What is On The Way?
On The Way (or OTW, as the kids say) is the University’s traveling worship band. OTW travels to camps and conferences throughout the academic year and the summer to lead worship from their distinct style blend of modern hymns and contemporary worship music.
In the past, OTW has traveled, performed, and represented Cairn at YoliJwa, Camp Orchard Hill, Spruce Lake, Camp of the Woods, and many other churches, camps, and conferences. OTW is continually sought after, as their performances are indicative not only of talented musicians, but those who clearly represent Christ.
We want you to have a chance to experience what being part of the OTW community can offer. Students who successfully audition to be a part of the band will receive a full tuition scholarship.
Only six scholarships and band positions are available:
- Vocalist
- Bassist
- Drummer
- Guitarist
- Keyboardist
- Sound Technician
How do I join On The Way?
Limited band positions are available and will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t delay and potentially forfeit your opportunity to receive a full tuition scholarship!
OTW Audition Requirements
- Prepare two pieces of contrasting types from the list below that you are comfortable with that displays your instrumental or vocal proficiency and your overall musicianship.
- A well-known contemporary worship song
- A well-known traditional hymn
- Demonstrate your ability to improvise
- Be prepared to answer questions concerning your musical background, experience, etc.
*In-ears or use of a sound system is available upon request. Please contact Hannah Camillo at [email protected] for more information.
- Prepare two pieces of contrasting types from the list below that you are comfortable with that displays your proficiency and your overall musicianship.
- *A well-known contemporary worship song
- *A well-known traditional hymn
- Demonstrate your ability to improvise
- Be prepared to perform Drum Rudiments
- Be prepared to answer questions concerning your musical background, experience, etc.
*In-ears or use of a sound system is available upon request. Please contact Hannah Camillo at [email protected] for more information.
Each auditionee will have an interview with one of the On The Way leaders. This interview’s purpose is to get to know the participants on a more personal level. On The Way is not only looking for excellent musicianship but for students with outstanding testimonies also. There is no preparation needed for this interview.
Meet the band
Voice
Elem/EC PK4
Tech
BA Worship and Music
Saxophone, Voice, Cajon
Pre Physical Therapy, Exercise Science
Electric Guitar
BS Accounting
Acoustic Guitar and Voice
B.A. Politics, Philosophy, and History
Drums
BS Bible Christian Studies
Piano, Acoustic Guitar and Voice
BS Bible Christian Studies
Hear from an OTW member
Have questions? Reach out to [email protected] with any questions regarding OTW or the application or audition process.
The OTW scholarship is a full tuition scholarship applicable to the full duration of a student’s undergraduate education at Cairn, contingent upon that student’s continual full-time enrollment at Cairn University, participation in OTW, and living on campus. Should a student no longer meet any of these criteria, the full tuition scholarship would be removed and scholarships and financial aid appropriate to the student would be applied.
