Date sent: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 12:55:42 EST
Subject: Re: Cheerleading (was Do's & Don'ts)
To: vocalist
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

Actually, I had been a cheerleader for four years, and yes, it can affect
your vocal chords if you "yell the wrong way." However, coaches are supposed
to encourage the same techniques used for singing, and yell from the
diaphragm. I have been a cheerleader and my voice has not been affected by
it. Using the proper techniques will preserve your voice in any situation
(the DOs and Don'ts of singing that was posted a while ago)...so enjoy
yourself, have fun, and learn how to do both!

~Haley