Lead Worship at Pilgrimage

House Band

Youth leadership is central to Pilgrimage. The NC Conference Committee on Youth Ministries defines the direction of each annual event. Youth leaders of the Conference participate in the event planning process, as well as serve as worship leaders during the Pilgrimage weekend.

What It Means to Serve in the House Band

The Pilgrimage House Band serves as the musical leadership for the four worship sessions during Pilgrimage. The members of the House Band are selected through an application and audition process and will gather for a retreat and rehearsals before the Pilgrimage weekend.

Important Dates

Interest Form opens: July 9, 2025
Interest Form due: August 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Auditions: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 9 a.m. at First Cary UMC
Retreat: Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Cary UMC
Rehearsal: Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at White Plains UMC
Rehearsal: Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Cary UMC

The retreat and rehearsals are designed for the House Band to work on music for Pilgrimage but also allow some time for team building, discussion and getting to know one another before the Pilgrimage weekend. As these dates serve as our main opportunities to work together and prepare for Pilgrimage, attendance is required for all the above-listed events. Please keep this in mind as you think and pray about auditioning to be in the House Band.

Details

  • To be eligible, youth should be in the 10th-12th grade at the time of the Pilgrimage weekend
  • Youth should have some type of musical experience for at least one year or one performance season. While we are open to a diverse range of instruments and musical expression, here are some key musical elements we are looking for: vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, drums, percussion, and keyboards.
  • Please fill out the form as completely and accurately as possible, particularly where it asks for contact information. Make sure that any email address or phone number you give is one that will be checked regularly.

Audition Details

  • Youth must be prepared to audition in person. Because we audition youth in an ensemble format, we are not able to accept pre-recorded auditions to be evaluated individually.
  • Vocalists: Come prepared to sing a 2 min selection from a worship song of your choice. Additionally, come prepared to sing the two audition songs, found in this folder.
  • Instrumentalists: Come prepared to play the two audition songs, found in this folder. Youth are expected to bring their instruments to the audition unless other arrangements have been made with the audition location.
  • We will audition you both individually and in groups.

Submit the Interest Form

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Youth Name*
Please use an email address that will be checked regularly, as email is our primary method of communication.
For the 2025-2026 school year
It is best if this leader will be attending Pilgrimage.
It is best if this leader will be attending Pilgrimage.
It is best if this leader will be attending Pilgrimage.
Parent Contact's Name*
We ask that you limit your audition instruments to no more than 3. Vocals are counted as an instrument.
Commitment*
To serve as the member of the Pilgrimage House Band, you must commit to each of the events listed on the House Band page of the website.
Youth Participant Consent*
By submitting this form, you confirm that you are interested in being a Participant at Pilgrimage 2025. As a Participant, you agree to uphold the Pilgrimage Ministry Covenant before, during and after the event. Furthermore, you are agreeing that multimedia (photo, video, audio, etc) featuring you will be published publicly by Pilgrimage and the NC Conference. Your name may or may not be included alongside the multimedia shared. You are also confirming your understanding that officials of Pilgrimage and the NC Conference will communicate with you via email and phone (text and call). For more information, visit nccpilgrimage.org/2025/policies.
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