If you haven't already heard, CCLI has released a Church Rehearsal License which allows you to legally send audio files to your musicians and singers...for rehearsal purposes. These are the actual studio recordings...not your own demos. The way it works is very similar to their normal reprint license. You pay for a certain number of audio files. Each one sent or received counts as 1. It's VERY affordable and, might I add, a great idea. Now artists and songwriters can benefit from people using their recordings to learn, and later perform, their songs.
I have often said, "don't feel like you have to sound like the recording." I am still saying that. However, the studio recording WILL give you the original 'vibe' of the song. From there you can proceed to custom-arrange it for your particular need in the liturgy. Change the key, change the map, simplify a rhythm, etc.
Check it out at www.CCLI.com
Couple that together with this...
I have just started using an online planner called Planning Center Online. (www.planningcenteronline.com) With this utility you can create custom 'services,' invite musicians to play, attach sheet music (PDFs), attach mp3's...and more. Your musicians and singers can update their profiles with contact info, days they will be away, etc. You can indicate what the 'map' of each song will be (i.e. Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, etc.) You can even show stage plots, schedule A/V personnel, indicate timelines, and more. Your musicians and singers receive an invite via email where they click "ACCEPT" or "DECLINE" or "VIEW THIS SERVICE." You are immediately notified of their answer and their name is placed in their particular spot in the service. There is a monthly fee, again very affordable. This is only my second week using it, but so far it seems pretty cool! Check it out: www.planningcenteronline.com
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