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.

SUMMER CONCERT

Our Summer Concert will be held on Saturday 28th June at St, Catherine's Church, Kings Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9DE. The programme will feature C.V. Stanford's "Songs of The Fleet" and include works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Frank, Beach, Rossini and Teague. Our Director of Music, Benjamin Teague. will conduct, Emily Gait-Scaglioni, will accompany on the piano and the baritone soloist will be Simon Pratt.

JOHN ABRAHAM

Much to our regret our Founder and Musical Director since 1990 announced his retirement earlier this year. The Chorus is immensely grateful to John for his outstanding leadership, hard work, musical direction and commitment over the 35 years he has led the choir. Our Summer Concert is dedicated to him.

BEN TEAGUE

The Chorus is very pleased to confirm the appointment of Benjamin Teague as Director of Music.

SUMMER CHOIR SCHOOL 2025

Our Summer Choir School, led by Director of Music, Benjamin Teague, will be held on Wednesday evenings, 7.15 - 9.00pm, from 30th July until 20th August at Canton Uniting Church, Cowbridge Road East Cardiff CF5 1LQ. It is open to all whether you're a an experienced chorister or absolute beginner. The fee for the course is £25. Further details below:

OUR LATEST PERFORMANCE

On Saturday 8th February at St. John Evangelist Church, Canton, Cardiff, we performed Johannes Brahms' "Ein deutsches Requiem" (A German Requiem) and Benjamin Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb" to a full house. We are most grateful to our Musical Director, Benjamin Teague, our accompanists: Chris Glynn and John Cheer and to our soloists: Soprano, Ali Shone; Alto, Ben Pinnow; Tenor, Paul Rothwell and Bass, Simon Pratt.

Choir in rehearsal on the afternoon of the concert

Photo: Gordon Plant

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).

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.