Dear singers, why should you work hard in rehearsal? Here’s how I look at it.
You’re going to be tired at the end of a 2-hour rehearsal. No matter what.
The vast majority of the energy you spend in rehearsal is non-negotiable. Sitting or standing, your body uses energy, and even half-committed work requires energy.
Why not commit to rehearsal, and use every bit of energy you can to make each minute count? It will take only marginally more energy, and you leave with pride knowing you gave everything you could.
The music improves, the ensemble improves, you have more fun. And you’re only a teensy bit more tired than you would be otherwise.
How can you not?