Established in 2021 we are a community choir based in the village of Cawston, Norfolk, which is about halfway between Norwich and the North Norfolk coast. We are open to all regardless of ability or background. Children are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult.
Our aim is to encourage an enjoyment of singing, to promote wellbeing both physical and emotional whilst at the same time raising our aspirations and encouraging a culture of improvement.
We meet each Tuesday in school term-time to sing together in the amazing medieval church of St Agnes.
There are no auditions (no one is expected to have any previous experience of singing) and no mandatory membership fees. We do, however, ask for donations each week which go towards our running costs including paying our amazing Musical Director Anne Berry-Smith and our wonderful accompanist David Shippey.
You are welcome to join us at any time. Just come along to a rehearsal on a Tuesday in term time at 7.30pm. We sing a wide range of music to suit all tastes including songs from the musicals, folk songs, celebratory songs at Christmas and many more. If you want to find out more before you come contact the secretary at secretary@cawstonchoir.org.uk
We provide all the music you will need though there is no requirement to be able to read music. There are no auditions and we don’t expect anyone to have previous experience of singing. We also learn some songs off by heart. Anne. Berry-Smith is keen to help us to develop our voices and we always begin with a warm-up that includes breathing exercise and voice work. This is done in a fun and informal way.