DRUMS audition
Here we are just looking for tight and proficient playing that best matches what is in the recording.
Try adding dynamics to your playing. Play quietly in the low moments and louder in the larger parts of the song. Support what the song is doing and drive those energetic moments!
No need to add fills or anything extra, keep it precise and remember we are not looking for perfection just proficiency.
Please use the “Practice Tracks” provided to prepare for your audition. In these tracks; you will hear the part you’re playing bumped up above the original mp3 recording of the song!
Please use the “Audition Tracks” on this page when recording your audition. They will sound a little different then the “practice tracks”, but will closely emulate what you would hear in your ears during a live service. This includes a click track (metronome) and guide cues that tell you what part of the song you’re in. They should match up with the progression of the practice track & follow the chord chart. The part you’re playing for your audition is not in the audition tracks so that when you record; the only drums in the recording will be you! Ideally, we’d like to be able to hear your drums and the audition track in the recording that you send us. If you’re able to do that in a post-recording edit; great! If not, then please send us a recording with just the drum audio and our team will put the audition track under your playing when we review your audition.
When you’re recording your video audition; here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:
Do your best to record in a noise-free environment. Ideally we’re only hearing the part you’re playing live and the audition track in the background.
Use a second device to play the audition track out loud.
Take your time! Don’t feel like you have to send in your first take. Prepare as if you’re playing for a service and send us your best!
If possible; please make sure you’re visible in the video as well. We want to see you worship; not just play your instrument!
When you’re ready to upload, you can click here to send them to us via dropbox. These will upload to our dropbox account and notify our staff that we have auditions to review! You should see a screen that looks like the one on this page. Please put your name on each upload so we know who you are!
After you’ve uploaded your audition video, head back to the Join the Team page and fill out the worship application and sign the honor code! When our team has reviewed your audition videos and worship application, we’ll get in touch with you for next steps!
