We the Choir Gather and We Learn to Sing Together

[Sacred Fool]

The only thing I'll say about the choral metaphor is that choirs almost always have conductors leading them. That may be the ideal of harmony that many here hold, but it's not mine. That's all I really have to say about that subject

I don't believe Sweet Honey in the Rock has a conductor, neither does Anonymous 4, but the participants are all of solo quality.  That's the trade off in that world.  Amateurs or large groups in general require a centralised focus, whereas soloists weaving beauty amongst one another may not.  You might consider this, O noisy one.  ha ha