Choir Concert Etiquette

Front

What is the correct way to enter the stage?

Back

Walk silently with hands to sides facing forward. Know where you are going and go directly to riser spot.

Front

What is something you should NOT do while performing onstage?

Back

Chew gum, don't look at the director, have your phone in your pocket and have poor singer posture.

Front

True or false: Talking onstage after you perform a song is appropriate.

Back

False!

Front

Why should choirs keep their focus on the director while they sing onstage?

Back

To follow the director's tempo, ease nervousness, and help remember dynamic cues, breathing phrases, and when to make entrances and cutoffs.

Front

Why is standing hands to your sides important?

Back

It is less visually distracting, it helps with singer posture, and the audience's attention goes to whoever is different so we want to be uniform.

Front

What is something you do NOT do while exiting the stage?

Back

Whip out your phone and take a selfie with your friend.

Front

What should the choir do if an audience member's phone rings in the middle of a song?

Back

Keep going!

Front

What should the choir do if the wrong song starts playing or there is a technical difficulty?

Back

Remain calm and professional and keep moving forward with the show!

Front

What is the purpose of concert etiquette?

Back

We want to sound AND look professional!

Front

What is the "golden rule" of choir members in the audience as they watch other groups and soloists?

Back

Treat performers onstage like you want to be treated while you are onstage.