[musictlk] struggling with high notes

[Debra Baxley]

Some times, choir directors will let second altos sing notes an octave 
lower.

Debra
On 9/15/2014 9:40 PM, Kelsey Nicolay via musictlk wrote:
> Hello,
> I know this is not related to blindness, but I could use some advice.  
> I am in a community choir and really enjoy it.  I've made a lot of 
> good friends.  However, in several of our pieces, the altos have to 
> sing some notes that a soprano would normally sing. I sing second 
> alto, so I am struggling quite a bit.  When I say high notes, I mean 
> notes in the fifth octave.  We have several fifth octave D's and E's.  
> I try to sing the notes, but it seems I just cannot get up there.  I 
> cannot afford a voice teacher right now except maybe one lesson a 
> month.  I think I am breathing correctly, but it's difficult to tell 
> since we sit for 90 percent of rehearsal.  Does anyone have any 
> suggestions on how to not struggle so much on the high notes? Should I 
> talk to the director and see if he will allow me to sing tenor on 
> those notes? I would appreciate any suggestions anyone might have.
> Thanks,
> Kelsey Nicolay
>
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