Engage Application

Are you a passionate worship leader? Do you have experience leading in your church, school, or at various events? Then you’re in the right place! Engage Worship offers its team members a scholarship to Southern Adventist University for their participation with Engage, which requires good academic standing, travel throughout each school year, and regular rehearsals with team members.

To join Engage Worship, applicants must be the following:

Either a current student at Southern enrolled in at least 12 credit hours OR Incoming full-time freshman or transfer student that has applied and been accepted to SAU as a full-time student
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Very experienced in worship leading. Worship team leadership experience is a bonus
Own your preferred instrument or have a plan to acquire one before the upcoming year

Flexibility and willingness to play both contemporary and traditional praise music

Student Info

First Name

Last Name

Gender

Birthdate

Student ID (include the leading 0)

Southern Email Address

Mobile Phone

Class Standing

Current GPA

Intended Major

Anticipated SAU Graduation Date

How did you hear about Engage?

Why do you want to be a part of Engage?

What type of role are you applying for?

Worship Background

How many years have you been involved in leading worship?

Are you classically trained?

Do you feel comfortable playing by ear?

Do you know the number system?

Tell us about your history with leading worship. Where have you led (churches, schools, rallies), what type of music have you played, etc.

How often do you practice your instrument?

Do you own the instrument(s) for the role you are applying for?

Have you had lessons to practice your instruments?

How long have you taken lessons?

Which harmony are you most comfortable finding and holding?

Higher Harmony

Lower Harmony

Both

Not Comfortable Finding Harmonies

If you were receiving a scholarship to play just one instrument, what instrument are you the most competent on in a worship-context? The answer can be vocals, acoustic guitar, drums, cajon, electric guitar, etc.*

What style(s) of worship music do you prefer? (Once again, there is NO wrong answer, this just helps us get to know you and find the right fit for you)

Contemporary (Hillsong, Bethel, Elevation Worship Songs)

Classic Contemporary (Early 2000s Worship Music such as How Great Is Our God)

Gospel

Traditional (Hymns)

No Preference

What is your comfort level in public speaking?

What is your comfort level of presenting worship in front of 100 people?

Background

If you were receiving a scholarship for one of the roles listed above, which would it be.

Tell us about your experience with the role you are applying for.

Do you have anything else you'd like us to know or consider?