Criselda’s Noteworthy Thoughts for August 2024
As summer draws to a close, we can all look forward to an exciting fall of singing and performing! So Noted Singers, Forte Plus Choir, Cleopatra (NEW!), our touring company (NEW!), Seniors Acting Out Together and finally Acting Out are all planning exciting seasons. But some in our province will have to look hard to […]
Criselda’s Noteworthy Thoughts for July 2024
Happy summer! For those of us busy planning the fall season, we hear Christmas music wafting on the breezes and see twinkly lights in every sunset. And what keeps choral directors up at night over the summer? The big question is – will the singers remember how to breathe, tune and shape a phrase when […]
Criselda’s Noteworthy Thoughts for June 2024
As concert season winds down, we reflect on what it feels like to attend all these wonderful shows….why do we do it? (but keep checking our facebook page for a ton of upcoming concerts by many groups yet in early June) Attending a concert can be a powerful, shared experience that transcends the boundaries of […]
Criselda’s Noteworthy Thoughts for May 2024
Criselda’s February newsletter
Happy February everyone! Ah the month of heart shaped pizzas, a bit more sunshine and slushy roads. What’s not to love? If you’ve just done dry Jan or about to do dry Feb, then YAY you! Singers need all the moisture they can get and sadly, alcohol dries out your vocal folds. Of course, you […]
Criselda’s Noteworthy Thoughts for February 2024
Criselda’s Noteworthy thoughts for January 2024
Let’s talk about vocal hygiene – exciting, right?! At this time of year when it’s dry outside and we’ve eaten too much chocolate or had one glass of bubbly too many, it’s important to think about not just the health of our bodies but also our voices. So here are some ideas for you below.Stay […]