Great Practice!

Wednesday, we had a stellar practice. We went over our new Choir Rules (See below), practiced three songs, and discussed the meaning of the first song, Let Us Pray. And I DID remember to pray even without Mary Baxter and Marin to remind me.  Lots of choir members had to miss, but we had a good, solid practice and EVERYONE got candy. Next week we start singing our solos and parts.  Keep practicing with your CDs, especially if you've missed one or two practices. Also, we've had to make some changes in the script due to some kids having too much on their plates this spring, so some of the parts have been pared down or switched.  You will be told of the changes when we get to them in the script at practice.

Parents, the kids are asking to see the blog.  I am so glad you are all careful about what they see online. If they can remember this web address, they can probably kill a good 15-30 minutes with the links if they are in your hair and it's raining outside.

For those of you that were absent, here's an update of the Choir Rules and why we have them, not necessarily in this order:

1. SAFETY: Eat and use the bathroom before choir and stay in the choir room in your seat. We avoid choking, slipping in spills, and we never go anywhere without an adult.
2. RESPECT: No talking out loud unless you raise your hand. If you don't get called, save it for after choir.
3. CONCENTRATION:  Leave phones, food, drink, candy, toys, or anything distracting at home or on the front table.  We will get more done and do our job the best if we stick to choir.
4. PURPOSE: If you have a comment or question, make sure it's about what we are doing right then.  If you want to share personal stories, please come before choir at 5:15 when you can socialize with your friends.  At 5:30, we start working.
5. LOVE:  Treat others the way you want to be treated.  Speak positively about everyone.  If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything.
6. ATTITUDE: Keep hands and feet to yourself, sit up in your chair, and keep up with what's going on. We are here to glorify God, not to pester others or daydream.  If this is too hard for you, then perhaps a different activity would suit you better.

REWARDS:
1.  Candy at the end of choir
2.  The knowledge that you did your best
3.  No complaints to your parents from Miss Karla or Miss Lin
4.  An amazing witness to others when you tell them what you're doing
5.  An amazing witness in May when we present our offering of this musical
6.  Fun

CONSEQUENCES:
1st warning: No candy
2nd warning: I move you next to an adult in the room or near the wall by yourself.  Then, I speak with your parent after choir.
3rd warning: You lose a line in the play and immediately give it to someone else and I speak with your parent.
4th warning:  I speak with your parent and you are asked to stay home from choir next practice.

Check out the new videos and Top Ten List! I also added a joke link and a link to some of my favorite comics.

Sing along to the CD and sing loudly enough to drown out my voice!  Only when you've learned the song can I give you the CD without my screeching on it!  Please read your script, even if it's just 10 minutes a day!  You need to know the story very well, PLUS, if someone is sick or loses their voice, you may need to step into their place. Also, it makes you a better actor.