General Membership & Dues
Section 1 – The membership of this organization is comprised of voluntary auditioned musicians, of which each member is required to re-audition bi-annually. Membership is not exclusive and can be revoked by Nashville Praise Symphony Music Director upon approval of the Nashville Praise Symphony Executive Board if deemed necessary.
Section 2 – Members will pay annual dues of $20.00 per member to help cover the costs of meals, recording, and advertising materials. Membership requirements responsibilities consist of:
Musician Member:
- Must be a professing Christian and member of a Bible-believing church
- Must be participating in church music ministry
- Must be at least age 16 or older
- Must have completed both an application form and audition prior to membership
- Must exhibit qualities of a teachable Christ-like attitude in rehearsal & performance
- Must strive for consistent excellence on his/her musical instrument(s)
- Must provide or arrange for instruments needed for each season
- Must re-audition every two (2) years to retain membership in symphony with the understanding that seating within sections may change
- No regular member is to receive monetary compensation for participation in the symphony; all participation in the orchestra is voluntary
- Should commit to all Nashville Praise Symphony events in order to retain membership/chair within the symphony