Snapping instead of clapping

[MysticCat]

Originally posted by AlphaFrog
Actually, in my experiance as a music major, usually band stomps, choir claps...

In my experience (also as a music major and as a musician since college), it varies for choirs.

As you said, bands (and orchestras) almost always stomp, because they are holding instruments. In my experience, choirs often stomp as well if they are seated rather than standing and are on stage with a band or orchestra.