Just for fun!

Here are some of the unwritten rules of music to observe at rehearsals.

1. As the conductor is about to start - tell him/her you don't have the music!
2. Rests in music give you the ideal opportunity to catch up with your pal as to what has been going on this week.
3. Feel free to sing the bit of music left over at the end.
4. If you go wrong, glare at your neighbour.
5. If you are going to sing a wrong note - do it confidently then everyone will think it's the right note.
6. When another section is rehearsing, sing along to help them out - no one will mind.
7. To upset the conductor - tell him/her you can't follow his/her beat.
8. To get noticed - arrive late and leave early and make as much noise as possible when doing so.
9. The conductors beat may not be right, so tap your foot loudly to help out.
10. Pencil marks in music can't always be seen - use the brightest coloured marker you can to highlight your line.
11. You love the idea of rehearsal tracks, but never find the time to listen to them, oh well that's what rehearsals are for anyway.

And if that didn't whet your appetite, here are a few classic jokes about musicians and singers.

Q - How many Sopranos does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
A - One, but all she has to do is stand on a chair, hold the bulb and expects the world to revolve around her!

Q - How many Altos does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
A - Two, one to screw it in and the other to say "Isn't that a little high for you?"

Q - How many Tenors does it take to change a lightbulb?
A - Four, one to change it while the other three moan that they could have got that high too!

Q - How many Basses does it take to change a lightbulb?
A - None, they can't get that high!

And finally just in case you thought the Conductor had got away with it:

Q - How long does it take for the conductor to change a lightbulb?
A - No one knows, as they weren't watching!