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## New Life Rehearsal Band

1. What is NLRB?
   * Motivation:
     - Main band is focussed on maximizing performance assuming experienced
       musicians. Not good right now at growing intermediate musicians.
     - Music is given on short notice.
     - Music selection changes.
     - Lots of songs you need to already know.
   * Purpose: high quality through preparation.
     - Material in advance.
     - Material is correct and vetted.
     - Material doesn't change.
     - Make personal practice possible and useful so that corporate practice
       is effective and efficient.

2. Band Structure
   * Play at least one a month. 

3. Practice Commitments
   * 2 hours a week personal practice.  
     You should be listening to the songs on your own and practicing your part.

   * Biweekly practices for 1.5 hr.

4. Initial Songs
   * [Defend Us (Jessica DiGiovanni)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hfA--ZwROQ)
   * [Holy Spirit (Kari Jobe)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPPMSfCdUng)
   * [Blessed Be Your Name](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cAvqByM1Fk)

5. First practice overview
   * 30 minutes discussing philosophy and approach.
   * 20 min per song
   * About 10 minutes listening to the song.
   * 10 minutes going through the major parts.

6. Feedback
   * When do we want to practice? Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm?