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.
JOIN CANTON CHORUS - OPEN REHEARSAL - 18th SEPTEMBER
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. Rehearsals are held every Wednesday from 7:45pm until 9:30pm at Canton Uniting Church, starting from 18th September. This term we will be rehearsing Brahms' "German Requiem" (in German) alongside Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb" ready for a concert early in 2025 with professional soloists and organ accompaniment. Whether you're a seasoned singer or new to choral singing, we’d love you to come along to the first rehearsal and see if Canton Chorus is the choir for you. We are particularly looking for Tenors. For more information, contact us at chair@cantonchorus.org.uk and do pass on the information to anyone you think might be interested in joining us.
OUR NEXT PERFORMANCE
Our next performance is scheduled for early in 2025 when we will be singing:
Johannes Brahms' "Ein deutsches Requiem" (A German Requiem) with organ accompaniment and soprano and baritone soloists
and
Benjamin Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb", a cantata with organ accompaniment and SATB soloists.
Details, including the date, venue and tickets, will be published here as soon as available.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals for the Autumn term commence on Wednesday 18th September 2024 commencing at 7.45pm prompt and finishing at 9.30pm.
Rehearsals are held at Canton Uniting Church, Cowbridge Road East, CF5 1LQ (next door to the Co-operative Supermarket).
JOIN CANTON CHORUS
As well as joining at the Open Rehearsal detailed above, 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.