2008 Suggestions
from choir members (in no particular order):
1.
Choir members should have to audition for Spring Concert solos.
2. Both
spring concerts at the BAG
3.
Christmas concert: less sharing with other groups, more of STSS
repertoire
4.
"Filler" music from Tim and/or band while choir enters risers
5. Better
balance between choir and band.
6. Choir
jumps in to sing along if soloist stumbles.
7. Review at least parts
of the DVD at an
early session
in the fall to examine problems
we may have in terms of accuracy of pitch
and temp, prononciation of words, and overall stage presence.
8. Some downsides to performing at the BAG: difficult to hear
ourselves as we perform, cramped space teetering on risers,
unfavourable acoustics requires more amplification [which affects tone
quality, pitch, etc, but maybe fixed by more practice on microphones
and use of monitors which adds to production costs]
9. Earlier call-times to give choir more down time before audience
arrives.
10. Uniforms: unnecessary and vests are unflattering.
11. Small ensemble developed to sing
more challenging repertoire (possibly auditioned).