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 CANTON CHORUS

Joy through Singing

Established in 1990, Canton Chorus is a community choir based in the Canton area of Cardiff. Singing in four-part harmony it has performed works by many of the world's most famous composers both historic and modern, The choir prides itself in being grounded in the community and  committed to diversity and inclusion.

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OUR NEXT PERFORMANCE

Our next performance is on Saturday 8th February 2025 at St. John Evangelist Church, St. John's Crescent, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1NX commencing at 7.30pm when we will be singing:

Johannes Brahms' "Ein deutsches Requiem" (A German Requiem) with organ accompaniment and soprano and baritone soloists

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Benjamin Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb", a cantata with organ accompaniment and SATB soloists.

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JOHN ABRAHAM

Much to our regret our Founder and Musical Director since 1990 announced his retirement earlier this year. The Chorus is immensley grateful to John for his outstanding leadership, hard work, musical direction and commitment over the 35 years he has lead the choir. A presentation will be made to John during the concert on 8th February and our Summer Concert will be dedicated to him.

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BEN TEAGUE

The Chorus is very pleased to announce that Ben Teague, our erstwhile accompanist who stood in for John during his recent illness, has agreed to to take on the role of Musical Director for the forseeable future. He will be conducting our performance on 8th February.

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SUMMER CONCERT

Our Summer Concert is scheduled for Saturday 28th June. Further details will be available here shortly.

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REHEARSAL TIMES

Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings commencing at 7.15pm and finishing at 9.00pm. They are held at Canton Uniting Church, Cowbridge Road East, CF5 1LQ (next door to the Co-operative Supermarket).

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JOIN CANTON CHORUS

Do you love singing classical choral music? Canton Chorus is looking to welcome new members. We're a friendly, inclusive, ambitious choir and no audition is required. Prospective new members are welcome at any time. Simply turn up at any rehearsal and make yourself known before the rehearsal starts. Alternatively, email our Chair, Steve Bowkett, for further information (chair@cantonchorus.org.uk). Have a look too at our "About Us" page which tells you more about the choir and details of our annual subscriptions.

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MEMBERS

Check out the Members Area for the Spring Term Rehearsal Schedule, results of the Choir Summer Survey and for the latest Planning Group records. ​

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© 2025 Canton Chorus, Registered Charity no. 1166663

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