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

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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