Here's a surprising statistic: According to a survey by Chorus America, one in six Americans, or 54 million people, sing in choral groups, whether that's community, school and children's choirs, ...

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The coronavirus hasn't been kind to choirs. Think about it: You're packed in together, breathing deeply, mouths open wide. It's a recipe for super spreading. Choirs can't sing together over video chat ...

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“My God, I can really feel the fabric of society tearing.” That thought haunted Eric Whitacre as he saw the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in its early days in the US and the UK. “Suddenly people ...

The coronavirus has silenced choirs everywhere. So, Sunday’s debut of what’s perhaps the world’s biggest choir ever is a bit of a salve, even though no one is really singing with anyone in-person.