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.
Before you walk in and take your seat, you may remember to turn off your cell phone or silence the ringer and keep it on vibrate. Few things annoy both musicians and conductors alike than a cell phone that goes off during the middle of the song. People automatically stop looking at the stage and search out the person who forgot to silence the phone.
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.
You also may want to remain in that seat while the show is ongoing. Even if you have to use the bathroom, it might be best to wait until a song is finished before you get up and walk out of the hall. As with phones, people walking out of the concert hall draw attention to them and away from the singers. This behavior annoys people in attendance and is construed as rude and not appropriate for this kind of setting.
Children are likewise sometimes not welcome at the more upscale concerts held at some locations. These adult only concerts are a time for parents and other adults to enjoy the show. Children tend to distract with their screaming, tantrum throwing, crying, and other antics. You might choose to hire a babysitter rather than bring your baby or children with you that evening. Your fellow audience members could thank you.
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.
The choral musical groups throughout the state of California routinely give concerts for the public. If you plan to attend, you may want to observe some common manners. These tips help you be a mindful observer of this show. They also spare you the embarrassment and the anger of those people around you. You will get the most out of the performance with these strategies in mind.
Before you walk in and take your seat, you may remember to turn off your cell phone or silence the ringer and keep it on vibrate. Few things annoy both musicians and conductors alike than a cell phone that goes off during the middle of the song. People automatically stop looking at the stage and search out the person who forgot to silence the phone.
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.
You also may want to remain in that seat while the show is ongoing. Even if you have to use the bathroom, it might be best to wait until a song is finished before you get up and walk out of the hall. As with phones, people walking out of the concert hall draw attention to them and away from the singers. This behavior annoys people in attendance and is construed as rude and not appropriate for this kind of setting.
Children are likewise sometimes not welcome at the more upscale concerts held at some locations. These adult only concerts are a time for parents and other adults to enjoy the show. Children tend to distract with their screaming, tantrum throwing, crying, and other antics. You might choose to hire a babysitter rather than bring your baby or children with you that evening. Your fellow audience members could thank you.
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.
The choral musical groups throughout the state of California routinely give concerts for the public. If you plan to attend, you may want to observe some common manners. These tips help you be a mindful observer of this show. They also spare you the embarrassment and the anger of those people around you. You will get the most out of the performance with these strategies in mind.
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