LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Choras; Chorinė muzika; Dainininkų rengimas; Muzikinis ugdymas; Papildomas ugdymas; Choir; Choral music; Extra-curricular Activities; Musical education; Singers training.
ENIn a democratic society the functioning of a choir is determined by the singers’ interests and their needs for self - realization. For this reason the choir suits schoolchildren’s musical education too. Singing demands specific abilities, which limit the possibilities of musical education. Besides, choral music is only, a part of the whole musical heritage. That is why choir is the most suitable form of additional musical education in the educational system. The article discusses the functions of musical directors, singers, prospects and importance of the choir in cherishing the national culture as well as the problems of singers’ training. [From the publication]