I've followed this topic with great interest. For me, singing in a choir seems
to be the only way I am able to indulge my passion. I am an amateur - I
discovered I had a decent sort of voice 5 years ago, at 45. I have no
illusions that there is any sort of singing career open to me at that late age,
except for choirs. However, I also have a powerful voice, with a 3 octave
range and I sometimes feel constricted in the choir. I am in the soprano
section, and try hard to keep my voice quiet so I don't stand out from the
rest. Sometimes I just want to let it rip - sing out, and sing in all of my
range. Rather frustrating at times. I am also finding that my lower range is
getting weaker - I guess because I am singing the soprano bit. I suppose I
just have to accept the drawbacks of choir singing, as it is the only avenue I
have to perform. Any comments anyone? I would also like your opinion on
whether I should sing in the sopranos, or would it be healthier for my voice to
go to the altos?
Cheerio from Australia
Christine Welsh
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