Suggestions for Reheasal by Robert Russell,University of Maine,USA
Written by CASA NewsLink
Monday, 02 June 2008
Sing the phrase from end to beginning. This will build your confidence to finish the phrase without losing breath.
Sing the piece from end to beginning to build confidence in the conclusion of the piece.
At the first rehearsal of a piece, start with that section of the piece that you find most beautiful, most expressive, or most exciting.
At concert time the focus must be on expression, not technique. Rehearsal builds vocal (and choral) technique. The singer in concert who focuses on technique risks boring the audience.
