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From the very beginning, choral students are taught the proper technique of breath support, posture, and sound initiated from the larynx. The art requires highly developed muscle reflexes focusing on coordination rather than muscle strength.

Sometimes it doesn’t take natural talent to sing, but rather practice and listening," stated Mai Lor, a former choir student.

Granite Hills’ choir students start their class every day with warm ups linked with various vocal exercises. The routine includes diaphragm and pitch training, which eventually leads up to the acapella major scale.

"You can turn music into life, like dancing, but instead through your voice. Singing is something you have to love and really enjoy. Only then will you be able to express what’s within you," said Isabel Ruiz.

Every voice is unique from any other as choral music is split between: bass, tenor, alto and soprano. Basses are males with deep voices that provide the structure of the sound. Males with lighter voices usually hold the melody as tenors. Girls are put into either the alto or soprano group with sopranos being the highest and altos the lowest.

"I remember having to get over my shyness of singing in front of people" said Lupe Ramirez a student at Fresno State University, who is now majoring in performing arts.

Singing takes skill and passion to achieve, even in the best of voices. The Granite’s choir students put commitment and time into improving their singing, just as athletes devote commitment and time to their respective sports.

Photo Above: Granite Hills Choir practicing for their performence.(Photo by Sheng Lor)

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0 #11 Kellie 2012-02-07 22:56

Awww, thanks you guys! I really love what you guys are saying! I am in Concert Choir, and we've got these AMAZING songs for our Spring concert; one of them is an Islamic chant! You guys just wait. You'll love it!

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+1 #10 Donna Serna 2012-02-01 22:21

I agree with Chad and Jasmin, our choir is great and there is a lot of new students this semester.

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+2 #9 Carolina Herrera 2012-02-01 22:06

I agree with with Jasmin. I believe that just like people work hard in sports to get better at what they do, or their talent, singing is the same thing. It not only takes skill, it takes confidence also to be able to stand in front of a crowd and sing. I am very proud of Granite Hill's choir. :lol:

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+2 #8 Donna Serna 2012-02-01 21:59

I personally love singing in choir, it helps me escape all the things going on in the world. Ms. Efseaff is an amazing choir teacher and vocalist, it's hard not to love her :P.

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+2 #7 Chad 2012-02-01 21:56

Singing is an art that takes much skill its good to see that some students are coming to realize it.

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+2 #6 Jasmin 2012-02-01 21:53

Our Choir is extremely talented. They work hard for every performance and at every performance they put their heart and soul into it. They are truly amazing Good job Choir. ;-)

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+1 #5 Ashlee 2012-02-01 19:45

It's amazing to see students so passionate about singing, even if they are just learning. ;-)
I know it takes a lot of practice and patience to be good! It also takes a lot of courage to sing infront of a lot of perople. GOOD JOB! Keep up the good work!

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+2 #4 Caitlyn 2012-01-31 18:18

Our Choir Is Really Good In My Opinion! Their Teacher Is A Great Singer. I Really Enjoyed Her Performance At The Christmas Rally ! :lol: ;-)

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+3 #3 Alex 2012-01-31 18:01

People just think that choir is just singing but they don't realize that they have to do numerous vocal practices and train themselves.

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+2 #2 kaylee 2012-01-31 17:58

I give big props to the choir students. They work hard and are amazing at what they do. Not everyone can get up in front of a bunch of people and sing their heart out, but our choir students can!

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