Silver Chord hit the ground running in January. Three shows in two months – and several new songs as well. We lost one rehearsal day at the beginning of February but like the troopers we are, we sang wonderfully in spite of it. More spring shows are on our calendar so we hope to see you at some of them.
- Check your posture - face forward, not straining up or down.Practise your music - any time, anywhere!Read the Tips for Singers pages - lots of good info there!Keep hydrated. Room-temperature water is best.Learn your range and your change.Watch your director.Stay home when you’re sick.Not too loud, not too soft! Blend with the choir.Count the rests - all of them!Sing with confidence, not just volume.When the song ends, END IT. Watch for the cutoff.Keep your music in order.Open your mouth to sing!Turn your pages early.Follow your director.Silence your phone!Listen to your neighbours, not just yourself.Arrive early to a show.Smile when you sing!Learn some music terms.Engage your audience.Short syllables add punch. Long syllables add smoothness.Eat healthy. Not too much, not too little.
