Last night, our chorus had an outdoor concert, in which my quartet sang
four numbers as well. We warmed up outdoors, then gave the performance
in a public park, with a decent sound system. All through the
performance, whether chorus or quartet, I had the feeling that my low
voice, with decent resonance, was just not there. Driving home,
checking with a pitch pipe, I found that I simply didn't have much
voice below a G, while I usually have a solid Eb, and usually vocalize
down to C. Thankfully, my voice seems to have returned to its normal
condition today.

I'm at a loss to explain the sudden loss of voice. Are there special
measures that singers should take when singing outdoors? I did the
usual drinking of lots of water ahead of time, etc.

Duane Johnson
Hoosier Gentry and Summit City Chorus


PS- This bass list has been inactive for sometime now. I think it needs
to be reenergized.