Spring/Summer Term 2026

There is no rehearsal on 28th May (half-term).

Standard rehearsal for June 4th. We will continue refining the pieces in preparation for the concert.

Please bring all current music, so that we can work on any piece.

Now is a good time to put music into folders, so that we rehearse using them.

Concert Information

The revised running order for the summer concert (July 18th) is:

  • Another Op’nin’, Another Show
  • Why We Sing
  • Mr. Blue Sky (ELO)
  • A Million Dreams (Sung by the school)
  • Close to You
  • Viva La Vida
  • Cloudscape (Mae’s piano piece)
  • Moon River (accompanied by Mae)
  • Interval
  • Circle Of Life (Elton John)
  • La Vie En Rose (Piaf)
  • Mel’s monologue
  • You Raise Me Up
  • And All That Jazz
  • Barber Of Seville Overture (Pecheurs)
  • You’ll Never Walk Alone
  • Sing (including schoolchildren)

Dress Code will be Black/White theme, one or both colours, either trousers, skirts or dresses, with sleeved tops (i.e. no T-shirts!). Shoes – but please not sandals.

Jewellery – silver.

Calendar 2026

Standard rehearsal times are Thursday mornings, 10:30 to 12:30 at Boldre Memorial Hall, SO41 5QG.

Weekly socials are before the rehearsal, from 10:00 to 10:30.

      • June

        • 4, 11, 18, 25 Standard Rehearsal

        July

        • 2, 9, 16 Standard Rehearsal
        • 18 (Saturday) Summer Concert

        Please put this in your diaries!

        Fees – To Be Paid Online or By Cheque – No Cash Please!!!

        16th April to 16th July (excluding 28th May, half-term)

        Fees for 13 weeks @ £6 per week = £78, due on 16th April.

        OR – 2 payments of £39 on 16th April and 4th June.

        Online – Cantaras Ladies Choir:

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        In the reference, please put your name and chorus part

        e.g. Karen Barber, Sop1

        Cheques – Payable to: Cantaras Ladies Choir.

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