I liked the song. It sounds like it would be a fun peice, but it lacked some energy. Most of the choir members had decent posture, but some individuals were slouched, had tense shoulders, had their heads to one side, their feet together or even too far apart. Some of the members seemed a lttle lost or didn't really seem to care about the performance. From what I could see not many mambers had their mouths opened enough.
Joanne, I agree the choir's posture and allignment was all over the place. The sound was pretty good though so obviously the students that worked hard to have good posture, open their mouths, and use support were carrying the rest of the choir. This happens in most choirs. I had trouble finding the beauty of their song because I was so distracted by the moving, scratching, and general lack of concentration and concern showed by so many of the choir students. They could have been great if they had showed some performance maturity and realized that they had an audience. This demonstrates the importance of always acting like mature performers on the stage. The audience is always watching!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! So much movement!! It's a terrible distraction!! I'm surprised I made it through the first minute! That soloist should not turn in back to the audience! It's rude! It was a pretty good song, though. People turned their heads too much! Whether it be looking down or to the person next to them. It sounds like the soloist is straining major! The director needs to work on them more with the dynamics, like our WONDERFUL director Mrs. Symans!!! =)
First of all that piece was awesome! but could have done much better. Though the group was very talented they did awkward swaying and fidgeting. The director could have worked with them making some sort of uniform sway. The soloist was so strange and awkward, he could not stay still! He should not be just walking around and turning his back to the audience when he's not singing. Towards the end his phrasing and dynamics were nonexistant, making his solo very choppy. The high voices need more support, especially around 2:07 and 2:44, i could barely hear themmm! They're a talented group and sound wonderful, they could use my energy, especially around the key change, they could achieve this by better diction and cresendoing. ps. we should do this song :)
This really is a beautiful song! However the moving about is very distracting. With such an awesome song, though, I can see why it would be hard not to want to sway to and fro. The vocals are excellent, they just need some direction on proper performance behavior.
BREATHING! -This is an article I found online of exercises to do to improve your breathing.
To breathe properly for singing, you must breathe low into the bottom portion of the lungs, engaging the diaphragm. Your rib cage and back will expand. Your shoulders and upper chest will remain still and will not rise. Try it yourself: Inhale deeply and exhale completely. Again inhale and exhale. Now try it again, only this time inhale for four counts, hold your breath for four counts, exhale over four counts and then wait four counts before inhaling again. Let’s do three complete sets of that counting exercise. Remember to inhale deeply and properly for singing.
Inhale 2 3 4, Hold 2 3 4 Exhale 2 3 4 and Wait 2 3 Again. Inhale 2 3 4, Hold 2 3 4 Exhale 2 3 4 and Wait 2 3 Last Time. Inhale 2 3 4, Hold 2 3 4 Exhale 2 3 4 and Wait 2 3 4.
This basic exercise is an easy one you can do every day. Plain fact, the more you exercise your breathing, the more control you will have over your voice. With a little time and practice you will be a master of breathing control. As you make progress, challenge yourself to increase the breathing count to 8, 12, 16 and more. For best results mix and match the numbers. The size of singing phrase is never the same, so practicing all different airflow situations is ideal. Breathing correctly needs to be a habit, meaning you need to do it correctly without thinking about it. So in the beginning you really want to concentrate on the proper technique.
BONUS TIP: Are you sure you’re breathing right? If you are uncertain of yourself see if this little experiment helps. Sit in a chair and while keeping your back straight, lean over and put your elbows on your knees. Take a deep breath. Feel your back and rib cage expand? Now sit up and work to duplicate the feeling, only the expansion should be a ring around your entire body.
I liked the song. It sounds like it would be a fun peice, but it lacked some energy. Most of the choir members had decent posture, but some individuals were slouched, had tense shoulders, had their heads to one side, their feet together or even too far apart. Some of the members seemed a lttle lost or didn't really seem to care about the performance. From what I could see not many mambers had their mouths opened enough.
ReplyDeleteJoanne, I agree the choir's posture and allignment was all over the place. The sound was pretty good though so obviously the students that worked hard to have good posture, open their mouths, and use support were carrying the rest of the choir. This happens in most choirs. I had trouble finding the beauty of their song because I was so distracted by the moving, scratching, and general lack of concentration and concern showed by so many of the choir students. They could have been great if they had showed some performance maturity and realized that they had an audience. This demonstrates the importance of always acting like mature performers on the stage. The audience is always watching!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS!!!! So much movement!! It's a terrible distraction!! I'm surprised I made it through the first minute! That soloist should not turn in back to the audience! It's rude! It was a pretty good song, though. People turned their heads too much! Whether it be looking down or to the person next to them. It sounds like the soloist is straining major! The director needs to work on them more with the dynamics, like our WONDERFUL director Mrs. Symans!!! =)
ReplyDeleteFirst of all that piece was awesome!
ReplyDeletebut could have done much better. Though the group was very talented they did awkward swaying and fidgeting. The director could have worked with them making some sort of uniform sway.
The soloist was so strange and awkward, he could not stay still! He should not be just walking around and turning his back to the audience when he's not singing. Towards the end his phrasing and dynamics were nonexistant, making his solo very choppy. The high voices need more support, especially around 2:07 and 2:44, i could barely hear themmm!
They're a talented group and sound wonderful, they could use my energy, especially around the key change, they could achieve this by better diction and cresendoing.
ps. we should do this song :)
This really is a beautiful song! However the moving about is very distracting. With such an awesome song, though, I can see why it would be hard not to want to sway to and fro. The vocals are excellent, they just need some direction on proper performance behavior.
ReplyDeleteBREATHING!
ReplyDelete-This is an article I found online of exercises to do to improve your breathing.
To breathe properly for singing, you must breathe low into the bottom portion of the lungs, engaging the diaphragm. Your rib cage and back will expand. Your shoulders and upper chest will remain still and will not rise.
Try it yourself: Inhale deeply and exhale completely. Again inhale and exhale.
Now try it again, only this time inhale for four counts, hold your breath for four counts, exhale over four counts and then wait four counts before inhaling again. Let’s do three complete sets of that counting exercise. Remember to inhale deeply and properly for singing.
Inhale 2 3 4, Hold 2 3 4 Exhale 2 3 4 and Wait 2 3 Again.
Inhale 2 3 4, Hold 2 3 4 Exhale 2 3 4 and Wait 2 3 Last Time.
Inhale 2 3 4, Hold 2 3 4 Exhale 2 3 4 and Wait 2 3 4.
This basic exercise is an easy one you can do every day. Plain fact, the more you exercise your breathing, the more control you will have over your voice. With a little time and practice you will be a master of breathing control. As you make progress, challenge yourself to increase the breathing count to 8, 12, 16 and more. For best results mix and match the numbers. The size of singing phrase is never the same, so practicing all different airflow situations is ideal. Breathing correctly needs to be a habit, meaning you need to do it correctly without thinking about it. So in the beginning you really want to concentrate on the proper technique.
BONUS TIP: Are you sure you’re breathing right? If you are uncertain of yourself see if this little experiment helps. Sit in a chair and while keeping your back straight, lean over and put your elbows on your knees. Take a deep breath. Feel your back and rib cage expand? Now sit up and work to duplicate the feeling, only the expansion should be a ring around your entire body.
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