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

True or false: Wearing concert uniform is optional: it really doesn't matter what you wear, according to the director.

Back

False!

Front

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

Back

To follow the director's tempo and stay together, to ease nervousness by focusing on the director, not the audience, and to help remember dynamic cues, breathing phrases, and when to make entrances and cutoffs.

Front

What is the expectation for waiting backstage when the curtain is closed?

Back

Keep silent and be in your riser spot, listening for director instructions.

Front

Why is standing hands to your sides important?

Back

It is less visually distracting, helps with singer posture, and ensures the audience's attention goes to whoever is different, promoting uniformity.

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!