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Chorus Singing

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It is of great value to the singer to belong to a good chorus, provided

you know enough not to attempt to be the whole chorus yourself,
and are willing to give the others a chance.

To be a success in the chorus you must observe the following rules:

Be punctual.

Stand erect, and on both feet. Let your chest lead.

Make yourself a part of the chorus. This is not a solo.

Don't annoy those around you by "wiggling" or "fidgeting."

Rise and sit down in unison with the others.

Do not look all over the place, but keep your eyes on the conductor.

Do not cover your face with your music.

Remember it is the conductor's duty to beat time. Keep head, arms and feet still.

Do not try to sing louder than the others. You will not be heard any better and will strain your voice.

Remember to hold the long note for its full count.

Time and rhythm are the two great factors in chorus singing.

Remember that "rests" are of as great importance as "notes" in music.

Do not start before or hang on after the others have ceased to sing.

Do not fail to slightly accentuate the first beat of each measure except where accents are especially
marked on other beats.

Don't look bored because you must stand up to sing. Determine whether you are going to be too
tired to do your part before becoming a member of a chorus.

Keep your eyes on the conductor.

(Adapted from what Every Singer Should Know by Millie Ryan)

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Chorus Singing

1. Which word in the text is a synonym for rhythm?

a. stanza
b. tempo
c. base

2. If someone’s fidgety, it means they are:

a. restless
b. peaceful
c. annoying

3. The performers lifted their arms in unison. What does unison mean?

a. rage
b. disunity
c. harmony ! !

4. What does accentuate mean?

a. focus attention on
b. ahead of time
c. positive

5. What is an antonym for ceased?

a. paused
b. lowered
c. continued ! !

6. Punctual people are ________

a. never on time
b. never late
c. very lethargic

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1. b. tempo

2. a. restless

3. c. harmony

4. a. focus attention on

5. c. continued

6. b. never late

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