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Vocal Health
- Drink plenty of water.
- Do not sing if there are any signs of hoarseness in the voice.
- Avoid
soda, milk and milk products before a performance.
- Wash
hands frequently
- Avoid
shouting; speak as little as possible in noisy environments
- Refrain
from using a "pop-style" voice (called a chest or belting
voice). Sing with a high, light voice at
all times (head voice), and without an artificially produced vibrato
("shake" in vocal sound).
- Refrain
from participating in other singing activities (such as musicals) unless the
person in charge is an expert in working with children's voices. Also make sure that it will not conflict with
PCC rehearsals or performances.
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