3 Questions YOU had about Auditions

For the last several weeks we’ve been talking onboarding and auditions! It’s a subject that comes up a lot around worship ministries. We’ve discussed everything from recruiting (read about that here!) to the actual audition process (find it here!), to saying no (read it here!). 

As we’ve been discussing these topics, many of you have sent in questions. Today we’re sharing 3 of them!

Q:Would you ever have someone repeat a step in the audition process?

A:Yes! Pretty frequently actually. Step 2 is a great step to repeat. Sometimes I need to hear a musician a second time. Sometimes it’s an off night. The audition process I laid out before is a guideline, not a hard rule. Adapt it as needed! Some situations call for different approaches!

 

Q:Recently, I had to tell a musician no. I had such a hard time with it. She was pretty good, just not quite there. I really want to encourage her involvement with worship and I absolutely want her to audition again in a couple months. Any ideas on how to keep her involved?

A:I’ve been there! Sometimes musicians aren’t quite ready. That’s okay! You’re doing the right thing. And I love that you’re trying to keep her involved! Here’s what I’d do: invite her to join the band for rehearsals and team nights. She’ll grow musically by playing with the band in rehearsal and she’ll learn the team culture by joining for team night!

 

Q:Last week you talked about how to say no, but what about how to say yes? I want to make it special! Do you have any ideas on how to make an invitation to the team something special?

A:I love that you’re thinking about that! Celebrating your team is an important thing and something often overlooked by leaders. Try marking the moment by doing something special after their first Sunday on the team. Maybe try going to lunch as a team or giving the musician a gift card to their favorite coffee shop. Even something as simple as a social media shout out can go a long way! Letting people know they’re appreciated and that you’re excited they’re on the team is huge! 

Do you have more questions about on-boarding, auditions, or growing your team? Send us a message! We’d love to walk with you!

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