Choral singing histories and practices

Choral practice can be seen as a field of simultaneous (re)presentation, (re)production and (re)creation. These three aspects and discourses interact on both collective and individual levels. They bring to the fore questions about how the collective voice represents societal development and change at the same time as it is conceived as an individual source of entertainment, relaxation or the experience of fine art. This anthology combines articles from a wide range of disciplines and perspectives. It includes a selection of papers held at the International Conference on the Concepts and Practices of Choral Singing which was held in Lund, Sweden, in October 2012. Thematically, these cover relevant choral topics from the 19th century until today. This is usually regarded as the time scope during which the secular choral practice of today has developed. However, some written sources bear witness of choral practices that can be traced back to the times of antique tragedy.