Social Ties of Music Groups: A Study of Chorus

Using chorus as the example, the project focuses on several dimensions in social ties: relationships among various groups, ties among members within the groups, and connections between group members and their own personal networks. Empirical data include a census of chorus groups, a sampling survey of group members from 47 choruses (n=1154), in-depth interviews with chorus leaders and members, and participant observation in various choruses.

The study adds to the literature of the sociology of music and social networks by revealing how social ties facilitate the formation and operation of music groups.