Choral Music
 

So, In the 4 and a half years I've been posting here, I've also been part of a multitude of choirs. It's always been an integral part of my musical "experience", in that if I were to say what instrument I played, it would always be singing above anything else. What surprises me, though, is that in those 4 years, I have yet to see a single thread about choral music in these forums. Surely I am not the only person here who sings in a choir, or at least enjoys listening to choral music?

Personally, I think it's a fantastic experience: there's something about spending an hour singing in tandem with a group of people to create fantastic music that leaves you with a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment, especially when rewarded with an appreciative audience at the end of all your work!

So am I the only one, after all? Are there other Choristers out there, or will I go sit in the corner and sing bass lines to myself? I had deliberated over putting this in the "instruments" section as voice, but I think it's probably better off here. I just hope it gets seen :P

I'm not a singer myself, but I really enjoy choral music. There's something special about hearing multiple human voices singing simultaneously.

I'm not active in choirs anymore, but I also laid down some basso profundo on the old vocal chords--for years. In high school, college and in church--it was fundamental to my musical education.

Choral music is amazing, imo. Shame how little it's applied in modern music except as a sampled supplement. I personally prefer choral vocals to the standard lead singer style, myself.

Since nobody is presenting any links one of my favorite mostly(I mean it has some instrumentation) choral works, and proof of how creative you can be with human voice:







****ing Christ... I love Ligeti too much.

I was in mid-state choir this year and got to sing this, was mighty fun:



Also have to throw in this all-time fav:



If you're in America you don't get to see it unfortunately :(

Mendelssohn's Elijah is a great choice

I'm a choir person myself. I'm going to be in 5 choirs next fall. And I agree with the OP about how rewarding it is to be in a choir. It's a really amazing experience. Best thing I've ever done.

i was once a member of highschool glee club and college choir in our school and truely, those were the times where i can feel i'm involving myself in music. i don't play any musical instruments but good thing i have my voice with me. being in a choir also gives you that edge to have a convincing judgement when you hear someone sing. i personally, after all of those years i went thru as being part of the choir, i can tell whether a singer is a gifted one, or just mediocre. and everyone can easily tell a hideous voice.

My favorite Stravinsky work:







Maybe it's not everybody's but I love the weirdness of it.