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After a Summer Break the Canto Community Choir is all set to resume on Tuesday 2 September
The usual venue (Butlerstown Community Centre) is undergoing building works including a replacement of the roof. We are very grateful to Principal Orla Whelton for providing us with a temporary venue at Barryroe National School.
See the location Map for Canto
What songs are planned?
As well as reminding ourselves of songs we have already learnt, new songs have been added including a North American Sprirtual, one of the most famous Madrigals and a fun arrangement of 'Does Your Mother Know' (Abba). See the Practice section
Barryroe National SchoolNew Members
We will be welcoming new members (including two men - yay!). So as the choir begins again, now is the perfect time to come along and try it out. (it's free!)
Canto Open Evening: 7:30pm - Tue 17 June 2025
Family and Friends of Canto attended the Open Evening on Tuesday 17 June
As Denis and Carol are away and the Butlerstown Community Centre will undergo major building works, Canto is taking a break for the summer. So on Tuesday 17 June friends and family were invited to come along to an interactive evening of singing and fun to see what we get up to. Canto plans to resume on Tuesday 2 September. So if you would like to come and try it out Register Here
Here's a complete playlist recording of most of the songs in order for the folks who missed the event:
(54 minutes)
And here are the recordings song by song from the evening:
The Results are in
47 people took part in the survey to extend meetings to 2 hours during the Summer
It was very close and 7:30pm to 9:30pm was the preferred new time by one vote.
The new time begins on Tuesday 20 May and if anyone needs to sneak out at 9:00pm that's fine.
summer time votesCome boost this choir
On Sunday 1 June 2025 there will be a concert marking the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. This will feature a performance of Máire Ní Dhuibhir's Courtmacsherry Rhythms.
If you would like to join the scratch choir (particularly men) there will be a rehearsal on
Saturday 5 April
Courtmacsherry Community Centre
Contact me and I'll give you more details.
Music and Practice files are on the website here...
More men needed!Choirs all around Ireland are participating in National Singing Week
National Singing Week has always been a time to celebrate the myriad benefits of group singing, from fostering community spirit to enhancing personal well-being. This week-long celebration shines a spotlight on the joy and numerous benefits of group singing, inviting people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to come together and experience the transformative power of singing.
Find out more about National Singing Week
10 to 16 February 2025
Meeting in Butlerstown Community Centre, West Cork, Canto invites anyone (whatever ability) to join us on Tuesday 11 February for some free singing fun.
All you need to do is:
and you will receive a welcome email with instructions
National Singing Week 2025The choir needs more male voices!
Currently the 88 members comprise 71 female voices and 17 male voices
It would greatly enhance the choir to redress the balance and recruit more male singers.
So if you are male please be encouraged to come along, have some fun and give it a lash! (as they say around these parts)
And if you are female - you are still most welcome - especially if you bring a male friend!
If you would like to come for the first time to receive your instructions...
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