On The Way (OTW) Audition Request

Audition Steps:
1. Apply to Cairn University: cairn.edu/apply.
2. Fill out the application below
3. If selected, you will hear back from the team within 2 weeks of submitting your application to schedule an audition.
4. If invited to move forward, come in-person for your audition, and wait to hear back about your status!

Deadline to submit auditions:
November 15, 2026

Please email ontheway@cairn.edu with any questions or concerns.

About This Form

This form must be completed by students applying to join On The Way (OTW), the University's traveling worship band. This is the first step in the process. As you get started, please refer to the following:

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Mobile Phone

Birthdate

Mailing Address:

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Audition Details

Which of the following band positions are you applying for?

Which instrument or option will apply to you during this audition?

Personal Background

Please share your personal testimony and when you came to know Christ as your personal Savior.

Please share why you would like to be a part of the On the Way team.

Being a part of On the Way not only involves leading worship but also being an ambassador for Cairn University. This involves being an admissions representative for the school and showcasing professionalism. How do you see yourself contributing to this aspect of OTW?

With OTW being team focused, please share 2 strengths and 2 possible weaknesses that you have when working with a team.

Musical & Technical Experience

Do you have experience involved on a worship team? If so, please share how long your involvement was, where, and any other worship leading experience.

Have you taken personal music lessons for the specific instrument/voice position you are applying for? If so, how long have you studied?

Do you have experience with sound engineering for a worship band, lyric software, in ear hardware, etc.? If so, please share your experience.

Acknowledgments

I understand that as an active OTW band member, I must be an on campus resident.

Yes

I understand that as an active OTW band member, I am unable to accept a Resident Assistant (RA) position.

Yes

I understand that as an active OTW band member, I am unable to participate on any Cairn athletic team.

Yes

For any questions regarding this application, please email ontheway@cairn.edu.