News & Reviews
Post-Event Statement – Singing Day with Bob Chilcott
Our Singing Day with Bob Chilcott - was a remarkable, joyous, uplifting, rewarding, and thoroughly marvellous day. We sold out of our 100 (covid-safe venue capacity) tickets, with a large proportion being to singers and members of other choirs on the Island, and...
Thank You To All – Singing Day with Bob Chilcott
Enormous thanks to Bob Chilcott and all participants for a wonderful Singing Day yesterday. It was an absolutely super day, to all join together, and be guided with such inspiration, encouragement and insight from Bob, in singing some of his most uplifting pieces: The...
Sad Announcement: Passing of Hilary Goodman – A Friendly, Fun-Spirited Tenor Choir Member
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Hilary Goodman, a very well liked and respected member of the choir. Hilary was a kind and gentle soul, with a joy for life and a fun sense of humour - and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her....
Autumn Term Rehearsals
Our next rehearsal is on Monday 6th September. We are back in our usual venue and back to our usual time.... Monday evenings - 7.30 to 9.30pm - Island Innovation, VI Form Campus, St James’ Street Newport PO30 1LJ Looking forward to being back singing together again...
Press Release – Singing Day with Bob Chilcott
Calling all singers! Bob Chilcott - Britain’s favourite choral composer - is coming to the Island, to direct the Isle of Wight Cantata Choir’s Singing Day, at St Catherine’s Church, Ventnor on Saturday 11th September. Anyone who is even remotely interested in choral...
IW County Press Advert: 20th Aug – Singing Day with Bob Chilcott – 11th Sept 2021
IW Observer Advert: 20th Aug – Singing Day with Bob Chilcott: 11th Sept 2021
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Restarting Choir Rehearsals
We appreciate that the majority of our 100 members are very keen to re-start singing as soon as possible, even throughout our usual Summer break. On 19th July, the Government Roadmap for lifting lockdown, is due to move to Step 4 – which allows choirs to return to...
Sad Announcement: Passing of Elizabeth Peace – A Longstanding, Dedicated, Alto Choir Member
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of 1st Alto choir member, Elizabeth Peace. Elizabeth was a member of the choir until September 2020, when, with sadness, she decided it was "time to hang up my red scarf" as unfortunately she was due to...
May Update: Choir Rehearsals Still Suspended As Government Restrictions Extended
We appreciate that the majority of our 100 members are very keen to re-start singing as soon as possible, even throughout our usual Summer break. However, on 18th May 2021, the DCMS issued updated guidance for non-professional singing groups, that limit...
Sad Announcement: Passing of David Harris – A Committed and Enthusiastic Choir Member
It is with great sadness to announce that David Harris, a much respected choir member, passed away on 23rd March 2021. David had been an enthusiastic and committed current member of Isle of Wight Cantata Choir for many years. In addition to singing Tenor, he had been...
March Update: Looking Forward To The Easing Of Restrictions
The Choir Committee is fully committed to restarting choir activities as soon as we are able. There are a few uncertainties at the current time, so it is not possible to set specific dates. But as soon as our rehearsal venue is available for use again by external...
September Update: Progressing Efforts For A Return to Rehearsals
Our Musical Director, Chairman and Committee have reviewed the recently published guidelines, which allow the potential for our choir to return to some form of collective singing. We are now assessing the numerous practical details and progressing our efforts towards...
Sad Announcement: Passing of Dennis Wickens – Past Choir Conductor
It is with great sadness that we report the recent death of Dennis Wickens, aged 94 years. Although recently residing in Oxfordshire, he was previously the Isle of Wight's County Music Adviser, and also Conductor of Isle of Wight Cantata Choir from 1967 to 1976. Our...
August Update: Awaiting Guidance For Amateur Choirs
Although the choir is currently on Summer Break (Jul-Sep), our Musical Director, Chairman & Committee continue to closely follow the various public discussions regarding the current concerns of group singing - specifically for non-professional choirs, as we are....
Reschedule of Postponed March 2020 Concert
Unfortunately, and with sadness, our 28th March 2020 concert had to be cancelled 12 days before it was due to take place. However, we were keen that the concert's Programme of Music was only to be postponed, until a future date. We are now able to confirm that our...