Success in life requires reaction in the moment. Faced with new information, we often need to make decisions immediately, or at the very least alter our behavior in response.
Of all the classes we can take in school, none prepares us for this moment-by-moment reaction better than singing in choir. We listen to what’s happening around us, and react in every moment. We pay attention to dynamics, tempo, diction, balance, intonation, emotional content, and more. To create a powerful performance, our brains must be precisely tuned and reactive in every moment.
It’s profoundly effective training for life success. And you get to make music.