Sing in a choir

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In a choir you are part of something bigger, which can be both wonderful and overwhelming. Pictures show what happens at rehearsal, from warm-up to the last song. You will find the visual support below.

A group sings in a choir with notes above them.

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Singing in a choir

A group sings in a choir with notes above them.

Four girls sing together with notes above them.

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Singing in a group

Four girls sing together with notes above them.

About this visual support

Children's choirs exist in churches, music schools and clubs, and for many children the choir becomes a place where they belong. Singing together still asks a lot: standing in the right place, listening to the others, following the conductor's signals and waiting while another part rehearses. The noise level can rise quickly, and newcomers do not always know when the break comes.

The visual support gives rehearsal a clear shape. The pictures show four girls singing and a boys' choir. Use them to go through the session: hang up your jacket, find your place, warm up your voice, watch the conductor, sing, take a break with a drink and sing again. It helps to add a picture for listening while others sing, since that is often the hardest part for children who want to be active all the time.

A practical tip is to sing one of the choir's songs at home during the week, so it feels familiar when rehearsal starts. Before a concert you can go through pictures of the venue and what happens before and after. If you want choir rehearsal in the weekly schedule with a reminder for the music folder and water bottle, you can try Routined for 14 days at no cost.