Yes, Castle Cary Choir really is that old – and they’re celebrating in style. The choir’s anniversary celebrations begin with a home-ground concert at All Saints Church, Castle Cary, where they’ll be joined by the Wincanton Silver Band on Saturday 12th April at 7.30pm. The concert is in aid of the church, with tickets priced at £10, available from Bailey Hill Bookshop, the Market House Information Centre in Castle Cary, or online via Ticket Source on the All Saints website castlecaryallsaints.org.uk
Saturday 31st May at Sherborne Abbey, where the choir will be joined by three professional musician friends: Tom Toomey (guitar), Marta Fontanals-Simmonds (soprano) and Adelaide Brown (flute). Proceeds will support the new Maple Ward Breast Cancer Unit at Yeovil District Hospital, with tickets (£10) available from the Abbey Parish Office and Bailey Hill Bookshop. A retiring collection will be split between the Abbey and Maple Ward.
As ever, the choir’s programme spans genres – from musical theatre and original compositions by Musical Director Martin Emslie, to traditional choral works, sacred music and specially arranged spirituals.
Castle Cary Choir is a four-part community choir and a registered charity. They are always pleased to welcome new members in all voice parts – no choral experience or sight-reading ability required. Rehearsals are on Mondays at the Methodist Church, North Street, Castle Cary, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
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