1. Remember, one of the most important aspects of singing is actually listening. Listening to blend, balance, the sort of timbre (hard or soft sound) you produce, in relation to others. Your own voice part is not an isolated entity - it has to fit with others.

2. We can always improve diction. Don't be afraid to exaggerate diction - it's one way to communicate with an audience.

3. Remember to keep vowel sounds long and uniform.

4. Taking a breath after long notes is difficult to get right - it encourages folk to cut short those long note, which is undesirable. Long phrases generally.

5. Be careful about pitch: when coming down in pitch (e.g. in a scale) careful to listen to the tuning - its times like that that music goes flat. Careful about approaching higher notes don't try and use chest voice for higher notes (ladies) - don't forget you can use falsetto (gentlemen), for higher notes. Think what the next pitch is.

6. Careful not to over-use of vibrato (especially gentlemen) - it can fudge/ destabilise the pitch.

7. Be aware of dynamic contrast in each piece.

8. Be careful singing high doesn't always mean loud and low doesn't always mean quiet. Even out the volume.

9. Sing smoothly, unless directed otherwise. Don't change the volume on every note as in poor hymn singing.

10. Don't stab at difficult/syncopated rhythms - sing in a relaxed way

11. When singing, hold up your copies and watch the conductor so you can see any directions and be totally aware of what is going on around you. Look straight, not down.

12. In concerts be conscious of other peoples' space - are you obstructing someone's view - can you do anything about it. Don't lean towards another person to appear to be listening to them for help.

13. Stillness before and after each song - helps to create the right atmosphere/mood for each piece. Wait for the conductor to relax before you do.

14. Try and know the music - remember that knowing the music on your own is different to knowing the music with everyone else. We must strive to achieve both.

15. Finally, never think: `we know this one we've done it often'. This often results in errors because of a lack of concentration and/or a performance that doesn't sound fresh.