Small Groups: next steps

For those of you who are not in small groups, please be patient while they use our space to rehearse before choir every Monday. 

• If you want to use the time before choir to socialize use the foyer. 
• If you need to sit down in the room, be silent. 

For members of small groups, review the Small Group Guidelines. (Click there or access by logging in on the website and  clicking on "Members-only content." ) Here are some key points: 

Once the list of participants has been agreed upon by the Director, each small group needs to:

•          Decide on a Group Leader, perhaps someone who could direct, or lead a practice,
•          Establish a phone tree to call each other if there is a change in practice information,
•          Find out who would be willing to host a practice or two at a convenient location,
•         Find out who has (portable) equipment to assist with the practice, such as a keyboard, CD player, etc.

Here are just a few tips to help ensure your experience is a pleasant and successful one:

• Watch your director!
• Prepare for practice by reviewing the written score as often as possible.                                                     
• Try to memorize the words so you can really focus on listening.
• Listen often to the music on our website or CD or YouTube.
• Listen to yourself and gauge your volume so you don’t drown out others, or fade in to the background.
• Listen for the timing. Are others speeding up or slowing down? Keep up with the group’s tempo.
• Breathe, and Enjoy Yourself!