We Sing Together as a Community
Cantar Community Choir is an exciting non-auditioning choir founded in 2015 by people with a passion for choral singing and a strong interest in both contemporary and classical choral works from around the globe. We are a non-profit making choir that performs for enjoyment at a range of community, charity, arts and music events, bringing stimulating and diverse choral singing to communities both locally and further afield. Profits from events are donated to charities nominated each year by our members.
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Our aim is to provide a wonderful singing experience for members in a friendly and welcoming environment. We enjoy singing a variety of musical genres and our core repertoire includes classical music, both church and secular, from all eras along with a range of popular, folk, gospel and jazz music, all sung in four to eight part harmony. We have extended this range to include more international contemporary music using folk, gospel and jazz traditions as influences.
Join Our Choir and Sing with Us
We meet on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at The Priory Street Centre in York. We are currently looking seeking new singers across all sections (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass) for our September 2025 intake. The ability to read music is helpful but not essential, although you will need a good ear and the ability to sing in tune! For further information regarding membership please email us via the contact button below.
Listen to Our Singers
"Cantar is welcoming, inclusive, and a lot of fun. You always walk away with a smile."
Kate, Soprano, 31
"Instant rejuvenation!"
Martin, Bass, 83
"Cantar makes Mondays fun!"
Sarah, Alto, 53
"It's the highlight of my week!"
Suzie, Tenor, Of Pensionable Age