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Choral Risers: Versatility for Church Music Performances in Canada

A planning overview for choirs, worship teams, schools and multipurpose performance spaces.

Improve sightlines without fixing the room

Portable choral risers create tiered positions for performers while allowing the space to return to another use after the event.

Plan for the people and the room

Estimate the number of performers, row depth, access points and storage route. Consider how the riser relates to microphones, instruments and the main performance area.

Treat storage as part of the system

Transportation and compact storage are important in churches and schools where the same room serves multiple programs. Include carts or cases in the initial plan.