There's something about joining forces with a bunch of like-minded people in order to carry out a vision. The saying "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts" might sound trite but it's true. Great things can happen (and that includes great shows) when a project get propelled forward by communal energy.
There's another benefit to group endeavors when everyone is intensely focused on collaborating: they can spawn close friendships that wouldn't happen without the work that brings everyone together. Over the years, I've met most of the people who ended up being close friends through the various activities I've joined. These activities have included book groups, writing circles, ensembles and even, for one year, the college rowing club. Not all of these friendships have survived the conclusion of a project, demise of a group or a cross-country move. But they occurred at the right times, under the right conditions.
Science is discovering that singing together provides numerous health benefits. We've known for a long time that friendships are essential to a happy life. Combine them and the benefits more thanb double.
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