Worship Band Rehearsal #1
I attended my first worship band rehearsal on Wednesday night. I was nervous as I walked into a whole new enviroment. I arrived around 2 minutes to 8pm and quickened my steps as I realized everyone was on stage already. I’m used to being the first one at church to open and set up the stage. I knew things were going to be completely different.
Gary got me quickly set up and introduced me first to the gear. Everyone in the band wears wireless in-ear monitors. The feed is controlled by (aviom) personal mixers that allow each of us to customize what we hear. Can anyone recommend a good set of in-ear headphones?
Next Gary introduced me to the band. They were really welcoming (thanks guys!) and are complete professionals. I felt small.
We’re expected to familiarize ourselves with the songs on Planning Center Online before rehearsal. When I first checked my account a few weeks back there was no list of scheduled events, so I assumed the song list/downloads were not available unless you were actually scheduled for a service. How wrong was I?
Trying to harmonize when you’re used to singing melody is one thing, but trying to harmonize to songs you haven’t even heard before is another thing entirely. One of the other singers (Yvette) was concerned enough to ask me had I heard the songs before! That made me laugh!
The idea is for me to hang about rehearsals for a few weeks until I’m comfortable with the new environment and how things work. Next time I will at least know how the song sounds and have my part figured out. 
March 29th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Yeah it’s hard to adjust from leading to following, but it sounds like you are playing with a great team which makes things easier.
March 29th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Congrats on getting going with your team!
What’s your budget for in-ears. I’ve used all the Shure models, Westones, Sensaphonics and cheapies like M-Audio and Ultimate Ears. I call them cheapies, cause sonically they aren’t as good as other brands cheapest models.
Westone’s are good but expensive. Sensaphonics are one of the better ones I’ve ever heard, but definitely expensive. Shure’s will range from $100-$400. Since you are doing vocals, I would recommend at least the Shure E3c. they run about $175. The Shure E5c’s are top of the line, but will run you $400. You can also get molds made for the E5c’s.
Of course if money isn’t an object, these rock!
http://www.livewiresforyou.com/
March 29th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Wow, thanks for the information. According to Shure’s website the E3c has been discontinued.
March 29th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Dude, your right. I’m sorry. i forgot they have changed the model #s
They are now SCL2, SCL3 and SCL5. Here’s a link to the 3’s…
http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/PersonalMonitorSystems/us_pro_SCL3_content
March 30th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
On a budget: Try Future Sonics Atrio™ univerasl earphones. These earphones are designed with studio quality and energy you can feel! In addition, they represent audio quality of the FS custom top of the line model. You will not be disapointed. There is a 30 day return policy, as well.
Your ears will thank you!
Faithfully yours, Marty
Marty
March 31st, 2008 at 9:08 am
the shure ones are great and the sennheisers are killer also…
great to see you back in the game buddy
March 31st, 2008 at 10:27 am
It’s great to be involved again Joel.
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:39 am
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