Prepare

• Choose an appropriate song for your age, voice type
• Memorize Song
• Find accompaniment
• Wear appropriate clothing – don’t dress up, but clean and neat appearance
• Be on time

Poise

• Smile!
• Be confident
• Be polite
• Say thank you
• Show Personality in a positive way (not loud or boisterous)

Project

• Stand Proud and Sing Loud
• Open your mouth
• Enunciate

Note: There are many ways to sing a song, and your mood, and emotion can ruin the song. Use the proper interpretation of the song. If it’s happy and upbeat, sing it that way, if Sad, Sarcastic, funny, etc., likewise. Facial expression, tone of voice and body language can help interpret your song.

The P NOT included:

Perfect

• We’re not expecting you to be perfect – just do your best
• We're looking for YOU, don’t imitate someone else
• It’s okay if you mess up in your song – don’t get upset –start over if you need to
• Don’t try to impress the judges, just be yourself