Reply #6: If possible, arrange to be born Russian [View All]

[DifferentStrokes]

:-) and of the closely related families that make up these congregations.

Well, that way you get the pipes and the physical equipment to sustain those melodic lines. I have a suspicion that the other altos ran out of breath.

Second, of course, is you get to sing the various liturgies from childhood, throughout the year. It will come naturally to you.

If you're struggling with both language and melody, the older you get the harder it gets. Still, I've heard some lovely music from dedicated artists.

I'll take all of Easter as a favorite.

Yes, sing while you're cleaning the table, washing dishes, sweeping the floor, or doing just any old thing around the house. The people who developed that music were laborers, farmers, herders, active people who worked very hard.

Probably the best vocal warmup is a jog around the block.:-)

It sounds lovely and you're getting into a beautiful season. Wish I could be there to listen.

And to some of the other musicians and vocalists around the country. Maybe DU should cut a record of greatest hits. I imagine a lot of us are feeling deprived.