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When an entire choir sings the main melody, the choir usually sings in unison. Music in which all the notes sung are in unison is called monophonic. In a choir with two or more sections, such as for different vocal ranges, each section typically sings in unison. Part singing is when two or more voices sing different notes.
A choir (/ ˈ k w aɪər / KWIRE), also known as a chorale or chorus (from Latin chorus, meaning 'a dance in a circle') is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform or in other words is the music performed by the ensemble.
Sura Chamber Choir (Coro Surá in Spanish) is a musical institution from Costa Rica, regarded as one of the most promising choirs to have emerged from Central America, having participated in concerts all over the world.
The Young Americans is a non-profit organization and performing group based in Southern California.First founded in 1962 by Milton C. Anderson, the group was credited with being the first show choir in America, mixing choreography with choral singing. [1]
If the congregation is led by a choir, then the choir will usually sing in unison during the last verse, [1] as opposed to in parts (usually SATB) for the other verses, and the trebles or sopranos (or occasionally tenors) may sing a descant. The purpose of last verse harmonisation is to add interest, variation and excitement to a hymn tune ...
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A last verse harmonisation consisting of an embellished organ harmony, most of the choir singing in unison, and perhaps a descant Other possibilities for varied performance can be invited through explanation either in the service bulletin or through verbal instruction by the pastor or the minister of music.
The Ambassadors of Harmony (AOH) is a 120+ member men's barbershop chorus, based in St. Charles, Missouri.The chorus won International Championship gold medals in 2004, [1] 2009, [2] and 2012 [3] – each time singing two arrangements by David Wright, under the direction of Dr. Jim Henry – and then again in 2016 [4] and 2023, [5] under the co-direction of Jonny Moroni and Dr. Henry.