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Armed Forces Catholic Choir Organisation of Nigeria. Zone 5 Ikeja SING PRAISES........................ TO THE LORD.

28/08/2018

You're all invited to the Armed Forces Catholic Choir Association of Nigeria (Afccan Zone 5 Lagos ) First Maiden Cultural festival
Date: 08/09/2018
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: St, Charles Luwanga Catholic Church, Ikeja Lagos.

22/11/2017

Today, Wednesday, 22nd day of November marks the Memorial of St. Cecelia, Virgin and Matyr, the Patron Saint of Choristers.

She lived a life of chastity and purity as a virgin and was a lover of music. A life worthy of emulation by Choristers and indeed the Church at large.

Congratulations to all Choristers. God bless your voices and bless your lives!!

Read more about St. Cecilia here
www.naijachoristers.com/today-is-the-feast-day-of-st-cecilia/

St. Cecilia,
Pray for us.

23/06/2017

Do you know who this is?
If you do, mention any song you know he composed.

Let's see who gets it right.
Time is now.

06/06/2017

SING PRAISES..... TO THE LORD!!!
THIS IS TO TELL US THAT TODAY IS THE BIRTHDAY OF SOME OUR MEMBERS FROM DIFFERENT PARISHES IN ZONE 5. SIS, ESE EKIAHTOR, CHOIR CHAIRPERSON AND ALTO SINGER OF ST, JOSEPH, OBALENDE, MRS, SUSAN OHIO, CHOIR CHAIRPERSON AND ALTO SINGER OF ST, ROBERT, YABA, SIS, MARY OKEFIE, AN ALTO SINGER OF ST, THERESA'S BONY CANTONMENT. PLZ, CALL, TEXT AND WISH THEM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY. ONCE AGAIN HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SIS.

16/03/2017

SING PRAISES... THIS IS TO REMIND ALL UNIT CHOIR OF OUR GENERAL ELECTION COMING UP ON SATURDAY 18TH OF MARCH 2017 AT ST, CHARLES LWUANGA CATHOLIC CHURCH. TIME: 10:00AM PROMPT. NOTE. ALL PARISH CHOIR ARE TO SEND 5 REPRESENTATIVES ONLY. THE CHAIRMAN, SECRETARY AND THREE OTHER FLOOR MEMBERS TO MAKE IT 5 MEMBERS, MIND YOU, ANY OTHER PERSON THAT JOIN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE ELECTION HALL AND PLS, EVERYONE SHOULD COME WITH THEIR BALANCE TO CLEAR UP THEIR DEPT. ANY CHOIR WHO FAIL TO COME WITH THEIR DUES WILL OR MAY NOT BE ALLOWED IN TO VOTE AND TO BE VOTED FOR. ORDER FROM THE PRESIDENT GENERAL OF ZONE 5.

27/06/2016

5 things you may be guilty of in the choir

No one is above making mistakes, yet we must always strive to avoid making mistakes even in the choir. Here are five common things that choristers likely do wrong when singing.

1. Looking away from the conductor
While singing, a Chorister's eye's primary points of focus are two: the piece of music and the conductor. However, there are certain times when distractions set in and choristers tend to loose focus by looking away from the conductor. The distraction may be someone passing by, or an unexpected sound around, etc. We need to learn to keep our attention on the conductor, and/or piece of music whenever we sing.

2. Holding your copy of music too low
Your copy of music is held low if you place it way beneath your chest level. If you hold your copy this way, your head is forced to bend so much so that you hardly can see the conductor, especially when you 'bury' your head without raising it up. If your head is bent, you may miss the signs of dynamics, etc. which the conductor gives. This often leads you to make a noticeable mistake. You should learn to position your copy of the music at chest level, and your head facing the conductor at 180 degrees to the vertical plane. This way, your eyes can conveniently look at the conductor and the music with much hassle.

3. Correcting your fellow chorister while singing is going on
It is understandable that some choristers miss their notes or sound the wrong pitches. It should also be understood that trying to correct them while singing is going on may not be the best approach. By the time you begin to correct the person, you will cause a distraction. A good time to make a correction can be during choir practice, or later on when the music event has been concluded.

4. 'Giraffing' - Singing without copy
Giraffing refers to looking into another chorister's piece of music because you do not have a copy yourself. When you do so, and it is your fault that you don't have a copy, you should feel ashamed of yourself. You're expected to always sing from copy when others are doing so. This enhances uniformity in the choir and reduces the chances of you making unnecessary mistakes while singing. More so, Giraffing is not good for your neck. Turning the neck indiscriminately affects your neck muscles, and also decreases the quality of your singing. Therefore, in order not to experience the negative effects of giraffing on you and the choir, always ensure that you have a copy of the music.

5. Late-coming and joining the choir aisle.
Late-coming is common among choristers and this is what we should endeavour to stop. The bad side of it is that when you come late, you begin to rush to join the choir that is already singing. Doing so causes distraction. When you come late and you find that the choir is singing as you came, you should rather wait for the music to be rounded up before you join the choir aisle. In more disciplined choirs, you don't dare come late. As long as you're late, you should just forget about singing entirely. However, work towards been a punctual chorister.

If you're guilty of any of the above, try hard to adjust. May God bless you as you do so. Amen.

27/06/2016

5 TIPS FOR AN HEALTHY VOICE!

1. Train your voice and body just like an athlete: Learn proper singing technique, don’t overuse the voice, get plenty of rest, eat a balanced, healthy diet. Singers are like vocal gymnasts who traverse their artistic range with apparent ease and flexibility. Gymnasts are extremely disciplined people who spend hours perfecting their craft and are much more likely than the general public to sustain an injury. Professional singers carry some of these same risks and must maintain a disciplined practice schedule with intervals of rest and recovery to perform at an optimal level, regardless of genre.

2. Let your voice shine. Attempting to imitate someone else’s voice or singing style can require you to sing or do things outside of your comfortable physiologic range or current vocal skill level. This could result in vocal injury. Also remember that if you are imitating someone who is already famous, their millions have been made. You want to be the next star that they hire, not just a copycat.

3. Pace yourself. When you are preparing for a show or audition season, you must pace yourself and your voice. You would not think of trying to get all of your exercise in at the gym by going one day a week for 5 hours. Rather, you should sing (and exercise) in smaller increments of time (30-45 minutes) each day, gradually building muscular skill and stamina. As you improve, you should be able to increase the amount of time as well as the difficulty of vocal skill.

4. Avoid phonotraumatic behaviors such as yelling, screaming, loud talking, singing too loudly. When you increase your vocal loudness, your vocal folds bang together harder (much like clapping your hands really hard, loud, and fast). After a period of doing this, your vocal folds begin to react to the impact by becoming swollen and red. Long term phonotrauma can lead to vocal fold changes such as vocal fold nodules.

5. Adequate hydration. Be sure to drink plenty of non-caffeinated beverages throughout the day. Although nothing you eat or drink gets onto the vocal folds, adequate oral hydration allows the mucus to act like a lubricant instead of glue.

27/06/2016

Survival Tips For Choral Singers

Aside from singing in the shower, choral groups offer abundant performance opportunities for the amateur vocalist. Whether one participates in a church choir, more competitive community chorus, or in the company of a local musical theater production, the following guidelines should help to get the most out of the experience:

WARM UP, ENERGIZE - Most choral singers arrive at evening rehearsals exhausted after a long day's work, so it's important to begin with an overall physical warm up. Stretching, "loosening" exercises and calisthenics "wake up" the body, while "yawning" and relaxed humming gradually get the voice going before more extensive vocalizing. Warming up should begin in the careing route to the rehearsal.

THINK POSTURE - A "collapsed" posture limits breathing capacity and puts stress on laryngeal muscles. Most choral singers rehearse sitting down, with music in hand a position that often becomes inefficient, through "slumping" back in the chair, crossing the legs, etc. "Sitting up" may seem to require effort, but in fact, an erect, well balanced sitting posture is less tiring in the long run. A good concept is to imagine the head "floating" directly above the pelvis, and the rib cage expanded. The music should be raised to eye level, however the shoulders must remain relaxed. Both feet should be "flat on the floor". When standing during a performance, be careful not to "lock" the legs. Always wear comfortable shoes, no high heels. A rigid stance, combined with nervous tension and inadequate ventilation can cause choir members to feel faint, and occasionally lose consciousness!

BREATHE - This may seem obvious, but many choral singers simply do not allow themselves an adequate breath, and instead, "gasp" for air in order to stay with the conductor's beat. Admittedly, breath management can be challenging in group singing. Good choral directors are aware of this, and endeavor to indicate breathing with their conduction gestures. Ultimately, however, it is the singer's own responsibility to maintain efficient breath support.

SING THE RIGHT PART - Singers may be incorrectly classified in order to accommodate the needs of the choral group. Tenors are often scarce, so baritones may be induced to sing the tenor part, which can strain the voice. It is possible to use certain vocal techniques, such as singing falsetto in the upper register, to render the voice more versatile. If you are uncomfortable singing in the required range, and suspect that you are "misplaced", request a change of part or help with vocal technique. It is hoped that choral conductors will guide singers in the best possible use of their voice.

DON'T OVER-SING - Singing loudly in order to hear oneself over other singers usually stresses the voice. "Showing off" one's voice is inappropriate in group singing -- it doesn't contribute well to a choral "blend," and it is usually resented by fellow singers! If you need to check the accuracy of your pitch, simply put a finger in one ear. Even when fortissimo singing is required, it is wise not to push the voice -- always sing on the "interest," not the "principal"!

ARTICULATE WISELY - Discomfort in singing is often caused by tension in the articulation of consonants and vowels. Choral singers are generally encouraged to enunciate clearly, but care should be taken that the jaw, tongue, and lips remain as relaxed as possible. Furthermore, it is necessary to modify pronunciation for efficiency and ease of vocal production; for example, sopranos need to "open" vowels on high notes.

PREPARE YOUR MUSIC - Whenever possible, try to learn your part before coming to the rehearsal. If you are insecure about pitch, it is unlikely that you will sing well. Hesitation impedes good vocal technique!

AVOID TALKING - Not only is chatting disruptive to others (especially the conductor!), but it tires the voice.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF - Being a choir member is the same as being a member of an athletic team, and you have a responsibility to safeguard your health. Avoid smoke and alcohol, partying should be postponed until after the final performance. Get plenty of sleep and aerobic exercise. "Hydrate", drink plenty of fluids in order to reduce irritating phlegm. Use common sense when you're sick, if possible, miss a rehearsal rather then sing over a cold or flu, and avoid exposing other choir members to your germs.

TAKE VOICE LESSONS - If you really want to maximize your enjoyment of choral singing, a few voice lessons can provide valuable insight. Ideally, your teacher should understand and appreciate both choral and solo singing techniques.

05/05/2016

This church was built in China.

28/01/2016

Response to Prayer of the Faithful

I believe deep in my heart, Jesus has heard my prayer.
I believe deep in my heart, He has answered me.

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May God hear your prayers and answer them.

26/01/2016

Gossiping in the Choir.

What do choristers gossip about the most?

How can gossiping be stopped?

10/12/2015

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS TREES
What is the story of Oak and what does it have to do with Christmas trees? Also known as "Jove's Oak,' this tree was sacred to pagans in pre-modern Germany, who may have associated it with Norse mythology (i.e. oak was sacred to the god, Thor). it is told that Saint Boniface, a monk from Credition, Devonshire, England who established Christian churches in France and Germany in the 7th Century, one day came upon a group of pagans gathered around a big oak tree about to sacrifice and save the child's life Boniface felled the tree with one mighty blow of his fist. In its place grew a small fir tree. The saint told the pagan worshipers that the tiny fir was the Tree of life and stood for the eternal life of Christ.
It is also told that Saint Boniface used the triangular shape of the fir tree to describe the Holy Trinity of God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. By the 12th century, Christmas trees were hung from ceilings as a symbol of Christianity. however, in that time, for a reason no one could yet explain, the trees were hung upside down.
Many historians believe the modern use of the Christmas tree has its roots in medieval mystery plays. These theatrical productions, which depicted well-known Bible stories, which were common in Europe between the 10th and 15th centuries, prior to the rise of the modern theatre. in the mystery plays, a tree was cut down and used as a stage prop to depict one of the most famous trees in the Bible-'the tree of paradise' - in the garden of Eden. Further more, the prop tree was decorated with red apples in attempt to recreate Adam and Eve's temptation of the forbidden fruit. it is thought that trees eventually became decor in christian homes as a symbol of the tree of paradise. And as a reminder of the lessons of the Garden of Eden, the tree was decorated with apples, which were eventually replaced by red ornamental balls.
How did Christmas tree come to be used in Germany? Christmas tree use increased during and after the protestant reformation. Historians note that at the time, German Protestants wanted to differentiate themselves from the common Christmas decor of Roman Catholicism, which was the 'Christmas crib' (also known as a 'creche" or a "native scene"). Martin Luther, commemorated Christmas with a tree. In fact, according to "The History of Christmas Trees" documentary on the History Channel, it was Luther who first added lighted candles to Christmas trees, which he did in order to represent Christ. who the Gospel of John says was the light of the world.

ORNAMENTS
What is the story behind Christmas tree decorations? the first decorations to appear on Christmas trees were edible foods like apples, perhaps stemming from their use in medieval mystery plays (see above). Over time, the foods became more festive, like candy canes and popcorn strings. Ornaments made of ceramics, glass, metal, and wood became part of the decorating tradition, perhaps because they lasted longer than the edible ones. These ornaments had shapes like stars and hearts. Stringing decor like popcorn (which may have led to stringing lights) and glass balls.

When to put up the Christmas tree
Traditionally, Christmas trees are put up 12 days before Christmas day, thus on the December 13th, and taken down 12 days after Christmas. But some put up the Christmas tree on December 6th in honor of the day Saint Nicholas died and take it down on Epiphany, January 6th. In Catholic tradition, Christmas trees are put up after noon on Christmas eve.

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