Here’s where you can find – or contribute – tips, ideas, suggestions for the choir to read. Check in here often – you may find an interesting, inspirational or motivational tip, or perhaps a lovely piece of music to listen to. You can even respond to them or add your own.
- Wed 11 Nov · 10:00 AMRemembrance Day – PerformanceFri 13 Nov · 6:30 PMGlen Pine Winter MarketSat 14 Nov · 1:00 PMChoir Extravaganza at DogwoodMon 16 Nov · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalMon 23 Nov · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalMon 30 Nov · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalMon 7 Dec · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalTue 8 Dec · 2:30 PMChristmas at The WesbrookeMon 14 Dec · 1:00 PMRegular RehearsalWed 16 Dec · 2:00 PMRidge Meadows Seniors Christmas concertSat 19 Dec · 2:00 PMChristmas with Silver Chord at AstoriaMon 21 Dec · 2:00 PMNO Rehearsal scheduled
- Short syllables add punch. Long syllables add smoothness.Read the Tips for Singers pages - lots of good info there!Open your mouth to sing!Eat healthy. Not too much, not too little.Engage your audience.Follow your director.Arrive early to a show.Stay home when you’re sick.Practise your music - any time, anywhere!Check your posture - face forward, not straining up or down.When the song ends, END IT. Watch for the cutoff.Keep your music in order.Sing with confidence, not just volume.Learn some music terms.Turn your pages early.Listen to your neighbours, not just yourself.Keep hydrated. Room-temperature water is best.Count the rests - all of them!Watch your director.Silence your phone!Smile when you sing!Not too loud, not too soft! Blend with the choir.Learn your range and your change.
