“Hello, and welcome to this episode of the Worship Band Builder podcast, where we are working with you to lay the foundation for skillful worship! I’m Eric Roberts. I’m joined by my co-host, Emily Roberts.”
THE BIG 50
25 core songs
25 outer edges (older songs, songs phasing out, songs you can do without, songs with history)
+12 new songs a year
Other items on your list
Really popular songs in culture
Possible New Songs
(Be flexible with this list because the list may have up to 100 songs on it at any one time but you are focused on a core 50)
So many songs out there… how do I pick?
https://us.ccli.com/ Top 100 Top 25
Use Your Gut…. Your style…. Take notes about what people seem to connect with
The charts will likely move faster than your congregation.
TWO MAIN REASONS FOR THE BIG 50 - This is important for your church and for your team
First, your church will learn to sing and connect with God through the BIG 50 songs. When they hear them on the radio or at home, they will be reminded and drawn to a worship experience.
Second, your band will become GOOD, REALLY GOOD, at the songs they know and love….. too many new songs and the band will struggle and suffer.
LIVE WITH THE SONGS FIRST
Spotify playlist
Youtube Playlists
Jam with the songs in your key
Worship with the songs alone (car, devotion time, etc)
Ask yourself some questions:
Where is the song pointing?
Does the song say something that I want to say to God. (Something I would actually say)
Is the song really good, solid, worshipful… or just cool and popular…. Use discernment so you can grow a strong BIG 50