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Be Prepared, Part 2
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Preparation involves two sub-points:
- Thursday Rehearsal
- Sunday’s Service of Worship
Thursday Rehearsal
In some respects, this is the harder of the two. Most of us have to work the entire day and then come to rehearsal. Some suggestions:
- If possible, plan ahead and make Thursday a lighter day – or at least try to not work past 5:30. Also try to get to bed earlier on Wednesday evening.
- Vocalize – sing exercises or, better, hymns – in the morning, either before you go to work, or in the car before and after work.
- During rehearsal, watch your posture. Singing is a physical activity. The better your posture, the better your singing will be. This is why we try to "stand" a lot during the rehearsal – it helps your voice.
Sunday Morning
Don’t stay up late on Saturday night. Try to arise by 6:30 on Sunday AM; begin singing as soon as feasible. Again, "vocalises" are good, but singing hymns is an excellent way to prepare – both spiritually and physically. Then, arrive at church by 9:00 AM and participate fully in the choir warm0up. If all the choir cooperates in this, our pitch and sound will improve greatly!