"Pacing" during a Concert

Just like a marathon runner has to conserve their energy, a singer performing a lead role has to 'pace' their performance in order to have enough energy to make it through a major role. 

During last Sunday's performance of Elijah, I was well reminded of this fact when at the rehearsal the morning before, I was only halfway through the first act and I realized I had given too much energy and needed to start conserving if I wanted to sing my last aria well.

What does this have to do with voice teaching?  Well, a good voice teacher should improve your technique, which should give you more stamina.  Being able to sing with little to no physical tension in your tongue, jaw, and body throughout your range will prevent you from tightening up and reducing your singing stamina.  Likewise, learning how to breathe, support your voice, and not push your voice will enable you to sing well for long periods of time.

DWS