Choirs, an organized group of singers, of all sizes rehearse and perform around the globe. While ... more Choirs, an organized group of singers, of all sizes rehearse and perform around the globe. While some are professional or organized by a professional organization such as the Metropolitan Opera Chorus and others such as church choirs are made up of volunteers, each are lead by a choir director. This individual performs a variety of musical and administrative duties needed to assist a choir in the preparation and performance of their music. While volunteer choirs tend to have minimal education requirements for these individuals, professional chorus will only consider those who possess college degrees within music. Choirs come in all sizes. Additionally, they may specialize in one or more types of music such as liturgical, classical or popular. In addition to maintaining a strong knowledge of music in general, it is important for a choir director to have a deep understanding of the style of music the choir will perform. A choir director spends most of his time preparing the choir for performances of the season. This begins with the director auditioning singers and selecting new members from those who interview. Once a core group has been selected, the director decides upon a program of music for this season.
Choirs, an organized group of singers, of all sizes rehearse and perform around the globe. While ... more Choirs, an organized group of singers, of all sizes rehearse and perform around the globe. While some are professional or organized by a professional organization such as the Metropolitan Opera Chorus and others such as church choirs are made up of volunteers, each are lead by a choir director. This individual performs a variety of musical and administrative duties needed to assist a choir in the preparation and performance of their music. While volunteer choirs tend to have minimal education requirements for these individuals, professional chorus will only consider those who possess college degrees within music. Choirs come in all sizes. Additionally, they may specialize in one or more types of music such as liturgical, classical or popular. In addition to maintaining a strong knowledge of music in general, it is important for a choir director to have a deep understanding of the style of music the choir will perform. A choir director spends most of his time preparing the choir for performances of the season. This begins with the director auditioning singers and selecting new members from those who interview. Once a core group has been selected, the director decides upon a program of music for this season.
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