* Toning is something that groups of singers sometimes do as a warm-up or a wind-down to their singing session. They gather in a circle and one person will start a note on a vowel sound and others in the group will join in unison or in harmony. The group then keeps the sound going as long as it wants with individual singers varying the vowel sounds and harmonys. It is a simple exercise in singing in community that anyone can participate in whether or not they think they can sing.

As a member of Victoria's 300 voice, non-audition Gettin' Higher Choir I can tell you with confidence that "all voices can sing" and that singing in such a circle, or standing in the middle of one, can be extraordinary experiences. Most of our members, including myself, were among the "musically wounded" who for one reason or another were discouraged from singing earlier in life. By singing in community with other supportive, and non-jugemental singers, we have found our voices.

If the winner of your game wants a toning circle please set aside your hesitations and give it a try, you have nothing to lose and the joy of singing to gain.