Cornerstone Worship Team Application
Please read this form and fill in the necessary fields to submit your application to the team. One of the band leaders will contact you within 24-48 hours to confirm receipt of your application, and follow up with next steps. 
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Why do we have auditions?
Worship is our response to God to declare His value and to place our lives under His Lordship. We consider being on the worship team a calling from God. This calling is not simply about musical talent, but about one’s identity as the worshipper of God. While all of God’s people are called to be worshippers, we believe that some are called to the music ministry.

Joining the worship ministry is based upon talent/skill, servant attitude, commitment, spiritual maturity, and a heart for worship--but not necessarily in that order. We are not looking for performers or attention-getters but rather humble servants to help point the congregation to God. Individuals unwilling to be held accountable to or meet these guidelines are encouraged to share their gifts in other ways within the body. Individuals wishing to join the worship team should submit the application given upon request.

It’s always difficult to find the balance between ministering while maintaining a high standard of excellence but we want to be clear about what our expectations for the auditions process are. Quality worship is something we strive for; not everyone will make it past the audition process. In these cases, we are more than happy to offer feedback on ways to improve before re-auditioning or suggest other areas at Cornerstone Church where your gifts can be used.
Basic Requirements for Participation on the Worship Team
  • Be born-again Christians exhibiting a healthy and growing walk with Jesus
  • Be in regular fellowship with God
  • Be spiritually mature and obedient to the Word of God
  • Be in regular attendance at services at Cornerstone Church
  • Be musically/technically skillful
  • Be committed and punctual for rehearsals and come prepared
  • Be a "Partner" with Cornerstone Church**
**If you are not yet a Partner with Cornerstone Church, chat with Pastor Eli about what that means. You are still welcome to apply and audition, but you will have to wait until you are a partner to officially join the Worship Team.**
Expectations for Participation on the Worship Team
The time required for the worship team is approximately 8 hours per week when scheduled for the weekend services. This time frame does not include personal practice time. Included in the time requirements are Thursday evening rehearsals 
(6:30-9:00 pm), Sunday morning rehearsals (7:15-8:15), and Sunday morning services (9:00-12:00).
 
Team members are required to stay for the entire service, though they are not required to sit through both services. We understand that everyone has busy schedules, so we make every attempt to not over-schedule team members and ensure that there will be weeks that you will not be scheduled to serve.

We expect all team members to use our scheduling tool www.planningcenteronline.com to accept/decline scheduled requests, review scheduled services, block-out days you would not like to serve, and limit the number of times you serve per month.
Skill Requirements:
 Vocalists
  • Ability to hold the melody line by oneself.
  • Ability to hear and sing harmonies by ear.
  • Excellent pitch and vocal quality.

  • Ability to blend your voice and adapt vocal styles within the group of singers.
  • Ability to worship while leading worship with a dynamic/genuine personality (“stage presence”).
  • Ability to receive direction/criticism, even if you do not agree with the suggestion.
Electric/Acoustic/Bass Guitarists
  • Ability to play to a click track.
  • Ability to read and play from a basic chord chart.
  • Ability to learn parts by ear, improvise on demand, and follow the worship leader.
  • Knowledge of different sounds and styles and the ability to adapt weekly.
  • Ability to receive direction/criticism, even if you do not agree with the suggestion.
Drummers
  • Ability to play to a click track.
  • Ability to learn parts by ear, improvise on demand, and follow the worship leader.
  • Ability to play a variety of basic quarter note, and eighth note drum patterns.
  • Ability to control dynamics while maintaining a consistent tempo.
  • Ability to receive direction/criticism, even if you do not agree with the suggestion.
Keyboardists
  • Ability to play to a click track.
  • Ability to read and play from a basic chord chart.
  • Ability to learn parts by ear, improvise on demand, and follow the worship leader.
  • Ability to control dynamics while maintaining a consistent tempo.
  • Have the knowledge and ability to play in a variety of musical styles.
  • Ability to receive direction/criticism, even if you do not agree with the suggestion.
Worship Team Audition Process
We are so excited for you to take this step forward to audition for the worship team here at Cornerstone Church. Please download and practice the songs provided for you according to your specific instrument/vocal once you submit this form.

As you prepare for your audition, learn each part as closely as possible while letting your personality and style shine. You can expect to receive an email with the next steps and an audition date within 24-48 hours.
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Once you have read the application in its entirety and filled out the necessary fields, please prayerfully submit the form. We want every step of this process to be led by the Lord, and intended to give Him all the glory.
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