 Worship Band AuditionsConcordia provides music scholarships to talented guitarists, keyboardists, electric bass players, and drummers who want to be involved in church ministry. These guidelines help to assess the candidate’s current level of technique, musicianship, and ability, as well as potential for growth and learning whether or not the candidate has had solo experience. In person (preferred):- Play a prepared song that demonstrates your instrumental ability. This can be a favorite worship song or a special performance piece that you know well. You are welcome to accompany yourself singing or just play as an instrumentalist.
- Read one or two other music selections (provided at the audition) that demonstrate your chord knowledge and/or note reading skills.
- A brief interview
Please bring your own electric bass or guitar (we will provide the amplifier). A piano, keyboard or drum kit will also be provided if needed.By video (if the candidate is distant):Upload your video to a video hosting site (like YouTube) and email the link(s) to auditions@cui.edu (do not attach videos to emails). - Play a prepared song that demonstrates your instrumental ability. This can be a favorite worship song or a special performance piece that you know well. You are welcome to accompany yourself singing or just play as an instrumentalist.
- If provided by Concordia in advance, record one or two other music selections that demonstrate your chord knowledge and/or note reading skills.
- Please make a few comments - introduce yourself, share your goals, why you are applying to Concordia, etc.
Mail to: The Music Department, Concorida University, 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612
Questions about scheduling your audition? auditions@cui.edu (949)214-3419
For instrumental music information: jon.jordening@cui.edu (949)214-3112 |