaders about how to hold auditions and we stressed that point as well. Thanks!
Drummers are a dime a dozen. Sometimes it seems like half the people I encounter play drums. GOOD drummers....well....