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.
- Read the Tips for Singers pages - lots of good info there!Count the rests - all of them!Turn your pages early.Stay home when you’re sick.Eat healthy. Not too much, not too little.Short syllables add punch. Long syllables add smoothness.Not too loud, not too soft! Blend with the choir.Keep hydrated. Room-temperature water is best.Practise your music - any time, anywhere!Open your mouth to sing!Arrive early to a show.Smile when you sing!Watch your director.Keep your music in order.Follow your director.Silence your phone!When the song ends, END IT. Watch for the cutoff.Engage your audience.Sing with confidence, not just volume.Learn your range and your change.Listen to your neighbours, not just yourself.Learn some music terms.Check your posture - face forward, not straining up or down.
