Bands

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Travel Bands 

Travel Bands primarily serve off-campus - ministering for church services, youth groups, college groups, camps, schools, retreats, and special events. Typically, Travel Bands will serve off-campus 2 to 3 times per month, and can include weekend as well as weekday commitments. Travel Bands rehearse a minimum of four hours per week with additional rehearsals as needed.

Ministry Team scholarships are available for Travel Band members. Awards are determined based on eligibility and the audition process. All Ministry Team members attend a one-week training period in the fall, occasional training workshops, monthly team reunions, and monthly one-on-one meetings with the Ministry Team Manager. All meetings are mandatory and essential to maintaining team unity and clarity of purpose.

Team Standards 

Members of the SDCC Ministry Team agree to adhere to team standards and procedures as outlined in the Ministry Team Contract. Additionally, team members are expected to demonstrate a standard level of musical ability. Some of these abilities include but are not limited to:  

• Reading chord charts and lead sheets
• Leading songs from memory
• Holding a melody and/or harmony part (vocalists)
• Playing to a metronome (rhythm section)
• Obtaining and maintaining all necessary instruments and gear

Campus Bands 

Campus Bands primarily serve on-campus at SDCC chapels. Chapels traditionally occur two times per week, and bands typically lead a four-song set. Campus Bands are also available to serve at other college sponsored events. Each band rehearses a minimum of two hours per week with additional rehearsals as needed.

Ministry Team scholarships are available for Campus Band members. Awards are determined based on eligibility and the audition process. All Ministry Team members attend a one-week training period in the fall, occasional training workshops, monthly team reunions, and monthly one-on-one meetings with the Ministry Team Manager. All meetings are mandatory and essential to maintaining team unity and clarity of purpose.

Team Standards 

Members of the SDCC Ministry Team agree to adhere to team standards and procedures as outlined in the Ministry Team Contract. Additionally, team members are expected to demonstrate a standard level of musical ability. Some of these abilities include but are not limited to:

• Reading chord charts and lead sheets
• Leading songs from memory
• Holding a melody and/or harmony part (vocalists)
• Playing to a metronome (rhythm section)
• Obtaining and maintaining all necessary instruments and gear