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Leading singing This is a busy time of year for celebrations and festivals, and you may be expected to lead groups of young singers. So it is important to think about how to help children's singing voices and to take care of your own voice.

This is a busy time of year for celebrations and festivals, and you may be expected to lead groups of young singers. So it is important to think about how to help children's singing voices and to take care of your own voice.

Many of us feel shy about singing out in front of others, and concerned about singing 'well enough'. What is important is that yours is a voice that the children know, as you and they become familiar with songs. Here are some ideas to help.

* Get to know the songs really well, by listening to CDs and singing along, or asking others to show you how the tune goes.

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