STAGE PRESENCE
Calm confidence in a person's way of behaving.
What is Poise?
Weight equally distributed on both feet, one foot slightly ahead of the other.
What is foot placement for standing posture?
Quiet when the director is talking.
What does a Choir class sound like?
The notes sung are the notes written in the music.
What is Note Accuracy?
The character of the sound when every part is heard.
What are Tone Quality and Blend?
Behavior in keeping with what is expected of a choir at a performance.
What is Concert Decorum?
Rib cage lifted.
What is rib cage placement for proper singing posture?
Full singing.
What does a Choir class sound like when everyone participates?
Pitch is accurately produced in performance (singing in tune).
What is Intonation?
The louds and softs written in the music are sung accurately and all parts are heard.
What are Dynamics and Balance?
Proper choir attire.
What is black robes, black dresses, black tuxes, and black shoes?
Fingertips at your sides.
What is proper hand placement?
Proper singing posture.
What does a choir class look like?
The rhythms sung are the rhythms written in the music.
What is Rhythmic Accuracy?
Low breaths with no rise of the chest.
What is proper Breathing Technique?
Riser etiquette.
What does no talking on stage look like?
Eyes on director.
What is where a choir looks when singing?
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass.
What are the voice parts in a four part choir?
The style and tempo of the piece is correct for what the composer wanted.
What is Interpretation and Musicianship?
The number of judges our choir sings in front of in March.
What is 3?
Family waving and shouting my name.
What does ignoring the audience look like?
Hands in my pockets.
What does wrong hand placement look like?
SS, SS.
What does shhh sound like?
Lyrics are clearly understood and pronounced correctly.
What is Diction and Enunciation?
I.S.S.M.A.
What is Indiana State School Music Association?