1. THE CHORAL ARTIST: Why We Sing
"But I'm Tone Deaf . . ."
Finding the Right Choral Group for You
Gathering Audition Information and Requirements
2. PREPARING FOR A CHORAL AUDITION: Planning for the Audition
3. VOCAL TECHNIQUE: About the Voice
The Importance of Practice
The Recipe for Beautiful Singing
Vocal Technique Exercises
Vocal Musicianship Exercises
4. THE AUDITION: BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER: About Audition Anxiety
"Sorry, Better Luck Next Time"
" Congratulations! You're in the Chorus"
5. THE REHEARSAL: The First Rehearsal of the Season
Materials to Bring to Every Rehearsal
Responsibilities of the Conductor
Responsibilities of the Singer
Additional Group Rehearsal Time
The Private Rehearsal: Maximizing Your Efforts
6. SCORE MARKING FOR SINGERS: General Markings
Tempo and Rhythm Markings
7. THE CHORAL PERFORMANCE: Become an Ambassador for Your Chorus
The Care and Preservation of the Voice
"And the Crowd Goes Wild"
