How a Composer Arranges a Choir
There are various names used to refer to a group of singers. For traditional pieces of music, especially those associated with religious ceremonies, the term “choir” is the most commonly known.
However, the term “chorus” is often used when the performance takes place outside of a church. Different sections of the choir are sometimes referred to as “choirs” themselves. For example, the “brass choir” is part of a larger orchestra or choir. Different vocal ranges are also referred to as different choirs. The “baritone choir” and the “tenor choir” are parts that make up the overall choir, although they often work from separate sheet music.
Regardless of the name used, a choir is always led by a conductor. This conductor, the most recognizable figure in the choir, uses hand gestures and various cues to guide the choir through the entire score, indicating different tempos and prompting different sections of the choir to become involved.
Vocal choruses are often divided into four parts, although this format can vary. Composers may insist on the use of multiple choirs and may deviate from the typical structure of a choir. Some composers have even expanded choirs well beyond their regular ranges and composed pieces … ...Read the rest.
“How a Composer Arranges a Choir”
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