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Requiem & Solemn Vespers For A Confessor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Time & Date: 7.30pm  Saturday 23rd November 2024 Venue: Medina Theatre, Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2EW Composer Profile: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Programme Notes: Requiem Programme...

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 Spring Concert 2024 Time & Date: 7.30pm  Saturday 13th April 2024 Venue: Medina Theatre, Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2EW Zimbe!    Alexander L’Estrange Songs Of Peace    Will Todd Concert Poster Composer...

We are very sad indeed, to announce that Richard Hunt died; this Wednesday 17th January.  Richard stepped down from his role as the choir's Tenor Section Leader at the beginning of December, as he had sadly just been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.  He...

Time & Date: 2.30pm  Sunday 10th December 2023 Venue: Ryde Methodist Church, Garfield Road, Ryde PO33 2PT A Celebration of Christmas On Christmas Night: Chilcott & A Selection of Traditional Carols Composer Profile & Programme Notes: Bob Chilcott - On...

We are very sad to announce that past 2nd Alto member June Mitchell died peacefully, aged 89 years, at the Hospice, on 1st November. June was a keen singer, and a dedicated and enthusiastic member of Cantata for many years; onwards throughout the 90's and 00's. She...

Singing Day with Alexander L’Estrange Essential Reading Essential Information: Singing Day Joining Information Composer Profile: Alexander L’Estrange Programme Notes: Zimbe! Additional Information Alexander L’Estrange’s Review: Zimbe! – 10 years...

We are very sad to announce that past Soprano member Sally Kimpton died on 4th October, after enduring a very aggressive brain tumour. Sally joined Cantata in 2012, and was a committed member of the front row 1st Sopranos for 8 years, until rehearsals ceased in March...

Roadside Banner printed by Raven Print & Design & Prime Design Solutions Autumn Concert 2023 Time & Date: 7.30pm  Saturday 7th October 2023 Venue: Medina Theatre, Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2EW Misa Criolla:    Ariel Ramirez West...

Extra Spring Concert 2023 A Celebration Of Hubert Parry Isle of Wight Cantata Choir is delighted to be participating in this special celebration concert Time & Date: 6.30pm  Thursday 25th May 2023 Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Church Lane, Cowes...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sally Vinson, on Monday 24th April, after a long period of illness, Alzheimers and Cancer.  Sally was an Alto member who left the choir many years ago, but her daughter Lucy Dawson has recounted how much her...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Pauline Jones, week commencing 10th April, after a long period of ill health.  Some of you will remember Pauline as a 1st Alto member of the choir many years ago, and recall her as always being friendly, helpful...

We are truly delighted and honoured by the steadfast commitment, effort and enthusiasm that our Musical Director Rachel Tweddle, and Accompanist Richard Wilkins have given, and continue to provide, to Cantata over the years. Rachel started with us 25 years...

Roadside Banner printed by IW Design & Print Spring Concert 2023 Time & Date: 7.30pm  Saturday 22nd April 2023 Venue: Medina Theatre, Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2EW Carmina Burana:    Carl Orff Lux Aurumque:    Eric Whitacre...

We are sad to announce that John Garrett, who was a bass choir member in previous years, died suddenly and unexpectedly, at home, aged 89, on 13th November. John was kindly, friendly and generous, and is remembered fondly by many. A service of remembrance and...

We are sad to announce that John Honeychurch passed away on the evening of 1st December, at the age of 85, after a long illness.  Before he retired from the choir some years ago, John was a dedicated and long-serving tenor member.  John will also be...

Bursaries Awarded by Isle of Wight High Sheriff Kay Marriott at IOW Cantata Choir concert of Handel's 'Messiah' on 27th November 2022. Report in Isle of Wight Observer: 2nd Dec 2022: by Ros Whistance: Report in Isle of Wight County Press: 2nd Dec 2022: by Ros...

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent death of Brenda Philpott, past Chairman of IOW Cantata Choir.  Brenda was a senior teacher at Roedean Private School for Girls in Sussex, and taught at Upper Chine School in Shanklin; becoming its...

IOW Cantata Choir was invited by the Isle of Wight High Sheriff 2022, Kay Marriott, to participate in the Service To Mark The Beginning Of The Law Year Of The Isle Of Wight Courts 2022/23. The Service took place on Monday 10th October 2022, at Newport Minster. From...