Chorus of the PLA gears up for Sept 3 parade

A instructor corrects a member's pronunciation during a lesson. [Photo/www.81.cn]

The victory parade on Sept 3 will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Soldiers will march in unison and fighter jets fly with rainbows, as Beijing celebrates its victory under the inspection of China's top leaders and foreign heads of state.

The background music is an indispensable part of any parade. With 96 beats per minute for the National Anthem, it sets the dignified scene for the raising of the Chinese flag. At 112 beats per minute, it unites the marching soldiers with a common beat. This year's live performance will doubtless bring out the patriotism in all participants and spectators alike.

At this year's military parade, 1,200 members of the Chorus of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will perform alongside the Military Band for the first time. Both members of the chorus as well as the band have gone through strenuous training in order to deliver the perfect note on Sept 3.