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BigWave · January 2nd, 2008, 07:40 PM

Just a little back ground.

Our church rotates three full bands in an effort not to burn anyone out. We have keys (sometimes synth and piano) bass, drums , acoustic and electric guitar. We get music on Sunday, rehearse on Thursday and play for two services on Sundy. Usually one or two new tunes each week. We get charts and a CD with the songs for the week.

We're not pros but you need to know get your part down quickly. No one will try to embarass you but it will be clear if you don't know what to play on Thursday. We are expected to be able to get pretty close to the CD. The arrangement may change but it usually close to the original artist. And we have been blessed to have volunteers capable of playing at this level.

We have had formal auditions but of late its very informal. This informal process has put people on a team where they are just not up to the challenge.

So does your church let anyone play or is it more selective? Or something in between?

January 2nd, 2008, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
BigWave TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas CA Age: 53 Posts: 14	Do you audition musicians? Just a little back ground. Our church rotates three full bands in an effort not to burn anyone out. We have keys (sometimes synth and piano) bass, drums , acoustic and electric guitar. We get music on Sunday, rehearse on Thursday and play for two services on Sundy. Usually one or two new tunes each week. We get charts and a CD with the songs for the week. We're not pros but you need to know get your part down quickly. No one will try to embarass you but it will be clear if you don't know what to play on Thursday. We are expected to be able to get pretty close to the CD. The arrangement may change but it usually close to the original artist. And we have been blessed to have volunteers capable of playing at this level. We have had formal auditions but of late its very informal. This informal process has put people on a team where they are just not up to the challenge. So does your church let anyone play or is it more selective? Or something in between?