Logistics for choir performances
- everything must be done at least 2 weeks before the actual performance!
1. Attire
- ensure availability of spares (e.g. brooches, organza)
- gown check to be conducted as well: gown is not too tight, organza is not torn or burnt, properly, silver ballet flats looks okay (i.e. no parts of the flats should be peeling off)
- if one's attire is less than perfect, one will not be allowed on stage
2. Folders
- black ring files are to be used as performance folders
- folder should be non-glossy, should not reflect light
- it should be in plain back colour, without any markings or the rings popping out
- files check to be conducted before performance
3. Emcees
- assign 2 or more, preferably from different sections
- emcees are to be coached by teachers first
- script are to be vetted by teachers (on language and other stuff) and the conductors (on music stuff) at least 1 month in advance for proof-reading and checking
4. Stage logistics
- must be rehearsed by student leaders and teachers
- stage logistics include walking in and out, positioning on stage, stage manager to cue for starts (usually by teachers)
- sound control room on video and audio recording, and stage lightning
- preparation of tokens of appreciation
- Self-visualization by each choir member (sequence of songs, walking in and out)
5. Musical readiness
- Auditions to be held for pianists, soloists and octets
- Appoint more than 1 soloist, in case the original soloist is unable to perform on that day
- Octets: everybody in the octet should be able to sing the whole section by her own voice
Hope you find this helpful! :) For more information, please check your choir booklet and view Ankita's post (She's our ex-treasurer) on how to put on makeup, and Anthea's post on performance etiquette (She's our ex-secretary) (Thank you Ankita and Anthea! :) ) that's all for today. See you all soon! :)
-Wen Yi
-Wen Yi
