In the spirit of New Year’s Resolutions, I offer these ten for choir members to consider. Feel free to add your own to the list.

1. I will listen to my director.
2. I will be on time for rehearsal.
3. I will come to rehearsal having studied any assigned spots.
4. I will bring a pencil to rehearsal and will mark my music as appropriate. 
5. I will transfer (outside of rehearsal) any markings provided in a master score.
6. I will pay attention to my vocal sound and how it fits into the overall ensemble.
7. I will talk during rehearsal only during approved breaks.
8. I will silence my mobile device prior to rehearsal and will refrain from reading or sending e-mails or texts during rehearsal.
9. I will resolve to learn something of value at each rehearsal.
10. I will listen to my director (bears repeating).