FBC Chipley Worship Audition Guide
We are so excited that you are interested in being part of the worship team! We’ve put together this guide to help you:
1. Capture the vision for worship
2. Understand the expectations of worship band members, and
3. Prepare for your audition and interview
How We Think About Worship Leadership
With this team, anyone on stage, whether a point worship leader, a singer, or a band member, is perceived as a leader of this church in some capacity. Consequently, we are interested in more than just musical ability when we add someone to this team.
How We Think About Worship Leadership
With this team, anyone on stage, whether a point worship leader, a singer, or a band member, is perceived as a leader of this church in some capacity. Consequently, we are interested in more than just musical ability when we add someone to this team.
When we assess someone to see if they are a good fit for the team, there are three controlling values I look for:
- They must have good character. We are looking for team members who internally own their walk with God and their responsibilities as team members. They do not need constant supervision or micromanagement. We need team members who have a high level of character and morality.
- They must be part of a community (no lone wolves). Our musical gifts and ability to lead have been given to us to build and serve our church and the communities we are a part of.
- They must be competent and meet the standards we ask. Our team members must have the appropriate musical and technical skills to minister effectively. Below is a benchmark list describing a competent candidate for each musical position. Candidates do not have to meet every qualification, but they ought to meet most of them and be willing to work on the things they lack.
Benchmarks
Vocals
Vocals
- Sing on pitch
- Good stage presence
- Contemporary vocal style (even with hymns)
- Can harmonize
- Presentable (dress, grooming, etc.)
Guitar
- Read chord charts
- Sensitive to intonation
- Sense of scale when playing with the band: how much/little to play
- Able to play dynamically: quiet vs driving
- Good rhythmic sense
Keyboard/Piano
- Read chord charts
- Strong sense of rhythm
- Aware of service flow, able to pad, bridge songs, and other musical elements
- Comfortable in most keys
- Able to transpose
- Able to play by ear
Bass
- Reads chord charts
- Locked in with the drummer
- Solid playing in the groove
- Full tone
- Sense of scale with the rest of the band: how much/little to play
Drums
- Play to a click
- Sense of taste and proportion; does not overplay
- Locked with bass, plays in the pocket
- Aware of and responsive to direction from the worship leader
- Comfortable at slow and fast tempos
Paul challenges the believer: “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Roman 12:1) I’m seeking a team willing to sacrifice their time, talents, and resources for Christ. I’ve heard it said, “You make sacrifices for what you care most about.” Let’s bring God a sacrifice of praise, for He is our greatest treasure and joy!
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