I (Stephanie) subscribe to a website called Choir Warmups. They’ve recently made all their warmup exercises free to download. Most are original and all are fun. Check it out! (The link opens in a new tab so you won’t lose your place here.)
- Mon 5 Oct · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalMon 12 Oct · 2:00 PMNO Rehearsal – ThanksgivingWed 14 Oct · 2:30 PMConcert at Seniors VillageMon 19 Oct · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalMon 26 Oct · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalWed 28 Oct · 12:30 PMCreekside Day Centre ConcertMon 2 Nov · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalMon 9 Nov · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalWed 11 Nov · 10:00 AMRemembrance Day – PerformanceSat 14 Nov · 1:30 PMChoir Extravaganza at DogwoodMon 16 Nov · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalMon 23 Nov · 2:00 PMRegular Rehearsal
- Open your mouth to sing!Eat healthy. Not too much, not too little.Turn your pages early.Smile when you sing!Silence your phone!Check your posture - face forward, not straining up or down.Learn your range and your change.Keep your music in order.Learn some music terms.Listen to your neighbours, not just yourself.Sing with confidence, not just volume.Engage your audience.Not too loud, not too soft! Blend with the choir.Keep hydrated. Room-temperature water is best.When the song ends, END IT. Watch for the cutoff.Count the rests - all of them!Follow your director.Short syllables add punch. Long syllables add smoothness.Read the Tips for Singers pages - lots of good info there!Watch your director.Arrive early to a show.Stay home when you’re sick.Practise your music - any time, anywhere!
