When my band arranges a song, we let each song dictate if/when there will be breaks. Sometimes the verses themselves indicate where a good break would be. Sometimes we just sing straight through to the end to give the song some drive.

Often our guitarist and flute will do melody, or they will play the chorus and we won't sing it. Occassionally we can come up with a complementary tune that fits the spirit of the song. Play the A part during one break and the B part at another break.

For goodness sake, give yourself time to breathe. Or if you're like me, time to remember the next verse.

Be creative and have fun with arrangements. Get silly and go over the top every once in a while. That'll keep your audience on their toes.

All the best,

Emily