Please read through our expectations before filling out the interest form
For Interested Musicians and Vocalists
Thank you so much for your interest in serving on the worship team at Heritage! This guide helps explain our expectations and the musical evaluation process. Please read through everything below so you know what to expect.
We believe that serving on the worship team is about MORE than just musical ability. We look for three key qualities in every team member:
Character: Those serving on the team must have and exhibit good character.
Community: They must be part of our church community, or willing to become part of it.
Competence: They must be musically competent and meet the standards we ask of our team members.
Anyone who stands on the platform during our worship gatherings is seen as a leader in our church. For this reason, we want to make sure our team members are people of integrity who model what it means to follow Jesus.
We are not looking for perfection—we are looking for people who are progressing in holiness and living a God-honoring lifestyle.
Traits We Value:
Reliability and consistency
Humility and teachability
Strong work ethic
Deep devotion to Jesus
A lifestyle that honors God
Traits We Avoid:
Laziness or poor work ethic
Prima donna attitudes or entitlement
Sinful lifestyle that dishonors Christ
Unreliability or inconsistency; chronically late, no show/no call
Unwillingness to submit to leadership
Divisive or gossiping behavior
We want worship team members who are genuinely part of our church family—not just people who show up to play music.
What This Looks Like:
Regular church attendance
Active involvement in a small group
Building genuine relationships with others
A heart for serving the church beyond Sunday mornings
Investment in the vision and mission of Heritage Church
We want our worship to be excellent as an offering to God. Here is what we are looking for in each role:
Strong pitch and tone quality
Contemporary vocal style that aligns with the current sound of Heritage worship (not overusing vibrato, comfortable and not distracting tone, etc)
Ability to sing harmony parts and find harmonies spontaneously
Confident platform presence
Dynamics & space–awareness of when to sing and when not to
Proficiency with chord charts and Nashville numbers system
Understanding of modern worship keyboard sounds
Ability to play rhythmically with a band
Ability to spontaneously move through chords/melodies when leader moves "off script"; flexibility
Solid rhythm playing and strumming patterns
Knowledge of common chord voicings and capo positions
Awareness of modern guitar sounds and methods
Understanding of tone and effects (electric)
Comfortable reading chord and Nashville number charts
Solid sense of timing and groove
Ability to lock in with the drummer
Understanding of root notes, inversions, and fills
Comfortable reading chord and Nashville number charts
Knowledge of modern bass sounds and methods
Solid timekeeping and groove
Ability to play with dynamics (soft to loud)
Understanding of modern worship drum patterns
Comfortable with click tracks and in-ear monitors
Here is what to expect:
Step 1: Interview
We will meet with you to get to know you better, hear about your faith journey, and discuss your interest in serving on the team.
Step 2: Musical Evaluation
You will have a chance to demonstrate your musical abilities. We will provide you with 2-3 songs to prepare in advance.
Step 3: Decision and Next Steps
After the evaluation, our team leaders will discuss and prayerfully consider each candidate. We will reach out to let you know the outcome and/or any next steps.
If you have read through this guide and feel like you are ready to take the next step, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Jason Williams at: jason.williams@heritagechurchaz.com
We are excited about the possibility of you joining the team!