Choirs
The history of the chorus is quite ancient. The Greeks used a chanting chorus to accompany stage performances, for example, and the medieval church also utilized chanted plainsong to accompany religious services. Gradually, the concept of a polyphonic or “many voiced” choir began to emerge, with musical compositions featuring multiple parts which could be sung together or individually, and modern choirs typically perform polyphonic compositions which showcase a range of voices.
There are many different types of choir. Mixed choirs feature both men and women, and it is also possible to find men's choirs, women's choirs, and children's choirs, including children's choirs divided by gender. The type of compositions performed varies considerably as well, depending on the members of the choir and the environment in which they perform.
The history of the chorus is quite ancient. The Greeks used a chanting chorus to accompany stage performances, for example, and the medieval church also utilized chanted plainsong to accompany religious services. Gradually, the concept of a polyphonic or “many voiced” choir began to emerge, with musical compositions featuring multiple parts which could be sung together or individually, and modern choirs typically perform polyphonic compositions which showcase a range of voices.
There are many different types of choir. Mixed choirs feature both men and women, and it is also possible to find men's choirs, women's choirs, and children's choirs, including children's choirs divided by gender. The type of compositions performed varies considerably as well, depending on the members of the choir and the environment in which they perform.
