Singers and musicians who belong to show groups spend many weeks and months bringing together their concert pieces. They take every care to give their best efforts both to highlight their talents and to make the concert as interesting and enjoyable for the public. It only takes one person in the audience to ruin the entire event for everyone. You can avoid being that person by knowing what it takes to be a mindful and respectful audience member at a California choral musical performance.
The most obvious courtesy involves turning off your cell phone ringer prior to the show. When a phone goes off during a concert, the attention of the audience is diverted from the stage to the person whose phone was not silenced. The people on stage likewise may be thrown off cue or forget words to the songs they are singing.
You also risk the ire of the both the conductor and everyone else because you were not respectful enough to give the singers the attention they deserve. Instead of looking at them, people will be looking at you. You can spare yourself this embarrassment by turning off your phone or turning down the ringer before the show starts.
The next thing that makes singers and conductors alike angry is when someone gets up to leave during the song. Many people in attendance might get up to leave at some point to use the bathroom or to stretch their legs. However, getting up to leave when the show is still going on is rude. Proper etiquette dictates that people stay seated until the music ends or the show has reached a transition phase.
Your children may be well-mannered at home. However, they may not do so well in a crowded concert hall. They might not enjoy the music and instead want to get up and run around rather than sit still. Your baby may cry or scream to be fed or changed. Concerts are not generally viewed as child appropriate venues. You could hire a babysitter and instead enjoy an adult's night out while listening to beautiful music.
If you are new to attending concerts, you may be unsure of when to clap or applaud. Some people make the mistake of applauding during a pause in the song or before the conductor has given the singers their cue to end. You may know that it is time to applaud by watching the conductor's arms.
When the conductor has his or her arms poised above his or head or extended in front of the chest, he or she is giving a sign the song is continuing and not ended yet. It is only when the conductor drops the arms to both sides that he or she demonstrates the finality of the piece. At this point, you may clap if you enjoyed what you heard.
Musical performances put on by California choral groups can provide for a fun evening away from home. You are exposed to beautiful music that you may before have never heard. You also get to witness musicians and singers showcase their talents. You will ensure the enjoyment of everyone in the audience with you by knowing what manners to abide by while you are there.
The most obvious courtesy involves turning off your cell phone ringer prior to the show. When a phone goes off during a concert, the attention of the audience is diverted from the stage to the person whose phone was not silenced. The people on stage likewise may be thrown off cue or forget words to the songs they are singing.
You also risk the ire of the both the conductor and everyone else because you were not respectful enough to give the singers the attention they deserve. Instead of looking at them, people will be looking at you. You can spare yourself this embarrassment by turning off your phone or turning down the ringer before the show starts.
The next thing that makes singers and conductors alike angry is when someone gets up to leave during the song. Many people in attendance might get up to leave at some point to use the bathroom or to stretch their legs. However, getting up to leave when the show is still going on is rude. Proper etiquette dictates that people stay seated until the music ends or the show has reached a transition phase.
Your children may be well-mannered at home. However, they may not do so well in a crowded concert hall. They might not enjoy the music and instead want to get up and run around rather than sit still. Your baby may cry or scream to be fed or changed. Concerts are not generally viewed as child appropriate venues. You could hire a babysitter and instead enjoy an adult's night out while listening to beautiful music.
If you are new to attending concerts, you may be unsure of when to clap or applaud. Some people make the mistake of applauding during a pause in the song or before the conductor has given the singers their cue to end. You may know that it is time to applaud by watching the conductor's arms.
When the conductor has his or her arms poised above his or head or extended in front of the chest, he or she is giving a sign the song is continuing and not ended yet. It is only when the conductor drops the arms to both sides that he or she demonstrates the finality of the piece. At this point, you may clap if you enjoyed what you heard.
Musical performances put on by California choral groups can provide for a fun evening away from home. You are exposed to beautiful music that you may before have never heard. You also get to witness musicians and singers showcase their talents. You will ensure the enjoyment of everyone in the audience with you by knowing what manners to abide by while you are there.
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