Short syllables add punch. Long syllables add smoothness.
Turn your pages early.
Practise your music - any time, anywhere!
Listen to your neighbours, not just yourself.
Keep your music in order.
Learn some music terms.
Engage your audience.
Keep hydrated. Room-temperature water is best.
Not too loud, not too soft! Blend with the choir.
Count the rests - all of them!
Eat healthy. Not too much, not too little.
Watch your director.
Read the Tips for Singers pages - lots of good info there!
Open your mouth to sing!
Sing with confidence, not just volume.
Smile when you sing!
Check your posture - face forward, not straining up or down.
When the song ends, END IT. Watch for the cutoff.
Follow your director.
Silence your phone!
Arrive early to a show.
Learn your range and your change.
Stay home when you’re sick.
