SF State Chamber Singers off to New Orleans

After an admirable grassroots fundraising effort, David Xiques and the San Francisco State Chamber Singers are on tour in New Orleans. What a wonderful opportunity, through ACFEA tour consultants! The Creative Arts Department may not have a surplus in their budget but, they make us all proud for pulling this off. Jerry Brown, you should hear and  see what these students can do!  They are great ambassadors for the City by the Bay. Check them out on you tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AFEegAfm88
Laissez les bons temps roulez Allo!
Bon Voyage.

Can't stand to sing?

Singing while seated? ...hm.. not advised, certainly not in performance! But what if you are just taking a wee "rest" when the soloists are in the spotlight?  So long as you don't squeak on the risers, and can lean against the back wall, not a problem with most choral directors, correct? Well, not exactly kosher either. Someone gets up too soon, the distraction quotient is high. It just feels wrong. For those of us lucky enough to be able to stand, we may just have to tough it out until the 3rd movement of the B-9! But what about singers who have mobility issues due to diabetes or a  recent hip surgery or simply cannot make it through the entire work without a break on the feet.

The only solution I have found so far is to bring your own collapsible seat --okay if you are discreet but really, only for rehearsal and then, none too workable. This new product may be just the ticket! "The Full Measure Rest"

Full Measure Rest with seat back 

The only device enabling a singer to continue with a chorus when disability or infirmity prevents standing for a full concert