Voice type in baroque operas. Except for a few very rare voices (such as the American male soprano Michael Maniaci or singers with a disorder such as Kallmann syndrome), singers called countertenors generally sing in the falsetto register, sometimes using their modal voice for the lowest notes. Historically, there is much evidence that the countertenor, in England at least, also designated a very high tenor voice, the equivalent of the French "haute-contre". Until about 1830, all male voices used some falsetto-type voice production in their upper range. Countertenor voices span a broad range, covering E3 to E5. Countertenor subtypes: Countertenors are often
Mt. Zion Male Voice Choir Mt. Zion Male Voice Choir The Mt. Zion Male Voice Choir is based in Bermuda. The choir is under the direction of Toronto-born musician Terry Henry. The choir is known for providing free annual concerts around the Island for locals and tourists throughout the month of July. The choir often travels to various parts of the United States to put on concerts. In June 2012 the choir was featured in concert at Bermuda's GospelFest along with Fred Hammond, Mary Mary, Shirley Caesar, Kim Burrell & Vashawn Mitchell and hosted by Dr. Bobby Jones. The choir consists of 30 men who