New Life Rehearsal Band

Purpose

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

NLRB has a dedicated rehearsal twice monthly in the first and third weeks of the month. This will tentatively by on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm, but the days and time may change to fit the schedules of band members.

We will typically lead worship twice a month, once for a Wednesday evening service and once for a Sunday evening service. These will generally be in the latter half of the month, but not on the same week.

The music we will play will be chosen at least a month in advance and we will spend the month practicing and rehearsing this selection. Parts for the singers and lead sheets for the musicians will be available as soon as the song selection is announced.

Rehearsals will have a pre-set agenda. I don't want to waste your time being unorganized or unplanned. The other side of this coin is that we need to have our parts and music learned before rehearsal so that you are not wasting other's time.

Philosophy/Principles

• Rehearsal is time for the band to learn to play together, not time for us to individually learn the song.

• We should be practicing the music regularly on our own time to learn and master our part.

Band Leaders' Commitments

• The set list is determined at the beginning of the month.
• Correct reference material, music, and parts are available at the same time the set list is announced.
• Rehearsals are planned and have a pre-determined agenda.
• Rehearsal time is used efficiently.

Band Member Commitments

• Regular weekly practice (suggested 2 hours).
  • Learning the material we will perform.
  • Stretching our own abilities and growing as musicians.
• Attendance at all scheduled rehearsals.