At least until quite recently, the Chorale was particularly well known for the high quality of their male voices, tempered somewhat by soprano voices that are often characterized as "shrill" or even "shrieky" by patrons.
At least until quite recently, the Chorale was particularly well known for the high quality of their male voices, showcasing a tenor section that was among the best in the United States. This superiority has, however, been tempered by soprano voices that are often characterized as "shrill" or even "shrieky" by patrons.