Audition Expectations Guide

For Interested Musicians and Singers

Thank you so much for your interest in serving on the worship team at New Hope Church! This guide explains our expectations and the audition process. Please read through everything below so you know what to expect.

Our Core Values

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:

1. Character

2. Community

3. Competence

Anyone who stands on the stage 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.

1. Character

We are not looking for perfection—we are looking for people who are progressing in holiness and living a God-honoring lifestyle.

Traits We Avoid:

• Laziness or poor work ethic

• Selfish attitudes or entitlement

• Unreliability or inconsistency

• Unwillingness to submit to leadership

• Divisive or gossiping behavior

Traits We Value:

• Reliability and Consistency

• Humility and Teachability

• Strong Work Ethic

• Deep Devotion to Jesus

• A Lifestyle that Honors God

2. Community

We want worship team members who are genuinely part of our church family—not just people who show up to play music. We EXPECT them to attend the Sundays and Wednesdays they are not scheduled as a sign of their connection the body and fellowship with New Hope Church beyond the platform.

What This Looks Like:

• Regular church attendance (Sun & Wed)

• Active involvement in a small group (Worship, Tech Team, or Other)

• Building genuine relationships with others (on ministries teams or small groups)

• A heart for serving the church beyond Sunday mornings (Wed night prayer/volunteer opportunities)

• Investment in the Vision and Mission of New Hope Church

3. Competence

We want our worship to be excellent as an offering to God. Here is what we are looking for in each role:

Vocals

• Strong pitch and tone quality

• Ability to sing harmony parts* (Required for Sunday service/scheduling)

• Confident stage presence

• Ability to read/follow Vocal Map Charts

Keyboard / Piano

• Proficiency with chord charts and Nashville numbers

• Understanding of modern worship keyboard sounds

• Ability to play rhythmically solo, and with a band

Guitar (Electric and Acoustic)

• Solid rhythm playing and strumming patterns

• Knowledge of common chord voicings and capo positions

• Understanding of tone and effects pedals (Electric)

• Comfortable reading chord charts and changing keys flexibly

Bass

• Solid sense of timing and groove (4/4, 3/4, 6/8, & 12/8)

• Ability to lock in with the drummer (Required)

• Understanding of root notes, inversions, and fills

Drums

• 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 (Required)

• Available/Open to learning Multitracks Music Software

The Audition Process

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. This is a casual meet up on Wed night or Sunday Morning after service or During the week scheduled with Pastors Robert, Sara, or both.

Step 2: Musical Audition

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 audition, our worship team will discuss and prayerfully consider each candidate. We will reach back out soon and follow-up to let you know the outcome.

Ready to Apply?

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 us at: robertramirez@newhope-ag.com

We are excited about the possibility of you joining our team!