Choral Ed Ep. 8 Choral Tone

Bethel’s Ideal Choral Tone

  • Stylized to the piece

  • Supported

  • Free

  • Forward placement

Does movement affect tone?

  • Yep

  • Internalized rhythm

  • Moving breath rhythmically

Tone Warmups

  • Ear tuning

  • Analyze songs that are similar to the piece

  • Have them dance to the piece like a waltz if its in three

Auditions

  • A blended sound of variety

  • A good balance between loud singers and flutes