For the last vocal workshop that I hosted, I wrote some new material that I thought would be relevant to choir members of any age. It is my top "Ten Ways to Survive (and Thrive) in Choir Rehearsal". I thought I'd share them here today:
1. On your way to rehearsal, perform several warm-up exercises in your car to ready your voice for singing.
2. Make sure you come prepared with your music in a binder and pick up the music you will need for the evening's rehearsal.
3. Bring a pencil and use it! Make marks all over your music to help you remember rhythms, notes, breath marks, etc. (Note: that's why you use a pencil, so you can erase!)
4. Make sure you sit next to someone who knows the part you are supposed to be singing well, then copy them!
5. Be an active listener and an active learner.
6. Increase your energy by sitting up tall in your chair with feet uncrossed (I know, this takes some getting used to, but I promise you'll be more supported and sing better).
7. Bring water and aim to drink the entire bottle throughout the rehearsal.
8. Ask questions if you're unsure of a certain part.
9. It's ok not to use your full voice for the entire rehearsal. When you're learning your part, sing quietly. When you know your part, then practice in your performance voice.
10. Have fun making a joyful noise unto the Lord!
I hope these tips help you soar through your own choir rehearsal with ease! Happy singing!
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