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TEAM BASICS


REHEARSAL

ARRIVE & SETUP

The time posted on PCO for rehearsal indicates what time the band needs to be ready for sound check. You should arrive BEFORE this time - early enough to be completely set up and ready to go by sound check. Recommendation is to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to sound check. Remember, technical problems are expected to occur - provide yourself some margin to accommodate a problem or two. Consistent excuses for not being ready on time are a sign of a lack of margin.

IN-EAR MONITORS

We ask that each team member brings their own In-Ears. If you need a recommendation for what type to get, just reach out! Your monitor mix is a top tool for success as a band member. It can be difficult to learn how to “dial it in”, but we encourage you to make your monitor mix a practical priority for yourself every time you play. Need help? ASK!


FEEDBACK

We value feedback as the #1 tool for growth in our skills as worship leaders and musicians. Every team member should EXPECT, even ASK for feedback as they serve on the worship team. The BLL and MD will provide feedback for their team members on a consistent basis. For each role on the team we have a specific set of basic feedback points, as listed below:

FRONT LINE LEADERS

  • Leadership

  • Stage Presence

  • Musicality

BACKLINE MUSICIANS

  • Cohesion

  • Musicality

  • Stage Presence


HAND SIGNS

During a song it is vital that the FLL feels confident to lead the band. Each song has its standard arrangement, but we use hand signs to allow the FLL to communicate changes in the plan.

CHORUS

Whole hand in a “C” shape

VERSE

Hold up number of fingers (1, 2, 3) indicating the verse desired

BRIDGE

Hang loose sign

REPEAT (OR “KEEP IT GOING”)

Looping pointer finger in a circle.

BUILD IT UP

Palm up with fingers moving back and forth, indicating “give me more”.

TAKE IT DOWN

Open hand palm facing the ground, indicating to quiet/calm down

LAST TIME

Closed fist, indicating that this is the final round of the song section