So, who sings?

[CyclChyk]

Oh I sing alright - tho most who are within earshot wish I wouldn't.
And no one has ever paid me for it either...........

...am thinking they are trying to tell me something.

[Brandi]

I sing in my car all the time!

[Duck on Wheels]

I sing in the Humanist Society choir here. We sing at alternative ceremonies, like naming days and youth celebrations. The choir is much better than most of us individually (although we do have one good tenor who sings with a band). I got in because we don't have auditions. But we do have seminars once or twice a year, and a good conductor who gives us voice tips, so I'm getting better. Have fun in the choir, Mel. Singing is great stress relief! Oh, and the breathing exercizes might also have some side benefits for biking and such.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

A couple of generations ago, everyone sang- in church, in the shower, singing to babies, while riding in the family car, at local dances, at holiday gatherings or caroling, in school, at sports events or parades, while working....didn't matter whether they "could" sing or not, singing was part of life and EVERYONE did it, whether in or out of tune. It was a joyful part of being part of a community. Too bad we think only "professionals" should sing nowadays. It's a poorer world because of it.
Nowadays we as a society tend to buy or pay for others to provide music. Even when someone actually hires music for an event you'll often just see a "dj" guy with speakers just spinning cds instead of real live musicians.

Be part of the resurgance of real living music for the people!....SING!

[Bad JuJu]

A couple of generations ago, everyone sang- in church, in the shower, singing to babies, while riding in the family car, at local dances, at holiday gatherings or caroling, in school, at sports events or parades, while working....

OK, I may be showing my age here, but my family did that when I was growing up. We had an ancient upright piano, and at every family gathering, everyone would eventually end up hanging around the piano and singing. I'm only in my 50s, and I remember this pretty clearly.

[Trek420]

Knott here, too lazy to switch login from Trek:

I sing 2nd alto. Can't read music unless I'm playing an instrument, so I get parked next to another 2nd alto and told to "sing with her." Works for me!

SKnot has perfect pitch and an amazing voice and musical memory, but refuses to sing in a group. Bummer.

Trek here, I know I know very confusing but now this is actually me, really.

I sang soprano, or maybe I was mezzo soprano in HS choir. Although I no longer play (flute) I had (have still?) perfect pitch, a good ear anyway.

My (and Duck On Wheels also) brother is a gifted musician too, check it out at:

http://whassuppussycat.com/

[Geonz]

I've recently come out as bisectional... found out that there's a second soprano as well as alto tucked into my vocal chords
I have always sung, though I didn't get anything remotely resembling "voice training" until being drafted into a small town church choir (I couldnl't hit the high notes so I dropped a third: I could do harmony, therefore I was good enough). I have a voice that was designed for group singing and I love getting the people around me going.
Had a sparsely attended caroling night tonight; will carol with our community college "class" (about 10 people take it for credit each semester, and about 30-40 more of us take it for fun; no auditions).
We had visitors from an Eastern European country... we attempted a song... and the director was most impressed that the "common folks" were singing; his group was professionally trained, and that's who did the music in their section of the culture.
I enjoy the old ballads, too (Mary Cliff sometimes plays 'em on Saturday nights at www.weta.org ) - and tonight, one of the folks at our little sing was somebody from a local bluegrass band, who wanted my email address Who knows, maybe I"ll be singing more!

[spokewench]

A couple of generations ago, everyone sang- in church, in the shower, singing to babies, while riding in the family car, at local dances, at holiday gatherings or caroling, in school, at sports events or parades, while working....didn't matter whether they "could" sing or not, singing was part of life and EVERYONE did it, whether in or out of tune. It was a joyful part of being part of a community. Too bad we think only "professionals" should sing nowadays. It's a poorer world because of it.
Nowadays we as a society tend to buy or pay for others to provide music. Even when someone actually hires music for an event you'll often just see a "dj" guy with speakers just spinning cds instead of real live musicians.

Be part of the resurgance of real living music for the people!....SING!

I second that Lisa! My husband is a musician on the side - drummer (he has also been know to sign backups too). When he was younger, music was how he made his living. He can be a music snob! I hate that.

Last semester, he took a community college jazz performance course and I think he learned that it is not so bad to help out the young performer to get better. Maybe he is finally learning some patience and humility! The course was definitely good for him.

[cosc]

I love to sing and have thought about joining the sweet adelines group, but it is 65 miles away. Yes, I agree with Lisa that our society wants to push the button and be entertained. Too bad people miss the joy of singing together. There is no comparison between a recording and live performance for the singer and listener. We could encourage singing as my Grandma did, by calling everyone around the piano for a sing-songs during family gatherings. Melody, keep us posted about your new endeavour!

[Melody]

I definately will I'm still all excited. heh.

Mel

[iFKA]

I sing in my car all the time!

Isn't it fun when you're stuck in the traffic and the faces of all other people are and you just put your favorite cd on and the day seems brigter

I'm one of the people who sing...

in church, in the shower, singing to babies, while riding in the family car, at local dances, at holiday gatherings or caroling, in school, at sports events or parades, while working....

I don't even mind when I don't know the words, I improvize than

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

In case anyone wants to sing with their loved ones tonight ...here is the "Anglicized" version of the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne. (The "authentic" Scottish version is kind of a difficult mouthful for most folks, so this is a version everyone can join in with.):

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne ?

CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And surely you'll buy your pint cup !
And surely I'll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We two have run about the hills,
and pulled the daisies fine ;
But we've wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine (dinner time) ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS

And there's a hand my trusty friend !
And give us a hand o' thine !
And we'll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS