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

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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