I think that this critique of the function of instruments and music styles in choir is very insightful. Perhaps the Methodist choir is very analogous to the very respectful and strict Fijian culture. I had another interesting conversation with a homosexual man in the one of the local choirs. Homosexuality, obviously, is not looked favorably upon by the Christian religion. The Fijian culture itself is not very welcoming of personal traits and disabilities that cause someone to be different from the social norm.
Homosexuals are often the subjects of ridicule and alienation.
This man, however, seems to be slotted into a different category than what might be expected. He, instead, remains devoutly faithful to God and leads a life free of homosexual practice. He said that he began singing in the choir in grade school. He came from a very religious family that encouraged him to sing. I like singing, especially the carols.