Ignite Band Auditions for the 2017-2018 school year will be held in the Uptown Auditorium on Saturday

May 6th from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM.Please click here to sign up for an audition time.

Be sure to print the contract and bring it signed to auditions (page 4 of this document).

1 drummer 1 bass player 1 acoustic guitar player

1 keyboard player 1 lead electric guitar player

1 rhythm electric guitar player 3 to 4 lead and/or backing vocalists *positions that are listed aren’t guaranteed to be filled, respectively.

Ignite Auditions: I am bringing in a panel of worship leaders and musicians that I trust implicitly. Each of them plays music, knows music, and has lead music in their own right. The members will be selected based on their evaluation.

Each student MUST bring a signed contract the day of auditions. Vocalists: if you are trying out to sing you MUST be able to sing lead AND harmony.

Audition Preparation: Here is a list of what each student will need to bring to his or her audition:

• Prepared piece – Your Love Awakens Me by Phil Wickham in the keyof D for female vocalists and G for males. Chord charts will beprovided. Instrumentalists will be required to play in the key of Dwith a click track through our Aviom hear-back system. Because ofthis ear buds or in ear monitors are required for ALL instrumentalistswho are auditioning.

It’s time to make preparations for next year’s Middle and Upper School Ignite Band! I’m looking forward to growing our worship team as we continue building and developing on what the Lord has already begun! The following positions are available for Middle School and Upper School Ignite. There will be no more than:

• 1 prepared modern worship selections of his or her choice. Since this is a modern worship program, we really need to hear them audition with a worship piece. Some suggested modern worship artists are: Hillsong United, Passion, Kristian Stanfill, Chris Tomlin, Christy Nockels, Jesus Culture, Bethel, Liberty Campus Band, Jeremy Riddle, Austin Stone Worship, Vertical Church Band.

• 3 written paragraphs, one paragraph for each of the following questions:

o How do I reflect worship in my daily life? o What personal attributes qualify me to be in Ignite? o What do I do daily to cultivate worship in my daily personal

life?

• Signed audition contract – these need to be signed by both parents and students! – Failure to bring signed contracts will prevent you from auditioning and you will forfeit your time slot!!

INSTRUMENTALISTS *Inputs or amps provided respectively.

*A keyboard will be provided. Keyboardists will need to show an ability to play chords and their inversions as well as sustain pedal use and song structure. *Acoustic, electric, and bass guitarists will need to provide their own instruments. *Acoustic and rhythm electric guitarists will need to show a proficiency of rhythm as well as an understanding of using a capo for alternate tuning. *Lead guitar players will need to show an ability to play a lead line from a modern worship song using effects (provided or bring your own) such as overdrive, reverb, and delay. *Bass players will need to show steady rhythm and an understanding of eight note, quarter note, and sixteenth note patterns. *Drummers will have a drum set provided. Drummers will be required to audition with a click track. Each participant auditioning for drums will be required to bring his or her own ear buds or headphones and sticks.

VOCALISTS:

• Vocalists need to know what key works for them for their song and have that in mind when they come in. There will be a guitar or piano for auditions. There will also be an iPod input or CD player if you’d like to audition with a pre recorded track.

• ALL VOCALISTS MUST be able to sing lead vocals AS WELL as harmony parts.

*Please keep in mind that students who audition with musical accompaniment tend to have a stronger audition (rather than those who sing acapella).

This year’s auditions will be based on a “clean slate” basis. Past participation in the program does not guarantee placement in this upcoming year’s class. Participants in the class should be above reproach. If you have any social media account (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumbler, Snapchat, ) you are held to a higher standard. What you post should be above reproach. Participation in Ignite Band will be affected if you post questionable material and statements on your online public profile. Participation in Ignite Band will be affected based on your attitude and behavior during the school term.

IGNITE BAND AUDITION CONTRACT

By signing the following document I am agreeing to the following:

• I am auditioning for a position in the 2017-2018 Ignite band. • My past involvement in the class does not guarantee my position in

the class for the 2017-2018 seasons. • If there are two or more students well suited for one band position, my

past attitude and work ethic in the class (if I was a past Ignite class member) will be heavily considered in any final decisions.

• If I am a member of the Ignite band I will be leading worship for my peers and therefore will be held to a higher standard in my conduct and attitude at Carmel Christian School.

• Any social media profile under my name is open to scrutiny for consideration in Ignite Band.

Student Signature: NAME _________________________________________________ DATE __________________________________________________ Parent Signature: NAME _________________________________________________ DATE __________________________________________________