FOCUS
Name two things a choir member can do during rehearsal to show they are focused.
What are watch the conductor, sing quietly on pitch, practice your part, keep music organized?
True or False: Following directions from the leader helps the whole choir sound better.
What is TRUE?
Choir members must listen closely to their section peers to achieve this vocal goal, meaning their voices sound like one single instrument.
What is blend
Match your pitch, tone, and volume with the group so the choir sounds unified.
What does it mean to “sing as one voice” in choir?
This is David's favorite song.
What is Old Time Rock n Roll by Bob Seger?
To maintain unified pitch and timing, a choir singer must keep one eye on their sheet music and one eye focused on this person.
Who is the conductor? (Also accept: director / maestro)
You do this when the conductor raises their hand or gives a quiet gesture.
What is stop or be ready; pay attention and listen?
Singers listen to the acoustic delay of the room to adjust this specific volume level so they do not overpower the rest of the ensemble.
What is dynamics? (Also accept: balance)
If your section is singing too loud, what should you do to help the choir blend and sing as one voice?
What is Sing more quietly, match vowel shapes and tone, and listen to other singers?
This song is Chloe's favorite.
To model the part, gives reminders, helps with difficult spots, leads warm-ups
What are ways to help teammates follow directions and stay focused during rehearsal?
Who helps keep everyone together by giving cues for when to start and stop singing?
Conductor/director
A choir singer must listen to the harmonic context of a chord to make microscopic adjustments to this, preventing the ensemble from going flat
What is intonation? (Also accept: pitch)
The director points to your section and then points at their ear. These are two things are they might ask you to do
What are Listen to each other and blend (match pitch and volume)?
This song by Luke Combs is Caleb's favorite
What is Ain't No Love in Oklahoma?
This specific vocal technique requires a singer to focus their tone into the facial mask to maximize resonance without straining.
What is placement? (Also accept: forward placement)
Choirs use "soft focus" visually to monitor the conductor while using this type of side vision to stay aligned with neighboring singers.
What is peripheral vision?
You notice a singer in your section is off pitch. Describe two helpful, respectful actions you can take to support them so the whole section can stay focused and sing together.
What is quietly sing your part to help them find the pitch, offer to rehearse the tricky part with them after class, tell the section leader or director so they can assist.
Explain how focusing, listening, and following directions together help a choir “sing as one voice”
What is watching conductor keep timing, listening helps match pitch and tone, following dynamics keeps volume balanced so the choir sounds unified.
This song is Collin's favorite.
What is Spiderman:Homecoming II theme song?
Nick likes this Christian Rapper.
Who is Alex Jean?
Mary likes ANY song by this artist.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This is Mia's favorite song.
What is Somebody That I Used to Know?