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

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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