Note: The following does not reflect the final positions.
It does not even reflect preliminary positions.
Riser assignments have not been determined yet.
The following chart is good only for the purpose of identifying
the boundaries of the different sections.
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Singer's Concert Positions
on the risers.
Concert Program Order
The order has not been determined yet.
Performance Tips
- We are a choral group and as such should present a consistent appearance
in our dress and demeanor. In other words try not to distract the audience
by drawing attention to yourself. Specifically:
- Adhere to the costume guidelines for the performance.
- Use the standard black notebook for your music. Carry and hold up
a music notebook even if you are memorized to maintain a consistent
appearance for the group.
- The audience will enjoy seeing chorus members appearing to have
a good time but will be distracted by over-animation.
- It is never a good idea to converse or joke with your
neighbor between songs. Everything that happens on the
risers is observed, even those whispered side comments.
- During the song introduction look up at the director. Trust
the director to bring you in. Smile in anticipation of a wonderful
song.
- Look over the top of your notebook at the director to follow tempo and
dynamic cues. We have to work together to turn these
songs into music.
- Hold your book up high so the eye movement is slight. You
know this music better than you think.
- Smile when performing. The audience will enjoy the concert
more if it is apparent that you are having fun.
- After your last note hold still with your book open until the
accompanist stops playing the piano. Any activity such as
turning to the next piece distracts the audience from
contemplating and enjoying the final passage.
- Turn pages quietly during and between songs.
Turning the page slowly (if time allows)
is the best way to minimize sound.
- If you think you did well performing a song, smile. If you
think you made some mistakes, smile anyway. The
audience probably didn't hear your mistakes but they will
certainly see any dissatisfaction registered on your face.
- Move from the risers to the wings and back quickly and
without talking.
- Don't talk amongst yourself during the Specials even if
you are offstage.
- Turn your attention to soloists (piano or vocalist) during
songs. You don't need to be reading the music during the
solos.
- Applause for the individual performances is okay when you
are sitting in the wings and are a part of the audience.
However, when on the risers it is not appropriate to
applaud for the Specials since you are "on stage".
- And most important: Relax - have fun.