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Learning Resources

The links below can be used to access sound files / CD's to help with learning much of the repertoire we sing.

http://www.saffronchoralprompt.co.uk/ (payment required)

http://www.cyberbass.com/ (donation option)

https://www.choraline.com/ (payment required)

http://www.learnchoralmusic.co.uk/ (invitation to donate a score)

http://www.choralia.net/mp3catalogue.htm (donation option)

https://johnfletchermusic.org/ (It will be clear once you find the music you are

learning whether a) it is out of copyright & therefore free (with option to donate) or

b) you need to register & pay (individual / group) if the music is still in copyright.)

Annual General Meeting

The Choir's AGM was held during the rehearsal break on October 23rd 2024. Brief annual reports and accounts (see below) were presented and votes taken to elect the 5 Trustees.

Trustee and Chair: Steve Bowkett

Trustee and Vice Chair: Richard Tebboth

Trustee and Secretary: Anna Brazier

Trustee and Treasurer: Neil Schofield

Trustee: Margot Henery

Other roles and part reps are not elected at the AGM.

Reports

Trustees' Report 2024

Treasurer's Report 2024

Income & Expenditure 2024

Balance sheet 31st Augustn2024

Rehearsals Spring 2025

The rehearsals for the Spring Term 2025 commence on Wednesday 8th January. A full day rehearsal will be held on Saturday 18th January from 10am until 4pm at St, John's Church Canton.

English Version of the Brahms Requiem Text

James Stewart has provided an English version of the Brahms Requiem text. It is not a direct translation of the German but an English version of the Biblical texts which Brahms set. It gives a pretty good idea of the meaning of the German. The English quotation in one section refers to Christ but it is always "Herr" - Lord - in the German. English Text

Member Survey Summer 2024

During the summer of 2024 Neil Schofield, on behalf of the Planning Group, authored and circulated a questionnaire to all choir members. The questionnaire asked members particularly about membership fees, repertory, concert frequency, fund-raising and recruitment plus any other suggestions. A summary of the responses to the survey in PDF format is available to view and download: Survey Summary.

Planning Group Meetings

Canton Chorus is a registered charity: No. 1166663. We hold Planning Group meetings on Zoom at least four times a year. The Planning Group routinely consists of Trustees (Five elected annually at our AGM), Part Reps, Librarian, Communications Lead, Web Site Lead, co-opted choir members, and our Musical Director. Choir members are asked to raise items with Part Reps or, if they wish, ask the Chair to arrange their attendance at a meeting. Records of each meeting are posted below - click on the date and the PDF file will open in a new tab and can be downloaded if required.

Meeting Date: 17th July 2024