Virtual Choir Information

No Virtual Recordings are currently scheduled.

If you love the Lord and have a passion for singing, please join us! Our inaugural virtual choir medley was truly an ambitious undertaking, but it turned out so well we decided to do it again.

Please note that projects like these present many technical challenges. Be sure that you are prepared for the technical aspect of this project before you begin. You’ll find some notes below that will help you.

Those who wish to participate in this medley will need a few things:

  1. Two devices. You will use one device to listen to the slate track (which you will sing along to). You’ll use a different device to record your video while you sing.
  2. Earbuds for listening to the slate track. These are mandatory. We can’t use your vocals if the slate track can be heard in the background.
  3. Internet speed that can handle uploading these large video files.

Other things to consider:

  1. Practice, practice, practice! It’s important to feel comfortable with the music before trying to record it.
  2. Consider lighting. You’ll need lighting that is not too dark (we want to see you!) and not too bright (so you don’t look like a ghost!)
  3. Record in a quiet room and consider noise pollution. Turn off fans, air conditioners, televisions, and anything else that might be heard alongside your vocals.
  4. Framing. Please shoot horizontally rather than vertically. You’ll need plenty of space on either side of your face. Also, you want a little bit of space above your head and some space below your head (think mid-chest up).
  5. If using a phone to record, please use the front-facing camera (the one you’d use to take a “selfie”) so that you can see your framing as you record.
  6. Look at the camera as much as possible, rather than only looking down at the music. This is much easier to do when you are well-practiced and familiar with the music.
  7. Be expressive! Let your facial expressions reflect the music.
  8. Commit to excellence. The finished product will be at its best when each participant commits to making excellent recordings.

The slate tracks and sheet music that you will receive are copyrighted material and should be kept confidential. By accessing and downloading the slate tracks, you agree not to duplicate or share them in any way.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at pandhrecording@acappella.com