Cory's 13 Points

 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 7^th 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.