V1 WORSHIP AUDITIONS
We are so excited about your interest in serving on our worship team! Because worshiping in Spirit and in Truth is our highest value, we want to cultivate our worship community with intention to sustain our team for the future. Because of this, we have a process to join the worship team.
Application Process
1. Attend GROW - We ask that all volunteers attend and complete Visalia First's GROW class. This 3-week class teaches you about our church's beliefs, structures, and ministries. You can learn more about GROW by clicking here
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2. Complete Application - You can click the "APPLY" button at any time to send us your information and submit/schedule an audition.
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3. Audition - Most auditions are done online, however we hold in-person Auditions twice a year. Our next in-person audition is October 20th, 2024 at 2:00pm in the Choir Room.
EXPECTATIONS
ATTEND
We expect all applicants to be faithful attendees of Visalia First, even if you aren't scheduled to serve that week.
SERVE CORPORATELY
Depending on the ministry you serve on, you will be asked to serve for weekend services, Young Adults, Youth, or other ministries.
PRAY
We expect all applicants and members to maintain a devoted personal prayer and devotional life, committing to a lifestyle of worship and prayer.
STUDY THE BIBLE
We expect all applicants and team members to engage in personal Bible study, and we also encourage you to be part of a group Bible study.
SUPPORT AND UPLIFT
We desire to be people who support and champion the gifts and talents God has given each person. We value every member of our team, and we actively display that.
GROW TOGETHER
We expect all applicants and members to be intentional about their growth in their musical ability, godly character, and spiritual maturity.
MAINTAIN INTEGRITY
All members of our team are expected to maintain a lifestyle of integrity, honesty, and Christ-like character with one another - especially with their team leaders. We desire to cultivate unity within our teams.
BE TEACHABLE
We expect all applicants and team members to be willing to welcome instruction & feedback. Every team member should have a desire for growth, to be encouraged and even corrected for the purpose of training.
Instructions to Audition
For Musicians (drums, electric guitar, keys or bass), choose one of the following songs below, learn your part instrumentally, and record a video of yourself playing along with the recording. For guitarists and bassists, please show us your pedal-board in the video.
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For Singers, record yourself singing along with one of the following songs below.
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Song Options:
Review Process
Your application & audition video will be reviewed and the worship department will notify you of the next steps.
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During this process, we would love for you to attend prayer meetings, workshops, and establish relationships with those currently serving on the worship team.