I (Stephanie) subscribe to a website called Choir Warmups. They’ve recently made all their warmup exercises free to download. Most are original and all are fun. Check it out! (The link opens in a new tab so you won’t lose your place here.)
- Wed 11 Nov · 10:00 AMRemembrance Day – PerformanceFri 13 Nov · 6:30 PMGlen Pine Winter MarketSat 14 Nov · 1:00 PMChoir Extravaganza at DogwoodMon 16 Nov · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalMon 23 Nov · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalMon 30 Nov · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalMon 7 Dec · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalTue 8 Dec · 2:30 PMChristmas at The WesbrookeMon 14 Dec · 1:00 PMRegular RehearsalWed 16 Dec · 2:00 PMRidge Meadows Seniors Christmas concertSat 19 Dec · 2:00 PMChristmas with Silver Chord at AstoriaMon 21 Dec · 2:00 PMNO Rehearsal scheduled
- Listen to your neighbours, not just yourself.Practise your music - any time, anywhere!When the song ends, END IT. Watch for the cutoff.Smile when you sing!Short syllables add punch. Long syllables add smoothness.Keep your music in order.Turn your pages early.Check your posture - face forward, not straining up or down.Learn your range and your change.Silence your phone!Engage your audience.Keep hydrated. Room-temperature water is best.Stay home when you’re sick.Arrive early to a show.Eat healthy. Not too much, not too little.Sing with confidence, not just volume.Watch your director.Follow your director.Open your mouth to sing!Read the Tips for Singers pages - lots of good info there!Count the rests - all of them!Not too loud, not too soft! Blend with the choir.Learn some music terms.
