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

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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