“Encouraging people from all backgrounds to be excited about high-quality music making and its benefits is so important to me. I am thrilled and honoured to become Patron of Canterbury Choral Society.”
Gareth Malone OBE
BBC South East meets Gareth Malone OBE with Canterbury Choral Society
Brahms Requiem rehearsal and Canterbury Cathedral concert
Canterbury Choral Society is a registered charity, which aims to enrich East Kent with the art and science of music, through concerts, workshops, and other community activities.
Our fundamental principles
Our foundational principles are built around an understanding of the benefits of choral music – mental, physical, educational, social. These benefits are universal and should be available to all people. These are the reasons why we sing and why we invite others to join us or support us.
EXCELLENCE THROUGH SINGING
Conveying musical and cultural expertise from older to younger generations, performing with professional orchestras in a world-renowned setting.
EQUALITY OF ACCESS
Performing high-quality and challenging music that offers equality of access and aspiration, with special emphasis on children and young people.
SUPPORTING COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL WELLBEING
for members and audiences – through the life-enhancing mental, psychological and physical benefits of collective music.
CONTRIBUTING FOUNDATION TRAINING
Providing inspiration and musical training to facilitate entry into the UK’s world-leading music industry.
PROVIDING REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE
Providing enriching, real-life experience and encouragement against the growing distractions of screen time.
NEW MEMBER ENTRY GRANTS
We are offering up to 10 places with substantially reduced fees for people aged 18-23, as they begin their working life in the region.
Places are subject to audition.
Please contact us for further information: members@canterburychoral.co.uk
