Kingston Barn, 25 The Street, Kingston, Canterbury, CT4 6JB

Cantiacorum Community Choir is based in Canterbury.

We focus on early music (sacred and secular songs) and aim to make the best sound that we can.  We learn using a range of methods, to suit all – there is no need to read music but for those that prefer ‘dots’, they are provided.  We have been singing together since 2014 and enjoy finding historic buildings where the acoustics and history enhance our enjoyment and the sound that we make.  We have moved to a beautiful new rehearsal venue this year; Kingston Barn, just outside of Canterbury.  It has fabulous acoustics, lots of space, including parking and we are very happy to have found it!

Cantiacorum is a truly friendly and inclusive group, with no audition or membership fees.  Singers are invited to make a donation to cover the cost of venue hire etc., but financial hardship should not put anyone off joining us.

I firmly believe that everyone has a voice and that singing together can be restorative, cathartic, inspiring and fun!  Learning ancient songs is particularly special and many members of the choir are drawn to this unique sound.

We are currently on our summer break, however, you can find us at the following events in July:

Saturday 5th at St Mildred's Church in Canterbury, CT1 2PP, from 2-2:45pm where Catherine will be leading a free singing workshop as part of Canterbury Medieval Pageant.

Saturday 19th as part of the Brook Rural Museum Medieval Fayre, two 30-minute singing workshops will take place in St Mary's Church, TN25 5PF: 12:30-13:00 and 14:30-15:00. Entry to the Fayre is £5 but there is no charge for the singing workshops in the Church. Other group displays and stalls will be available throughout the event which runs from 11am-4pm.

Our monthly Saturday morning (10-1pm) rehearsals will resume in September, with the dates as follows:
September 27th
October 11th
November 22nd and
December 13th (afternoon rehearsal with Christmas meal and Concert in the evening).

Orwell Church Hall, Ba'Hill, Milnathort, Scotland KY13 9YQ

A fun and quirky choir in the beautiful and environmentally active village of Milnathort, next to Loch Leven, about 40 mins north of Edinburgh. With a primary school in the village there is a good quota of school parents in the choir, giving it an almost youthful demographic! Led by Adelaide Carlow and co-founded and directed by Fiona Ferrier who is a local theatre-maker and musician.

Thursday evenings 7.15-9.15pm

East Lothian Community Hospital, Alderston Rd, Haddington EH41 3PF

This is a small singing group set up for the Carers of East Lothian (CoEL), to provide a social singing respite opportunity to all unpaid carers within East Lothian.  We sing easy 2 or 3 part songs, a cappella and finish our session with tea, biscuits and chat.  The emphasis is on fun and connection, and everyone is so welcoming and supportive of each other.  There are many laughs and for some, this is ‘their time’ each week.

Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00pm

Edinburgh – Rehearsal location provided on request

Castle Chorus is Edinburgh’s folk and roots community choir. We’re open to all regardless of previous singing experience, with no auditions and no need to read music notation. We sing a wide range of folk music from throughout the ages and around the world, we collaborate with local songwriters and bands, and we create songs together about things we care about.

Members pay £7 per session or £3 concession with further flexibility available – we don’t want money to be a barrier for anyone. Drop-in attendance is welcome although we ask for some patience in the run-up to performances!

Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm