1) Minister of Music - Instrumentalists also make fine singers, and many players are in the choir.

2) Survey - Jr. High thru Sr. Adult, through the Sunday School - compile results and follow up personally and quickly.

3) List of Names from your players…they will know of folks in the church and interested parties from OUTSIDE the church.

4) Newsletter or bulletin announcement -
"We are praying for the people who play the following instruments to minister with the Praise Orchestra on Sunday mornings: violin, bass clarinet, keyboard, tuba and percussion. Players should be of at least an average high school player level of ability. Orchestra rehearses each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the orchestra room. Feel free to visit a rehearsal anytime, or call ___________ at _____________ for more information."

5) Seasonally HIRED PLAYERS are great prospects - get to know them, go to their symphony and other performance concerts, ask their opinions about musical things, and invite them to participate with your group. Look for ways to minister to them. Make yourself available to them and be sensitive to needs in their lives. (Sandy and Michelle, Donna Frazier)

6) Pastor announcement from the pulpit

7) Walk-ons - When you meet someone who is interested, be sure to get their name and phone number, and contact them within 48 hours. Send an orchestra handbook and other information. Make sure they know rehearsal times and location.

8) Civic Band or orchestra - GET INVOLVED as a player or assistant conductor, if possible. Get to know the other players in the group, especially in sections where you are weak. Ask players now and then if they would be willing to volunteer to help you on a special concert or AM service, and offer to help them when possible.

9) Follow up every lead personally and quickly.

10) Ministry Fair or church ministry Bulletin Board announcements

11) Don't get frantic if you have some holes - Psalm 127: "Unless the Lord builds…"