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[Bruce Cochran]

Hello Chorale,

 

1)     Remember we rehearse with the Mesa Regal Choir tonight.  Please make
them feel welcome.

 

2)     We seem to be missing about 10 copies of "Gloryland" .it's yellow,
like several other songs.maybe you have some?  This would be a good time to
look around for music at home, under the piano bench, in the car, etc.  No
questions asked when you return it :-)

 

3)     Our next concert is Sunday Jan 25th at 3:30 in south Chandler.

 

4)     Our newest singers:

 

a.      Gary and Robert Hutt  (bass and soprano  winter visitors)

b.      Bill Janzen (bass)

c.      Doug Aumiller (tenor)

d.      Pat Miller (soprano winter visitor returning tonight)

 

5)     Thanks to everyone who participated in Sunday's concert. The sound
was quite good.  Thanks to Craig and others who helped setup and put away
the risers.

 

 

See you tonight,

 

Bruce

 

Reminders from Vocal Coach, Chris Beatty:

                5 WAYS TO SINGING SUCCESS IN 2009 

1.	STAND TALL.  You were designed to be upright, not broken and bent.
Lift your hands over your head to get into a good standing/walking position.

2.	SIT TALL. When sitting feel like you're "standing from the waist
up." 
3.	"HEAR" YOUR VOICE BEFORE YOU SPEAK. Since we speak far more than we
sing, speaking represents the majority of our voice use.  By thinking about
and anticipating your best vocal sound before you speak you will reinforcing
good vocal tone quality. 
4.	USE YOUR FACE. Whether speaking or singing allow your face to be
part of the communications.  It's unnatural to have a stiff, robotic face.
Watching a child talk is a great way to be reminded of how we are to include
the face in all communications.  It's natural. 
5.	LEARN TO BE YOUR SELF.  Imitation is a great way to expand your
repertoire of possible sounds and styles.  But, unless you're doing a cover
tune, or trying to imitate another person's speech  be sure you have
inserted plenty of you in the mix. 

 

 

 

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