• Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
    Avoid negative people.
    Rekindle old friendships.
    Wear polished shoes.
    Remember other people's birthdays.
    Say "please" a lot.
    Return all things you borrow.
    Don't expect life to be fair.
    Have a dog.
    Plant flowers every spring.
    Compliment even small improvements.
    Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
    Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
    Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
    Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
    Keep secrets.
    Over tip breakfast waitresses.
    Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
    Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
    Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
    Leave everything a little better than you found it.
    Use the good silver.
    Never refuse homemade brownies.
    Learn three clean jokes.
    Keep it simple.
    Marry only for love.
    Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
    be there when people need you.
    Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
    Keep your promises (no matter what).
    Never underestimate the power of love.
    Be the first to say hello.
    Stop blaming others.
    Sing in the shower.
    Look people in the eye.
    Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
    Compliment three people everyday.
    Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
    Wave at kids on school buses.
    Floss your teeth.
    Count your blessings.
    Commit yourself to constant improvement.
    Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
    Plant a tree on your birthday.
    Say "thank-you" a lot.
    Drink champagne for no reason at all.
    Always accept an outstretched hand.
    Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
    Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
    Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
    Have a firm handshake.
    Call your mother.
    Take responsibility for every area of your life.
    Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
    Sing in a choir.
    Be forgiving of yourself and others.
    Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Posture

Good posture is all-important for proper singing. It allows for easy movement of your breath in and out of your body. It also aids in effective projection of your voice and makes the choir as a whole look good.

Stand if you’re able, or sit up nice and straight. Close your eyes and imagine a string running from the pit of your stomach out through the top of your head. Pull the string taut and feel how your body realigns itself for a clean, clear airflow.

Keep your head up, not buried in your book. This is essential for many reasons: letting your voice out clearly and easily, keeping an eye on your conductor and engaging with your audience.

Check the illustration. For proper posture, there should be roughly a 90 degree angle between the centre line of your body and your mouth.

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