In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are many considerations that influence music selection: Is the choir religious or secular? What season is it? If the choir is performing as a part of a larger event, what is the tone of the event? Music selections should be based on the skill level of your choir, and should be easy enough that they can be successful but complex enough that they will be challenged. You may want to find music that is in the public domain if you do not have a budget for royalties. It is important that you know how you want the music to sound before you begin working with pieces with the choir.    Meet with the accompanist to discuss the music and your interpretation of it. Become very familiar with the music, including all of the individual vocal parts, and how you will conduct it before going into rehearsal. Do not try to "learn it as you go."
Summary: Select music that is appropriate for the occasion. Select music that is appropriate for your choir. Be sure you have appropriate permissions to advertise and perform your selected music. Interpret and study music selections.

Take stock of when you don't feel like you're being treated with respect. Think about situations when you felt steamrolled. Then consider how you would like to be treated in these situations.  When you identify your needs and feelings, you can develop expectations for how you want to be treated in the future. in mind. Know what you're willing to do or what would mean you're going too far. If you know your boundaries, then you won't have to search for your boundaries in the middle of a stressful situation. For example, if your brother often asks you for money, and you're not sure how to handle it, have an exact number in mind for how much you're willing to give. If you're not willing to give any more money, know that before you talk to him again and be ready to assert your boundaries. When you are assertive, you explain how you feel and what you need, without being rude or aggressive. These skills can help you stand up for yourself and still treat other people with respect.  Convey your opinions, thoughts and feelings in a respectful manner. If you feel unsure about explaining your feelings, try writing them down first or practicing what you might say. For example, perhaps you want a raise at work, but you haven't found a good way to speak up about it yet. The best outcome would be having the opportunity to make yourself heard and have your request for a raise accepted. It can be difficult to simply tell someone what you want, especially if being nice is one of your stronger qualities. You may feel that it seems rude to actually say what you think. In reality, however, it isn't rude at all. Beating around the bush will make you seem passive or bendable. Project self-awareness and strength so you can get your way without having to argue. Don't sugarcoat your position to make it seem more palatable. For example, if you want your aunt to stop dropping by unannounced, say something like "Aunt Ida, please start calling before you come over. That will give me time to prepare for your visit." Don't say, "Aunt Ida, would it be OK with you if you call me sometimes before you come over? But only if it's convenient for you, I don't really mind either way." When you are assertive, you own your feelings and needs, and you feel justified in having them. Don't apologize for asking to get what you need. Communication happens both with words and with body language. The way you present your position will impact the way it's received. To have assertive nonverbal communication, practice some of these skills:   Maintain eye contact. Stand or sit with good posture. Speak with an appropriate tone and volume of voice. Keep your body relaxed and calm. When you communicate assertively, you also recognize the contributions of the other person. You can still ask for what you want, but you should acknowledge when the other person has made concessions or has conveyed their feelings. Otherwise, you may come across as disinterested and rude. . When you are stressed, it's often the case that you feel you are not in control of a situation. This can influence the way you respond in a given situation. You might be more prone to respond aggressively or passively. Managing stress is integral to communicating assertively. If you're tired or hungry, wait until you've resolved those issues before embarking on a conversation. You might lose your cool more quickly and come across as rude if you're not feeling very good. Learning to be assertive takes time and practice. Start practicing your assertiveness techniques in small situations, such as telling your friend that you don't want to watch a certain movie. Build upon each experience and soon you will find yourself to be assertive in other situations too.
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One-sentence summary -- Identify your needs and feelings. Have clear boundaries Explain how you feel and what you need. Be straightforward. Don't apologize for your opinions or needs. Practice assertive nonverbal communication. Show appreciation for the other person. Manage your stress Choose an appropriate time to have a conversation. Practice and be patient.

Q: If you have long hair, you should pull it back into a ponytail or bun so that it doesn't get in the way. Make sure you moisten your entire face. It is best to use warm water, but avoid using water that is too hot: that can dry out your skin. Take a dab of the scrub and massage it all over your face and neck. Be careful not to rub too hard, so that you can avoid unnecessary redness or peeling. Also be particularly careful not to get the scrub in your eyes. Note that rubbing for more than 60-90 seconds might cause irritation or sensitivity. Be sure that you are not over-scrubbing or leaving the scrub on your face for too long. Make sure you get it all off. When you rinse all of it off, your skin will feel very smooth and soft. Gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel and continue with the rest of your skin care routine. Even if you have oily or combination skin, moisturizing is a necessary part of a skin care routine, especially after exfoliating with a facial scrub. Moisturizing helps to prevent the overproduction of skin oils and keeps the skin healthy and well-balanced. It might be tempting to get that soft, glowing feeling every morning. However, using a facial scrub too often can peel away your delicate skin cells and leave you feeling red, raw, and sore. Try using the scrub only once a week at first; you can increase the frequency to twice a week if you feel like your skin can handle it. Moderation is key to the effectiveness of a facial scrub.
A: Use warm water to wet your skin. Massage your skin gently with the facial scrub for one minute. Rinse the scrub off your face. Dry your skin. Moisturize your skin. Use the scrub only once or twice per week.

Problem: Article: They like to shred it, and can spend hours with a piece of paper, making it into a thousand small pieces! Just remember to use plain white paper with no dyes, since this could be harmful for your pet. Also, help the bird by having already cut the pieces of paper smaller, so that the bird can handle it. It's a funny thing actually. You can save your birds shed feathers (Do not pluck them off yourself, that's mean!) and when you have a reasonable amount, tie them to the end of a cotton twine or similar, and then you can tie it to the roof of your birds cage, and watch your pet have fun with the new "friend"!
Summary:
Birds really appreciate paper. Birds like feathers.