What riser configuration works best for middle and high school chorus rooms?

Tiered risers arranged at an angle work best, allowing all chorus members to easily see the conductor while providing adequate width for student entry and exit. The risers should be positioned to give clear sight lines to the director's area.

What seating is recommended for choral ensembles?

Music chairs with straight backs ensure proper singing posture while contoured seats provide comfort during extended rehearsals. For flexibility, chairs should be easily movable for smaller groups or individual lessons.

How should the director's area be positioned and equipped?

The director's area should be positioned with clear sight lines to all students, equipped with a comfortable swivel stool with casters for mobility between piano and singers, a music-lined dry-erase board for teaching, an adjustable music stand, and a teacher's desk.

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Harmony in Design and Function

The chorus room for middle & high school easily accommodates both small- and large-group choral ensembles. Standing risers make it easy to divide the choral group by voice type, while still giving students enough personal space to remain comfortable as they sing. Music chairs can be used for smaller groups or individual vocal lessons, and quickly stored out of the way when they're not needed.

What Makes a Great Chorus Room

For Students

The chorus room should provide a spacious set of risers so students can easily arrange themselves by voice type. Risers should be positioned so that all students have a clear view of the music teacher. Storage for sheet music should be easily accessible.

For Teachers

The chorus room should be equipped with a director's area, positioned in a place with clear sightlines to all students. A wide walkway in front of the risers makes it easy for the teacher to move from the piano to the different voice groups. Storage for sheet music and personal belongings storage should be available to keep the room organized.

For Administrators

The chorus room should be furnished in a way that meets the needs of their school's music program. Products must be readily available and delivered on time. Installation should be quick and efficient.

Musical Performance Zones

Singer's Area

Tiered risers: Arranged at an angle, allow all chorus members to easily see the conductor. Risers must be wide enough to allow students to easily enter and exit, and to hold sheet music as they sing.
Music chairs: With straight backs ensure proper posture while singing. Contoured seats keep students comfortable during practice.
Music stands: Should be height-adjustable, and sturdy enough to support folders as well as sheet music.

Director's Area

A comfortable swivel stool: Equipped with casters allows the director to quickly move from facing the piano, to facing the singers. An armless design ensures they can play the piano unhindered.
A music-lined dry-erase board: Features a set of staff lines, making it simple for the conductor to provide musical examples to the class, or to teach aspects of music theory.
An adjustable-height music stand: Holds the conductor's music.
A teacher's desk: Gives the music educator a plan to plan lessons, select music, make assessments or meet with individual students.

Storage Area

A lockable storage cabinet: Secures materials that may require teacher supervision. Teachers may also opt to use this cabinet to secure their personal belongings.
Slotted sheet music storage: Makes sheet music easy to access. Each slot can be assigned to a student, ensuring they can easily find their music at the start of class.
Open shelving: Provides a place where students can leave their bookbags and other belongings, keeping them out of the way during choral practice.

Choosing your Chorus Room Solution

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Frequently Asked Questions

What riser configuration works best for middle and high school chorus rooms?: Tiered risers arranged at an angle work best, allowing all chorus members to easily see the conductor while providing adequate width for student entry and exit. The risers should be positioned to give clear sight lines to the director's area and accommodate voice type groupings.
What seating is recommended for choral ensembles?: Music chairs with straight backs ensure proper singing posture while contoured seats provide comfort during extended rehearsals. For flexibility, chairs should be easily movable for smaller groups or individual lessons and quick storage when full riser standing is needed.
How should the director's area be positioned and equipped?: The director's area should be positioned with clear sight lines to all students, equipped with a comfortable swivel stool with casters for mobility between piano and singers, a music-lined dry-erase board for teaching, an adjustable music stand, and a teacher's desk for lesson planning and individual meetings.