Esprit De Choir - Performance Tips |
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170-voice choir performing in front of more than 1,000 people on Sunday
morning can be a spectacle. We'd like it be a positive appearing spectacle.
So, Kevin has begun providing weekly tips on looking sharp in the loft.
It's the Esprit De Choir weekly tip. We also have a section on
the Web site devoted to the choir's Procedures, Rules and Expectations
which can be reached at the link below. Esprit De Choir Weekly Tips (2/16/06) -- Remember that when you enter the sanctuary choir loft during the prelude, the service has begun. Enter in absolute quite. Line up with a chair and stand facing forward. Sit on cue. If you are the only one left standing, you're too busy checkin' out the crowd. (2/23/06)
-- Tip No. 1 -- At the end of the service, be sure to stand facing forward
until the row in front of you has exited the loft. Then turn and exit.
(You looked great on Sunday -- it does make a difference.) (3/9/06) -- During the Doxology, it is our custom to face the altar to sing. Focus should be forward, but folders should remain open. (3/16/06)
-- For Sunday worship, we typically even out the rows to help us look
more uniform and to get singers as close to the center as possible. Feel
free to "fill in the gaps" at the end of our warm up time. (3/30/06) -- The black folder, part 2 - When we stand and folders are not in use, such as for the Gospel reading, they should be at your side or in your chair slot. Tip About
Hymnal Dip: This strategy also helps us avoid the "hymnal
dip". That's the unfortunate move made necessary when you discover
while still standing after singing an anthem or doxology that a hymn is
about to be sung and your hymnal is resting on your chair behind you.
From the pews, the sight of several choir members turning their back on
the congregation and leaning away to retrieve a hymnal is a little unsophisticated
to put is politely. Anticipating upcoming hymns and having the hymnal
in the folder ready would avoid the dreaded "hymnal dip."
(4/21/06) -- "In Sunday worship, the choir is always on "display." When you are seated, please do so in a professional manner. We provide a backdrop for everhtying tha thappens in the Chancel." |
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