WEEKEND FEBRUARY 2-4, 2018

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1 WEEKEND FEBRUARY 2-4, 2018 The future of Worship & Music is in the hands of the next generation. Begin the process of empowering your students to be the future worship leaders of our churches. ONE TWO THREE NOMINATE Music and student leaders statewide nominate talented students to register. Due by October 9, 2017 REGISTER We will contact nominees with information about registration. Due by November 9, 2017 AUDITION New high school students and Worship Band must submit an audition.* Due by November 9, 2017 All forms can be submitted in paper form or electronically through our website at HONORS CHORUS (Students Grades 5-6) February 2-3 YOUTHSINGERS (Students Grades 7-8) February 2-3 BAPTIST ALLSTATE CHORUS, ORCHESTRA, WORSHIP BAND (Students Grades 9-12) February 2-4 COMBINED CONCERT White Oak Conference Center 4pm, February 3 LOCAL CHURCH WORSHIP Each group leads worship in local churches on the morning of Feb 4 COMBINED CONCERT LOCATION TBA 3pm, February 4 *Students who qualified for the SC All-State Chorus, Band, Orchestra or Region Band and meet other qualifications do not have to audition but MUST register by November 9, 2017.

2 FEBRUARY 2-4, 2018 CONTINUED INFORMATION Qualifications New participants must be nominated by their music director, music leader or pastor to participate or audition. Students must exemplify excellent singing and instrumental skills. Students must be active in the music ministry of their church. Chaperones Must be 21 years old or older. One chaperone must be provided for each 1-6 students of same sex. Minimum of one chaperone per church group. Must complete online background screening. Returnees Eligible Baptist AllState Chorus and Orchestra returnees do not need to re-audition or be nominated Returning Orchestra/Chorus College Freshmen and Sophomores are invited Praise Team requires auditions every year Background Screening A yearly background check MUST be completed on EVERY ADULT 18 years or older WHO ATTENDS Baptist AllState Weekend. Please have every adult (including participants) with your group complete the Background Screening online. Registrations will not be complete, nor dates secured, until all adults have been screened and approved by the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Please visit click on the event for complete background check instructions. The cost for the background check is included in your registration fee this year. PRICING Baptist AllState: Student - $ Chaperone - $ Honors Chorus/: Student - $ Chaperone - $72.00 No refunds after 1/4/2018

3 Baptist AllState Audition Requirements 1. We request that Auditions be video and ed to us or mailed on CD/DVD - We will confirm acceptance of ed videos 2. Send a separate Video for each person auditioning. Also, a separate video is needed if auditioning for another section. 3. Accepted video files are: mp4, mov, m4v, wmv, avi. 4. Recordings/ s must be labeled with name, address, church, instrument or voice part. Large files may need to be uploaded to 5. A Registration Form must accompany each audition Video, available at Chorus Auditions At beginning of video give your name, your address, your church, and your voice part. Answer the following questions: 1. What group or groups do you sing with? (church, school, community) 2. Can you read music? 3. Can you follow your voice part on the written music? 1. Vocalize using a five note ascending & descending scale, for example: F,G,A,Bb,C,Bb,A,G,F - continue up by half steps (demonstrate how high you can sing). Sing on syllable LA 2. Vocalize using a five note descending scale starting G - F- E - D - C. Continue down by half steps (demonstrate how low you can sing). Sing on syllable LA 3. Sing a solo of your choice using piano accompaniment only. A hymn is acceptable. 4. Sing your part on one of the following from hymnal: Holy, Holy, Holy How Great Thou Art Star Spangled Banner (stanza/verse one sing your part with accompaniment, and stanza/verse two sing your part without accompaniment.) Audition Submission: 1. Upload to 2. Mail Audition Video on CD/DVD & Form to: Worship & Music Office, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC We will confirm all videos sent by . Phone: janetaltman@scbaptist.org DEADLINE: November 9, 2017

Baptist AllState Audition Requirements 1. We request that Auditions be video and emailed to us or mailed on CD/DVD - We will confirm acceptance of emailed videos 2.

4 Baptist AllState Audition Requirements 1. We request that Auditions be video and ed to us or mailed on CD/DVD - We will confirm acceptance of ed videos 2. Send a separate Video for each person auditioning. Also, a separate video is needed if auditioning for another section. 3. Accepted video files are: mp4, mov, m4v, wmv, avi. 4. Recordings/ s must be labeled with name, address, church, instrument or voice part. Large files may need to be uploaded to 5. A Registration Form must accompany each audition Video, available at Orchestra Auditions At beginning of video give your name, your address, your church, and your instrument. Answer the following questions: 1. How long have you played this instrument? 2. What group or groups do you play with? (church, school, community) 3. Can you read music? Strings and Wind instruments: 1. Play the following concert key scales two octaves up and back as appropriate for instrument: G A Bb Saxophones: C, D, Eb (not concert scale) 2. Play two octave chromatic scale up and back. 3. Play a solo selection of your choosing up to 64 measures. (piano accompaniment only if accompaniment is used.) Keyboard instruments: 1. Play the following concert key scales two octaves up and back both hands: C D Eb A 2. Play two octave arpeggio scale up and back: F D Db Bb 3. Play one of the following hymns: Worthy of Worship Shout to the Lord Amazing Grace Here I Am to Worship 4. Play a solo selection of your choosing up to 64 measures. Percussion My audition recording includes (state what you will be playing): drum set, timpani, keyboard percussion, other percussion I also play (state answer): drum set, timpani, keyboard percussion, other percussion My sight-reading ability (0=none, 5=excellent): drum set, timpani, keyboard percussion, other percussion 1. (Melodic) play same scales as wind instruments. 2. (Snare) choose 5 of the following rudiments: Long roll, single stroke roll, 5, 7, or 9 stroke roll, single and double paradiddle 3. (Timpani) while video is running, tune the following pitches with piano F-G, A-D, Bb, G. Demonstrate a roll for 12 counts. 4. (Trap Set) In 4/4 time, play light rock beat for 32 measures (add fills at measures 8, 16 and 24); repeat in 6/8 time. Bass Guitar 1. Play same scales as wind instruments. 2. Play bass line to the hymns Glorious Is Thy Name #204 BH91 and Great Is the Lord #12 BH91. Guitar 1. In 4/4 time creatively strum the following chord progression, changing chords every 4 beats: G C D Em Am F Dm7 Bb Gm A F#m C#m B E. 2. Play same progression (as above) in 6/8 time. Audition Submission: 1. Upload to 2. Mail Audition Video on CD/DVD & Form to: Worship & Music Office, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC We will confirm all videos sent by . Phone: janetaltman@scbaptist.org DEADLINE: November 9, 2017

5 Baptist AllState Audition Requirements 1. We request that Auditions be video and ed to us or mailed on CD/DVD - We will confirm acceptance of ed videos 2. Send a separate Video for each person auditioning. Also, a separate video is needed if auditioning for another section. 3. Accepted video files are: mp4, mov, m4v, wmv, avi. 4. Recordings/ s must be labeled with name, address, church, instrument or voice part. Large files may need to be uploaded to 5. A Registration Form must accompany each audition Video, available at Worship Band Auditions At beginning of video give your name, your address, your church, and your instrument. Answer the following questions: 1. How long have you played this instrument? 2. What group or groups do you play with? (church, school, youth or adult band) 3. Can you read music? (We must have this info from everyone.) 4. Can you read a lead sheet or chart? Drum Set Set video camera where we can see you playing 1. In 4/4 time, play light rock beat for 32 measures (add fills at measures 8, 16 and 24); repeat in 6/8 time. 2. In 4/4 time, play shuffle beat for 32 measures (add fills at measures 8, 16 and 24) 3. Include on the video you playing with a group - 1 or 2 min of a song. (praise team from church, school group, etc.) Note: Please tell us if you can read Concert Band percussion parts. Bass Guitar Set video camera where we can see you playing 1. In the keys of A, E, In 4/4 time: play 32 measures of a light rock groove add runs and/or fills in appropriate spots. 2. In the keys F and Bb In 6/8 time: play 32 measures of a light rock groove add runs and/or fills in appropriate spots. 3. Play along with a song of your choice include a verse and a chorus 4. Include on the video you playing with a group -1 or 2 min of a song. (praise team from church, school group, etc.) Rhythm Guitar Set video camera where we can see you playing 1. In 4/4 time creatively strum the following chord progression, changing chords every 4 beats: E C#m B E A F#m B E 2. Repeat in 6/8 time 3. If a chart had the following progression: Eb Ab Eb Bb Cm Bb7 Eb How would you play this with a capo? Demonstrate. 4. Play along with a song of your choice include a verse and a chorus 5. Include on the video you playing with a group -1 or 2 min of a song. (praise team from church, school group, etc.) Audition Submission: 1. Upload to 2. Mail Audition Video on CD/DVD & Form to: Worship & Music Office, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC Electric Guitar Set video camera where we can see you playing 1. In the keys of A, E, In 4/4 time: Vamp 16 measures of a light rock groove add fills in appropriate spots. 2. In the keys F and Bb In 6/8 time: Vamp 16 measures of a light rock groove add fills in appropriate spots. 3. Demonstrate a lead solo using effects if available about 16 measures. 4. Play along with a song of your choice include a verse and a chorus and break 5. Include on the video you playing with a group 1 or 2 min of a song. (praise team, school group, etc.) Keyboard Set video camera where we can see you playing 1. In 4/4 time play the progression on a piano/string pad - add melodic fills where appropriate. E C#m B E A F#m B E 2. Play a praise song of your choice, verse/chorus, with a pad change in appropriate spot. 3. Include on the video you playing with a group -1 or 2 min of a song. (praise team from church, school group, etc.) Worship Band Singers Auditions Set video camera where we can see you singing 1. Vocalize using a five note ascending and descending scale to demonstrate extremes of your range. Sing on syllable LA 2. Sing a solo of your choice using piano or guitar accompaniment only. A praise song is fine. 3. Sing your part on one of the following songs: Jesus Messiah, (Tomlin) Praise Adonai (Baloche), Blessed Be Your Name (Redman), Beautiful One (Hughes), or Let the Praises Ring (Brewster) AND include a harmony on the second chorus. 4. Include on the video you singing with a group -1 or 2 min of a song. (praise team from church, school We will confirm all videos sent by . Phone: janetaltman@scbaptist.org DEADLINE: November 9, 2017

6 Dear Pastor/Music Director/Children s Music Leader, HONORS CHORUS/YOUTHSINGERS NOMINATION FORM Help us identify deserving students for from your church. Here s how: Check the qualifications on the website at Participants must be involved in your church s children/youth choir or involved in the music ministry of your church. Students must exemplify excellent singing skills. Furthermore, these groups are very musically demanding. It will be a challenging choral experience for your most gifted students. Nominate up to 5 students per sheet or all on the website. We will notify them of their nomination and send them a registration form. Registration forms will then be due by November 9, Form due October 9, Mail to: Worship & Music Office, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC to: janetaltman@scbaptist.org Or - Fax to: Church Name: Your Name: Church Position: City: 1. Student Name: Parent Name: City, State, ZIP: Parent Honors Chorus Grade: [ ] 5 [ ] 6 Grade: [ ] 7 [ ] 8 2. Student Name: Parent Name: City, State, ZIP: Parent Honors Chorus Grade: [ ] 5 [ ] 6 Grade: [ ] 7 [ ] 8 3. Student Name: Parent Name: City, State, ZIP: Parent Honors Chorus Grade: [ ] 5 [ ] 6 Grade: [ ] 7 [ ] 8 4. Student Name: Parent Name: City, State, ZIP: Parent Honors Chorus Grade: [ ] 5 [ ] 6 Grade: [ ] 7 [ ] 8 5. Student Name: Parent Name: City, State, ZIP: Parent Honors Chorus Grade: [ ] 5 [ ] 6 Grade: [ ] 7 [ ] 8

7 Dear Pastor/Music Director/Youth Music Leader 2018 BAPTIST ALLSTATE NOMINATION FORM Help us identify deserving students for Baptist AllState from your church. Here s how: Check the enclosed qualifications. AllState participants must be superior leaders in your church. Furthermore, AllState is very musically demanding. It is NOT an opportunity to help a student with average skills. It IS a college-level experience for truly gifted, mature students. Nominate up to 6 students on this form. We will notify them so they can submit a video audition. Nominations can also be accepted online at follow the links to the Baptist AllState information Form due OCTOBER 9, Mail to: Worship & Music Office, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC to: janetaltman@scbaptist.org Or - Fax to: Church: Contact Name: City: Position at Church: 1. Student Name: 2. Student Name: 3. Student Name: 4. Student Name: 5. Student Name: 6. Student Name:

8 Return this form by 11/9/2017 to: Worship & Music Office 190 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC Honors Chorus/ White Oak Conference Center February 2-3, 2018 For office use only Received: Participant Information First Name: Last Name: Mailing City: State: Zip: Grade completing in 2018: Honors Chorus: [ ] 5 th [ ] 6 th : [ ] 7 th [ ] 8 th Parent/Guardian Information SHIRT SIZE: [ ] Youth Small (6-8) [ ] Adult Small [ ] Youth Medium (10-12) [ ] Adult Medium [ ] Youth Large (14-16) Gender: [ ] Male [ ] Female First Name: Last Name: Home Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) Church Information Church Name: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: ( ) Music Director First Name: Last Name: Chaperone Information (Must be 21 or older) (Must have ONE chaperone per each 5 participants) Full Legal Name: Name Called: Mailing City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) Gender: [ ] Male [ ] Female Age: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 61+ Shirt Size (cost $10 S-XL, $12 XX -3X): [ ] Small [ ] X-Large [ ] Medium [ ] XX-Large [ ] Large [ ] XXX-Large Every effort will be made to ensure that everyone who comes to camp has a fun and safe stay; therefore, a yearly background check MUST be completed on EVERY ADULT 18 years or older WHO ATTENDS Baptist AllState Weekend. Please have every adult with your group complete the online Background Screening. Your registration will not be complete, nor your camp date secured, until all adults in your group have been screened and approved by the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Please go to our website at click on the event for complete background instructions and online registration. The cost for the background check is included in your registration fee.

9 Return this form by 11/9/2017 to: Worship & Music Office 190 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC Baptist AllState Chorus, Orchestra, & Worship Band White Oak Conference Center February 2-4, 2018 For office use only Received: Participant Information First Name: Last Name: Mailing City: State: Zip: Student Cell Phone: Grade completing in 2018: [ ] 9 th [ ] 10 th [ ] 11 th [ ] 12 th College: [ ] Freshman [ ] Sophomore CHORUS: [ ] Soprano [ ] Alto [ ] Tenor [ ] Bass ORCHESTRA: Instrument you auditioned for: Other instrument(s) you play: WORSHIP BAND: Instrument you auditioned for: Other instrument(s) you play: Returnee (prior year participation): [ ] Yes [ ] No -OR- Participated in SCMEA 2017 Auditioned Group: Region Band/Orchestra SC AllState Band SC AllState Orchestra SC AllState Chorus Gender: [ ] Male [ ] Female SHIRT SIZE: [ ] Small [ ] X-Large [ ] Medium [ ] XX-Large [ ] Large [ ] XXX-Large Parent/Guardian Information First Name: Last Name: Parent Home Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) Church Information Church Name: Contact First Name: Last Name: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: ( ) Chaperone Information (Must be 21 or older) (Must have ONE chaperone per each 6 participants of same gender) Full Legal Name: Name Called: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) Gender: [ ] Male [ ] Female Optional Chaperone Shirt: Golf $20; T-Shirt $10 Age: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 61+ Select preference: [ ] Golf style: Chorus Orch PT -or- [ ] T-shirt Select size: [ ] Small [ ] Medium [ ] Large [ ] X-Large [ ] XX-Large [ ] XXX-Large Every effort will be made to ensure that everyone who comes to camp has a fun and safe stay; therefore, a yearly background check MUST be completed on EVERY ADULT or PARTICIPANT 18 years or older WHO ATTENDS Baptist AllState Weekend. Please have every adult with your group complete the online Background Screening. Your registration will not be complete, nor your camp date secured, until all adults in your group have been screened and approved by the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Please go to this event on our website at for complete background check instructions and online registration. The cost for the background check is included in your registration fee.

10 H O N O R S C H O R U S / Y O U T H S I N G E R S L O D G I N G R E S E R V A T I O N F O R M Church Name City, State, Zip: Contact Name: Phone: FOR FURTHER LODGING INFORMATION CALL (803) OR (800) ext 2800 FAX ( Mail to: Worship & Music Office, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia SC February 2-3, 2018 Honors Chorus, Grades 5-6 Youth Singers, Grades 7-8 Female Chaperone: Checks payable to: SC Baptist Convention Please complete room assignments below. Duplicate as needed. Send one adult chaperone of the same sex for each 1-5 campers. Chaperones must be 21 years or older. Please print participant/chaperone names in each block. janetaltman@scbaptist.org Student Registration Fee $ Chaperone Registration Fee $72.00 Male Chaperone: Non-SCBC Churches add an additional $10 per person Deposit per person - $50.00 Due to Worship & Music Office by January 4, 2018 Refund Policy There will be NO refund on or after 1/4/2018. My deposit for Members x $50 = COMPLETE INFORMATION BELOW Registration: Member: x $ ea. = $ Chaperone (1 night only): x $ ea. = $ Non-SCBC Churches add: x $ ea. = $ My deposit for Chaperones x $50 = Total Amount of $ is enclosed. Check # Grand Total: $ Special Housing Needs: For office use only Received: - -

B A P T I S T A L L S T A T E L O D G I N G R E S E R V A T I O N F O R M Church Name Contact Name: Phone: FOR FURTHER LODGING INFORMATION CALL (803) 227-6168 OR (800) 723-7242 ext 2800 FAX (803

11 B A P T I S T A L L S T A T E L O D G I N G R E S E R V A T I O N F O R M Church Name Contact Name: Phone: FOR FURTHER LODGING INFORMATION CALL (803) OR (800) ext 2800 FAX ( Mail to: Worship & Music Office, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia SC Baptist AllSTATE, February 2-4, 2018 Grades 9-12 (grade completed in the school year) or Returning College Freshmen & Sophomores Checks payable to SC Baptist Convention Please complete room assignments below. Duplicate as needed. Send one adult chaperone of the same sex for each 1-6 campers. Chaperones must be 21 years or older. Please print member/chaperone names in each box below. Female Chaperone: Member: Member: Member: janetaltman@scbaptist.org Member: Member: Member: Student Registration Fee $ Chaperone Registration Fee $ Male Chaperone: Member: Member: Member: Member: Member: Member: Non-SCBC Churches pay an additional $10 per person Deposit per person - $50.00 Deposit Due With Registration Form Due to Worship & Music Office January 4, 2018 Refund Policy There will be NO refunds after 1/4/2018. Special Housing Needs: COMPLETE INFORMATION BELOW Registration: Student: x $ ea. = $ Chaperone: x $ ea. = $ Non-SCBC churches add: x $ ea. = $ My deposit for Members x $50 = My deposit for Chaperones x $50 = Total Deposit of $ is enclosed. Check # Grand Total: $ For office use only Received: - -

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