Hot Sheet

updated May 2009

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Deadlines
RMRUP money is due by the end of this month

May 7 News letter

Subject: Kicking it up a notch!
We are ready to do just that.
For those who were not able to come we will make some time in the next weeks to you can watch the performance. Not only did we sound good and looked great. Choreo was fun and the audience, judges and ourselves enjoyed it. For those who watched the dvd tonight and read the comments, think about what you can do to improve, to kick it up a notch. The music committee will get together and work on a attainable goal, areas that we will target and work on. We are not just talking about contest, but the upcoming show in the fall. Lets sing every performance like we would on contest stage. It should be a whole lot easier, no judges !!!
Music Team Please check your calendars, and let Mickey know if Tuesday May 26 or Wednesday May 27 would work better for you. If you are out of town please let her know that too. We will send you a list of possible songs, so if you cannot participate in the meeting, you can send your input via e-mail.
Songs in the works Happy Birthday Kicking it up a notch Shaboom Shaboom
If you need a learning CD please let Mickey know
Leslie's Shop (Our own regional events coordinator) Remember Rest of RMRUP fees will be due by end of May $125 Sign up for PVI's at RMRUP Make checks out to Del-Rose Chorus
Coffers Corner ( in other words Jancy our Treasurer) Dues are always welcomed and excepted. If you give cash make sure you put a name with it. Checks made payable to Del-Rose Chorus.
Director Corner We have made it into show mode, and with it comes the learning of new songs. We prepare for the fall show, while planning summer travel, vacation, family time and other things. We hope that during all that time you will continue to work on your music, learn choreo, and come to as many rehearsals as possible. Stay tuned to the news letters, as we will inform you and update you on what songs we will be working on. If at any time you need extra help with music or choreography, please let us know and we will make to time for individual meetings or meetings in small groups. We are looking forward to a fun summer with lots of laughter, singing, dancing, and who knows a BBQ or two. yours in harmony and very excited director team Mickey and Susanna
 

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A Word or Two from your Chorus Director
some reminders from this past coaching weekend

It all starts with
Space, Air and Energy

Body alignment
- align ears with shoulder
- open rip cage, shoulders slightly back and arms hang relaxed
- shoulders aligned with hips and ankles, knees slightly bend
- most body weight is on the balls of your feet
- the jaw is loose, without tension

Breathing
- through the nose, "snuff breath", keeps tension away from the vocal chords
- push out all the air
- lift rib cage, keep rib cage lifted when exhaling, this helps with
  breath support, body alignment and on time quick breath
- place hand between sternum (braline) and belly button
  this helps to keep the rib cage up and to remind you to push out all the air
  moving your body will keep the tension away from the vocal cords,
  tension will move to the biggest muscle
  that is why you need to keep your body in motion
- a breath is the beginning of a phrase
- keep your mouth open when taking a breath

Space ( the final frontier)
- remember the wh isker spot, to open the resonating areas
- keep your jaw loose but not over extended, this will also help with
  a rich round resonance ringing note
- lifted pallet

Other things to remember
- sing forward into your mask, do not swallow the sound
- lower notes need less space
- higer notes need more space
- push the sound up and out like a basketball when singing high
- move your sound with air do not grip it with muscle power
- always push to the end of the phrase
- keep the sound smooth do not close it down

Treasurer
- All monies, dues and receipts will go to Jancy
- Look for the purple Treasure folder and place checks and requests in it
- request monies or turn monies in, not counting dues, please use proper form
- please use memo space on your check, your treasurer will love you !

Do not Forget
Water, Aqua, Wasser and plenty of it!!!!!!

Can you Hear me
-Be Ready to sing
-Be Prepared
-Listen and Pay Attention to your chorus director
-Practice at home and in rehearsal like you would sing on stage