Chapter 15
Choirs
Choirs and singing groups come in many sizes, from the small vocal quartet through the chamber choir and church choir to the large opera chorus or choral society of 80–150 singers. They could be performing in a concert hall or a church, and they could be positioned on the floor, on risers, on raked seating, or in the traditional choir stalls in a church. Each situation will need a different approach, but for a choir rather than a small vocal group, the aim of the recording is to present the overall blend of singers and avoid highlighting individuals. Achieving a blended sound that is well balanced between the parts is the responsibility of the choir and conductor, but the recording engineer also needs to bear this aim in mind ...
