ISinging is a traditional and important pastime on a Hutterian community. Songs are often German songs of faith and families often sing these songs in the morning before going to work and in the evenings.  Singing occurs in church (where songs are often lined) and at special events and gatherings. 

In recent years, choral, four-part singing has become more of a priority among Hutterites. The choirs usually consist of single young people (buem and dien'e) between the ages of 15 and 30. Choir sizes range from 10 to about 45 members. Many choirs are self-directed, whereas others have Mennonite and Holdemann directors. Singing practice usually occurs in the evenings.

Interest in choir singing has sparked even larger choirs gatherings  among the Schmiedeleut.  The Western Manitoba Hutterian Youth Choir (WMHYC) is a 150 member choir made up of 8 different colonies from western Manitoba.  In fact this choir released its first CD in 2000 and a second one in 2004.  (Click for more information.)  A lot of interest swirled around the WMHYC choir and as a result, young Hutterites choir members from the eastern side of Manitoba created a choir as well which they named Prairie Praise.
 

it is important to note that Hutterites sing, not for self-glorification, but rather to praise God in song and to reach out to others.  This is evident in the fact that Hutterian Choirs often are found singing at gatherings such as weddings, funerals, and special holidays such as Christmas and Easter.  In addition, Hutterite choirs regularly sing at old folk's homes and in hospitals as a way of reaching out.