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A group of organised singers, (under the direction of a conductor). made up of either mixed or single sex singers. Can be musically accompanied or not. Often associated with a church or cathedral.

Popularity
Choral singing is one of the most popular forms of singing, as it avoids the singers shyness to sing solo. Choral singing has been the inspirational springboard for many later to become famous singing soloists.

Location
Choral groups can be found in most towns and villages across the country, there are also many community or work related choirs to be found.

Age
Choral or choir singing is an activity that can be enjoyed by any age, from children singing in their school choir. To quite elderly people singing in their local community choir. Some choirs may have an age grouping, restriction.

Ability
Choral singing probably caters for the widest range of singing ability. The ability and willingness to take musical direction being the most important.

Description
Choral singing is normally performed socially to entertain others, often as a lead accompaniment to the audience or congregation. Choral singing can also be a competitive activity, with many competitions and categories.

Dedication
The amount of time and dedication necessary is up to the individual choir master, This is normally dependant on the amount of new material to be learnt, and the standard the choir wants to achieve.

Closely Related Activities
choral is an alternative word for choir 535, and as such the two activities are intertwined.

Cost
If the choir or group is attached to a church or school there is normally no costs involved with choir singing, the ability to sing being one of the joys most of us are born with. Some independent choirs may have a minimal membership fee, to cover expenses.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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