Until you’ve really considered and chosen how you want to perform, your performances can’t possibly reflect your musical intentions.
We study recordings for interpretation, sound, feel, style, and so much more. But with video, it’s worth taking time to specifically study performance style in group performances. This week, preparing for our first performance, Shades of Blue watched several videos of different groups, specifically to notice the way the ensembles performed, interacted, and physicalized their singing.
Three different approaches to so many aspects of performance! Every song deserves attention to what you want to do with the body surrounding your voice.