G.U.E.S.T. VALUES
G – We want every guest to know that they matter to God and they matter to us.
U – We create a fun and positive environment to make an amazing first impression and for the team they serve.
E – We pay attention to details because it shows our guests we care.
S – We are always looking for ways to make every guest’s experience something they can’t wait to share with others.
T – We want every interaction to point guests to their next step on the spiritual journey.
STAGE PRESENCE (all positions)
- Energy
- Engages people with eyes looking out. (Example: Open during fast songs, closed during appropriate moments in worshipful songs. Avoid eye contact.)
- Expression (ex. smiles, excitement during appropriate moments)
- Participates in worship
- Attentive while speaker is on stage
VOCALS
- Demonstrates consistent / accurate pitch
- Monitor mix app knowledge
- Part preparation
- Tempo (Click)
- Flow/Rhythm
- Adaptable to change keys
- Adaptable to blend with other vocalists
- Knows lyrics
- Knowledge of song arrangements / dynamics
- Receives and executes direction from music director
- Teachable
- Has established consistent breath support
- Demonstrates authentic, energetic, engaging stage presence
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Monitor mix app knowledge
- Clear understanding of capo usage
- Teachable
- Flow/Rhythm
- Tempo (Click)
- Chord knowledge
- Consistently plays correct chords / progressions
- Demonstrates musical awareness
- Consistent strum patterns
- Receives and executes direction from music director
- Dynamics
ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Song transitions
- Atmosphere
- Flow/Rhythm
- Tempo (Click)
- Proper use of effects (overdrives, delays, reverbs)
- Dynamics
- Preparation (part knowledge and flexibility)
- Amp / Mic knowledge
- Tone
- Receives and executes direction from music director
- Monitor mix app knowledge
- Able to transpose easily
BASS GUITAR
- Monitor mix app knowledge
- Good knowledge of the scales
- Teachable
- Able to transpose easily
- Flow/Rhythm
- Tempo (Click)
- Shows awareness and flexibility towards drums / kick
- Musical awareness
- Receives and executes direction from music director
- Consistently plays correct notes / progressions
- Dynamics
DRUMS
- Monitor mix app knowledge
- Atmosphere
- Builds (Style, Use, and Execution)
- Dynamic control
- Flow in transitions
- Basic knowledge and use of Ableton Weekend set
- Flow/Rhythm
- Tempo (Click)
- Phrasing
- Song preparation
- Receives and executes direction from music director
- Technique
- Tempo control
- Chemistry
KEYS
- Song transitions
- Flow moments (Welcome/Vision Cast)
- MainStage knowledge
- Chord structure
- Receives and executes direction from music director
- Monitor mix app knowledge
- Able to transpose easily
MUSIC DIRECTOR
- Receives and executes direction clearly
- Monitor Mix app knowledge
- Able to clearly communicate changes (arrangements, chords, dynamics, etc.)
- Demonstrates confidence
- Song preparation
- Musical Awareness
- Maintains instrumental excellence while directing
- Teachable
- Speaks with clarity
- Song transitions
DREAMTEAM
- Continued good practice habits / preparation
- Arrives on time to rehearsals / sound checks
- Demonstrates active pursuit of relationships with campus attendees outside of music team members
- Shows desire to engage and contribute to the development of other team members (Rehearsals, etc.)