Song Lifecycle¶
Owner: Song Selector + Director + Worship Lead
Stages¶
- Scout — heard/suggested; theological & congregational fit review (Song Selector)
- Trial — introduced with clear teach moments
- Core — known by the room; appears in regular rotation
- Rest — intentionally shelved to keep the diet fresh
- Archive — retained for special use, not active weekly
Role split¶
| Stage work | Primary |
|---|---|
| What enters the diet / which titles this week | Song Selector (Director covers) |
| Can we arrange and rehearse it well | Worship Lead |
| Can media/tech support it | Media / Tech Lead |
| Keep / rework / rest after outings | Song Selector + Worship Lead + Director |
Intake criteria (discussion starters)¶
- Compliance with all six core criteria in Song Selection Policy: biblically defensible theology, corporate-worship intent, congregational ownership and singability, clear Christian confession, and pastoral usefulness
- Compliance with the policy's content boundaries and 50-title rolling ceiling
- Band/tech complexity vs available volunteers
- Overlap with songs already in rotation
- Pastoral season fit
Introducing a new song¶
- Name what repertoire function the song adds and record it in the annual register
- Teach strategy agreed (call-and-response, melody first, etc.) — Song Selector + Worship Lead
- Charts + lyrics deck ready before first full-band week — Worship Lead + Media
- Plan approximately three outings within six to eight weeks; repeat the following week when suitable
- Evaluate after 2–3 outings: keep, rework, or rest
Related¶
https://theonize.github.io/petra/06-music-library/song-lifecycle/
