STREET RHYTHMS
04-11-2016
*THE SHOWMANSHIP*
In a choir, all stakeholders - that is: choristers (the chorus), soloists, accompanists (instrumentalists) and the conductor - must have the same goal during performances. There should not be any individualism.
Many people perform in a choir as if they are performing alone. They do certain things, voluntarily or involuntarily, to steal the attention of the whole performance to themselves.
Some 'stronger' choristers always want to sing loud to be heard. Others also want to correct you during the performance, for everyone to see it.
Some soloists perform with pride. Some of them end up overemphasizing.
Some instrumentalists want to be seen. They play a lot of things that turn to be noise. Some also increase their volumes overshadowing the choir's production.
Some conductors also perform with pride. They always want to be in front even if they can't do it well. They lack the ability to consult for the best. Others also demonstrate gestures that distract the performance.
When some of these things happen, it distracts the performance; it is possible some of your audience may miss the message you are communicating to them or they may miss the actual performance. Sometimes, the vim of your choristers or co-performers is even lowered.
When you are performing in a choir or any ensemble, each stakeholder must complement each other for the common goal of the group.
Kingsley J.E.K Acheampong
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