Things Not To Do in Choir

• Do not count out loud really loudly during your rests!  I know there are a lot of rests in some pieces and you need to make sure you come in.  But you don't need to scream out "1 2 3 4" accompanied by loud foot stomping.  Get a clue!
• Try to observe the note durations (and following rests) and cut off where you are supposed to, preferably without sounding like a snake ("sssssss") or a snare drum ("tttttttt").   (After all, your loud counting will be off if you don't cut off properly.)
• Also try to watch the director - he's flailing his arms up there for a reason.  If you can't watch him, listen to the organ.  It's the choir equivalent of marching band following the drums.
• Handel's Hallelujah is not a race to see who can finish first! But it just may be next Friday night.
• If you aren't the director, basically, STFU.  Please.