STUDENT WORSHIP APPLICATION
We’re excited that you’re interested in being a part of Student Worship at Church at The Mill! Our desire is to help you steward your gifts for the glory of God while leading students in worship each week with authenticity and excellence. With that in mind, there is a process for auditioning to be a part of the student vocal team and/or band. Please read more and apply below.
BEFORE BEGINNING THE PROCESS...
WE ASK THAT YOU:
- Prayerfully consider your involvement.
- Please read the following information completely, as it contains vital information for anyone interested in any of our auditioned teams.
Please note, once you have read through the following information, filled out, and submitted the application, the Student worship staff will contact you about your application and our next available audition date.
STUDENT VOCAL TEAM AND BAND OVERVIEW
TEAM COMMITMENT AND EXPECTATIONS
Our goal is to worship in Spirit and in truth. Authenticity and excellence are at the core of what we do, and preparation, planning, and practice are the action steps that guide us to that place each week. Student Vocal team and band, therefore, require a certain level of commitment on various levels.
The following areas are vital within these teams:
The Student Vocal Team and Band are both considered higher tiers of leadership within our Student Ministry and are very visible positions of leadership in the Student body. Because of this, we believe a full understanding of, commitment to, and agreement with the vision and culture of Church at the Mill are necessary. This happens through weekly on-campus worship service attendance, small groups, ongoing discipleship, and covenant membership, all of which are standards to work toward at this level of leadership. If these requirements are not possible for you at this time, please consider the alternative of beginning your journey with us by becoming a part of our Student Choir on Sunday Nights at Creative Praise Students.
AUDITION PROCESS
Once you submit your application, the Student worship staff will contact you in regard to an audition time and what you will need to prepare along with your song and track to practice.
Auditions by nature can seem a little intimidating. Please know we are for you! And we try to make the process as relaxed as possible. In some cases, it may be evident that an applicant’s skills have not developed enough to serve on a regularly scheduled basis. Should this be the case, advice will be given on how the applicant can improve and opportunities available to assist growth. After some time and practice, another audition may be scheduled. The student worship staff will communicate with each individual the week following the audition about the best steps forward for that person.
FINAL STEPS BEFORE SERVING
Prior to being scheduled to serve on these teams, we require brief training. Our Student Ministry requires the use of Planning Center, an online service planning website where all team members, songs, and student service flow are scheduled and posted. Vocal team/band members need to be able to access chord charts, music, and mp3’s of songs we will be using in Student worship. We gladly assist members in getting connected with this free service.
The staff is in charge of scheduling vocalists and instrumentalists. The frequency will vary according to ministry needs.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
This week at a glance provides an idea of time commitment and expectations when scheduled for the student worship vocal team and band.
- Wednesday Rehearsal 4:30-5:30 PM
- Vocal Team and Band Rehearsal: 6pm
- Wednesday Midweek 6-8 PM