Amateur singers are those who arenΓÇÖt paid for their work. There is a great tradition of amateur classical singing throughout the world, from choral societies to glee clubs and opera companies. W.S.Gilbert portrayed amateur singing as a crime, deserving suitable punishment - ΓÇ£The amateur tenor, whose vocal villainies all desire to shirk, shall, during off hours, exhibit his powers to Madam TussaudΓÇÖs waxwork.ΓÇ¥
