Cantorion Phoenix – combining music, friendship & fun!
Posted: 21st August 2024The Clarence Hall is home to a wide range of organisations who utilise its facilities on a regular basis. In this feature, we look at Cantorion Phoenix.
Founded in 2011, Cantorion Phoenix is a mixed choir for people of all backgrounds and singing abilities. Thanks to the enthusiasm and boundless energy of the choir’s Musical Director, Dian Winter, what started as a small choir with only a hand-full of members has now grown to a well-established and popular choir performing at many events in Crickhowell and the surrounding areas.
The choir’s emphasis is very much on the community aspect and its mission is to enable those who enjoy singing to attain a high standard of musicianship. Anyone wishing to sing may join, with no auditions, nor is there a requirement for members to read music. For many members, the choir’s weekly rehearsal is the highlight of their week, combining music, friendship and fun!
In addition to benefiting the community of members, Cantorion Phoenix gives a number of concerts with the aim of fundraising for a number of local causes; particular support has been given this year to the Clarence Hall, SSAFA, Crickhowell Cancer Research and Christ Church Govilon.
The choir’s Autumn term starts on Tuesday, 10 September at 7.30pm at the Clarence Hall. If you enjoy singing beautiful and inspiring songs and having lots of fun, come along!
Cantorion Phoenix performing at the Clarence Hall earlier in the year with Abergavenny Borough Band