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People do it everywhere.
New Zealand seems to be going through a renaissance at the moment re-igniting the urge in hundreds of us to join a choir in order to sing one of the great oratorios, or abbreviated excerpts from Les Miserables or The Mikado, or Barber Shop style or even Black Gospel music. Many styles of singing and groups are emerging throughout the country for the pleasure of both performer and in most cases, an audience, and much credit for this must go to the efforts of the N.Z. Choral Federation for their organisation and support. Schools too are being affected by this revival. In many areas dapper groups of Primary or Intermediate students, dressed in smart uniforms, take to the stage as a School Choir, to sing, often some quite demanding pieces, much to the delight of parents, School Boards of Trustees and Principals. Teachers taking the groups work tirelessly to retain the discipline which is so necessary for this sort of activity - using lunch times or before school to rehearse regularly.