I. INTRO - II Chronicles 5:11-14

II. SURVEY

III. FOLLOW UP all prospects individually

IV. BUDGET / LIBRARY considerations

a. where to rehearse (sanct., S.S. Room, local band room)
b. music stands, correct posture chairs
c. perc. Equipment, tuba, bass clarinet, French horn, smaller instruments, drum set, bass amp, keyboard (NOTE: ALWAYS use a piano in orchestra rehearsal)
d. music (hymnal orchestration, choir accompaniment, graded specials)
e. folders (most music stores GIVE them away)
f. red pencils
g. manuscript paper or computer software
h. filing cabinet(s)

V. ENLIST PASTORAL SUPPORT

VI. BE PREPARED

a. for the first rehearsal (room set-up, folders complete, rehearsal order together
b. for the first performance - success breeds success

VII. PRAY

a. FOR them
b. WITH them
c. ABOUT them and their potential ministry
d. For balanced instrumentation and leadership

VIII. RESOURCES