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.
- Mon 28 Sep · 2:00 PMRegular RehearsalMon 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 Rehearsal
- Count the rests - all of them!Not too loud, not too soft! Blend with the choir.Keep your music in order.Learn your range and your change.Follow your director.Listen to your neighbours, not just yourself.Practise your music - any time, anywhere!Open your mouth to sing!Smile when you sing!Silence your phone!Stay home when you’re sick.Short syllables add punch. Long syllables add smoothness.Arrive early to a show.Turn your pages early.Watch your director.Eat healthy. Not too much, not too little.When the song ends, END IT. Watch for the cutoff.Keep hydrated. Room-temperature water is best.Check your posture - face forward, not straining up or down.Learn some music terms.Read the Tips for Singers pages - lots of good info there!Engage your audience.Sing with confidence, not just volume.
