They were also mindful of the tragedy that touched another choral group this year when several members became sick after a rehearsal. ADThere are about 80 members in the choral group, but only about 20 percent of the choir elected to sing. “Life’s all about calculated risks.”For choirs and choruses, the risks of contracting and spreading the coronavirus through singing are particularly high. The groups also developed a number of practices to minimize risks for choral groups that want to resume their work. ADBefore resuming rehearsals, the Frederick choral society’s board considered the risks and the best precautions to take before proceeding, President Brenna Hill said.

Source: Washington Post October 10, 2020 12:02 UTC