CHOIR Ten DOs and DON'Ts

1.Do bring your pencil to take note and instruction.
1.Don’t rely on your memory.

2.Do look up.
2.Don’t bury your head in your score

3.Do watch the conductor for the beat.
3.Don’t tap your foot or nod your head to get the pulse.

4.Do sing out with confidence.
4.Don’t let your neighbours do all the work.

5.Do sing as a part of a chorus.
5.Don’t stick out aurally.

6.Do articulate consonants clearly and vowels loudly.
6.Don’t dilute the language.

7.Do hold every note and observe every rest accurately.
7.Don’t weaken the music’s rhythmic impact.

8.Do adhere to performance directions.
8.Don’t second guess the composer.

9.Do review your music regularly.
9.Don’t waste precious rehearsal time with the conductor.

10.Do strive to be a musician.
10.Don’t just be a singer.