These are the thirteen points Cory talked about on Sunday. I wanted to include them here so we would remember them.
1-
Frustration at the lack of practice, when Cory have
given you a heads up. If we are given a heads up that means you learn your part well enough that you can solo. Learn your part!
2-
Settling for mediocrity. We
are not a 'C' choir. Do not settle for average or mediocrity. Average
is not good enough for this choir, if 'C' is good enough for you then
perhaps you are in the wrong choir.
3-
We are only as strong as our weakest member. Don't be the weakest link. Weak members, pull yourselves up, pull your own weight.
4-
Personal practice vs. learning at rehearsal. Learn
your part! If you aren't practicing at home you are letting the whole choir
down, not just yourselves. No matter your natural ability you need to be
practicing and trying to better yourselves. We all have busy lives;
make time to practice. Levels of excellence are going to be different,
but your level of excellence is something you should be striving for
each and every time you sing, every rehearsal,
every song.
5-
Additional rehearsals are because we keep having to
go over things we have already done. Additional rehearsals are a reflection of
how well you are doing.
6-
Commitment. You have made one to this chorus.
7-
Letting each other down. Nobody
can be successful for us, we have to do it ourselves. The number of
extra rehearsals is a direct result of how well we are doing. Don't
complain, just work harder and be where you need to be.
8-
Other members of the chorus being frustrated. There
are numerous people who are working for us, sending us links, emails,
and blog post, etc. We need to be taking advantage of the tools that are
being provided for us. Don't disregard them have enough respect for
your fellow choir members to use them to better yourselves.
9-
Mark your music when I tell you something needs
to be fixed. Professionals do it. If Cory makes a change, gives direction, or tells you
something is wrong write it down. Fix it in your practice time at home.
10-
We are not a ward choir
11-
Opportunities we have available to us if we do
well. This time we
have is special, it won't last forever. Your children will have fond
memories of your time here in the choir. Don't let this opportunity pass
you by. Make the most of it, enjoy it. Sing to your children, make
music, and make it from your heart. Music can touch people that you can
never reach any other way. Your gift of music is God given. What you
choose to do with it is a direct reflection of your appreciation to your
Father in heaven. Cory has connections that he could call into play if we are good enough. It's entirely up to us.
12-
Music pass off.
Nov 7th You will be expected to sing your part in any song
in any given place in a small group of Cory's choosing. Learn your part!
13-
Do your best every rehearsal. Leave your baggage
at the door. Your day doesn’t distract
from rehearsal. We need to be at choir 100%. No texting,
talking of outside things, phone calls etc. leave the world behind and
come to make and enjoy the music. This is your
utopia.
