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<p>Singing in a&#xa0;choir is a&#xa0;music-related activity that is typically performed together with other singers and in person. Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive effects of active music-making, and choir singing in particular, on physical and mental health. However, due to individual limitations (e.g. health problems or work commitments), many people who would like to sing in a&#xa0;choir are unable to attend choir rehearsals regularly and therefore cannot benefit from these positive effects.</p><p>Technical solutions that enable people to make music and sing together in (almost) real time via the Internet have been around for more than 15&#xa0;years. Online choir rehearsals were widely used by choirs during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical choir rehearsals could not take place due to contact and mobility restrictions. Experience from the pandemic shows that online choir singing works in principle. At the same time, there are still many barriers that prevent online choir singing from being accepted by the general public, both during and after the pandemic. However, online or hybrid offerings would be particularly relevant and valuable for people who are unable to attend physical choir rehearsals (on a&#xa0;regular basis).</p><p>Based on literature, survey data and participant observation, this article conducts a&#xa0;comparative analysis of online choir singing using conventional video conferencing systems and low-latency software in order to evaluate the inclusive potential of the various approaches. The analysis considers the dimensions of digital inclusion, the personal requirements of the participants, positive and negative aspects of the rehearsal experience, and the general advantages and potential of online choir singing. Based on the analysis, the inclusive potential of the various approaches is evaluated and further potential for online choir singing and recommendations for action are derived.</p>

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Musik als Brücke – Überlegungen zum inklusiven Potenzial von Online-Chorsingen

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    2025年11月12日

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  • Janine Hacker,
  • Sofia Schöbel,
  • Heike Henning,
  • Alexander Carôt

摘要

Singing in a choir is a music-related activity that is typically performed together with other singers and in person. Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive effects of active music-making, and choir singing in particular, on physical and mental health. However, due to individual limitations (e.g. health problems or work commitments), many people who would like to sing in a choir are unable to attend choir rehearsals regularly and therefore cannot benefit from these positive effects.

Technical solutions that enable people to make music and sing together in (almost) real time via the Internet have been around for more than 15 years. Online choir rehearsals were widely used by choirs during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical choir rehearsals could not take place due to contact and mobility restrictions. Experience from the pandemic shows that online choir singing works in principle. At the same time, there are still many barriers that prevent online choir singing from being accepted by the general public, both during and after the pandemic. However, online or hybrid offerings would be particularly relevant and valuable for people who are unable to attend physical choir rehearsals (on a regular basis).

Based on literature, survey data and participant observation, this article conducts a comparative analysis of online choir singing using conventional video conferencing systems and low-latency software in order to evaluate the inclusive potential of the various approaches. The analysis considers the dimensions of digital inclusion, the personal requirements of the participants, positive and negative aspects of the rehearsal experience, and the general advantages and potential of online choir singing. Based on the analysis, the inclusive potential of the various approaches is evaluated and further potential for online choir singing and recommendations for action are derived.