Your invitation to join a local choir

It might seem early to be thinking about Christmas but on Monday 5 September, at 7:30pm, the Stanchester Quire will resume meeting at the superbly spacious venue of The David Hall, Roundwell Street in South Petherton. They will be rehearsing Christmas carols and songs, all of which have either been collected from, or written about, the South West of England, several of which originate from a 20-mile radius of South Petherton! This is with a view to performing them at a series of our successful Christmas Concerts.
New members are always very welcome, there are no auditions to join nor is the ability to read music essential as they learn everything by ear, led by the musical director, Eddie Upton, holder of The English Folk Dance and Song Society gold badge for services to folk music.
Why not join in and enjoy the simple pleasure of singing with others? Community singing has been proven to be good for the soul! Membership costs £3 per week; the first two weeks are free to new members. For further details, phone Bonnie on 01935 822287 or email stanchesterquire1@gmail.com.

Bruton Choral Society

Bruton Choral Society will resume rehearsals in September and are looking for new members with some choral experience. A well-established and friendly group with a wide-ranging and eclectic repertoire including Vivaldi, Handel, Mozart, Schubert, and Fauré, as well as Rutter, Scott Joplin, George Shearing, spirituals, jazz, and arrangements from musicals.
There is an exciting programme of events coming up in 2023. Bruton Choral Society are celebrating their 30th anniversary with two concerts planned for March and May, and then a Christmas Concert to round off the year. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings in Bruton. For details, contact Barbara on 01749 812708 or visit: www.brutonchoralsociety.org.uk.