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

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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