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