Audtitions

So last night was pretty interesting. Last night was our first night having auditions for Sojourn's worship band. I say it was interesting for a couple of reasons.

1. I had 8 people tell me they were definitely going to be there.

So I'm thinking, "Gosh, 8 people. I'm not sure we're going to have room for all of them in Toby's garage." But I knew I had to make it work. So I go over to Toby's in the middle of the afternoon to set up. We get the drumset all set up along with a little PA system. I was getting ready for drummers, bassists, guitarists, vocalist, and a pianist. I used to have a little audition evaluation sheet, but I lost it so I had to make a new. I got that done. Then I printed off lyrics for the songs the vocalists were going to sing; I wasn't expecting anyone to memorize anything.

So the moment arrives. 7:30. And here's anotherinteresting part of last night.

2. Only one person showed up.

Rob. He was the only one out of 8 people that actually showed up. And I know no one else got lost or anything because every single person had my phone number, and I did not have a single call all night, except from Rob who actually got to Toby's house at 7 when no one was there. So after a week of emails and phone calls and meeting people face to face, only one of them showed up. Was it frustrating? Actually, not at all!

See, Rob came to audition to play drums. And audition he did not. Impress he very much did. I had sent him an mp3 of "Take it All" by Hillsong about 3 days before the audition. And this guy shows up and has it nailed. It was like he'd heard it all his life, and says he had never heard it before. He had great rythem and tempo. I made him count off the song without listening to it, and th tempo was perfect. He knew exactly where he was going next. He had each drum piece down. I was very impressed. And what I liked the most about Rob is that he said that he wants to be part of a church that is something different for him, and he wants to serve that church with him talents. What more could you ask for?

So that being said, last night honestly did not feel like a waste whatsoever. And I now have a drummer who wants to "the drummer" in a band, which is great because I know he's reliable since he was the only to show up, and he was early. So now, we atleast have all the pieces we need for our first service. August 24th, be looking for me, Brad, Josh, and Rob being able to worship at AMC Northlake Mall with whoever else shows up.

Even if it's one person.