I received a request to address the question "should people be required to audition to be a part of the praise team." This one is a no-brainer. Yes, yes, yes! Here's why.
A praise team is not a choir. There aren't as many voices to drown out someone who's a bit off. Every voice counts so you need to know that a potential member can at least hold a part.
Additionally, if there are a ton of people who want to participate, an audition is probably the best way to identify who should be added to the team and determine what part they would sing (soprano, alto, tenor, or bass). You need to hear that person sing live. If they're too shy for an audition, they should be too shy to be a praise team member/leader.
At the audition, you can ask some general questions like why do you want to serve on the praise team, can you commit to the rehearsal schedule, how would you handle conflict with another member. This will give you an idea of how the person might fit in with the team. I don't care what anyone says, chemistry is important. There's nothing worse than conflict on a small team. I would rather have an average singer that is committed and easy to get along with than a phenomenal singer who can't stand to sing background. Remember, it's called a "team" for a reason.
In conclusion, the audition isn't meant to be mean, just to assess skill and fit. And of course, everything should be done in love and should be done in a fair manner. This is not the place to channel your inner Simon Cowell.
Blessings
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