Survey on the situation of choirs
Carus-Verlag and the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt aim to systematically document the situation of choirs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and thus contribute to the success of the new start.
Choral music has had a hard time for a year now. Hardly any other social and cultural sector has suffered more from the current restrictions. Some choirs are currently fighting for their existence. That is why the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, under the direction of Kathrin Schlemmer, together with Carus-Verlag, is asking for help with the ChoCo study (Choral Music in Corona Times).
The survey is intended to comprehensively describe the situation of choirs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in order to identify what concrete measures are needed to protect and rebuild choral music in German-speaking countries. The survey focuses on amateur and semi-professional choirs, but professional choirs are also invited to participate.
Both the general situation of the choirs, such as the development of membership numbers, experience with rehearsal frequency and rehearsal formats, the spatial situation with regard to rehearsals and concerts, as well as the financial situation of the choirs and their directors are topics of the study. A separate section is dedicated to the question of what specific support is needed to help choirs make a successful new start.
The questionnaire, which is aimed at choir directors, choirmasters and choir managers, takes 10 minutes to complete. It is the first comprehensive study to scientifically investigate the situation of choral music during the pandemic.
Link to the survey: www.soscisurvey.de/ChoCo2021/
