The
Canterbury Singers
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© 2016 Canterbury Singers. Charity Number 275083
Rehearsals began in September under our new Director - Peter Futcher
Date for your Diary
20th December
St Mildred's Church Canterbury
Musical Director - Peter Futcher
Peter Futcher was born in Dover in 1976 and following training as a Chorister and later Organist at St Mary’s Church in Dover, he held choral scholarships at Royal Holloway, University of London and subsequently at St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square in London. By day, Peter is a pastoral lead and Head of Music at a Kent school, combining his educational experience with a broad portfolio career as a conductor, musician, and leader. He has developed a reputation for inspiring choirs of all sizes and abilities to perform with precision, warmth, and purpose. Beyond his work in education, he continues to direct choirs across the South East known for their expressive performances and community spirit.
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Elizabeth Jenkins - Assistant Director
Elizabeth was born and brought up in Kent. She studied singing at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. After graduating she remained in London to combine a teaching career with that of singing.
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Returning to Kent, she taught in various schools in Faversham and Canterbury. She assisted in the formation and direction of the Kent Youth Choir and for many years was manager of all the Kent Youth Choral Groups. She continued to work as a freelance music consultant and singing teacher and became Deputy Director of Medway Music Association which involved the organisation of Music Festivals for Medway primary schools.
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She has recently retired but music, and in particular singing, still plays an important part in her life. As well as being Assistant Director of Canterbury Singers she is also a long-standing member of the Kent Chamber Choir.
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Founded in 1953, the Canterbury Singers is one of the leading chamber choirs in Kent. The choir performs a wide variety of music, from 15th century polyphony to newly commissioned works by contemporary composers. In addition to termly performances, the choir also raises funds for charitable causes - most recently the local branch of Parkinson's UK, Catching Lives, Canterbury Umbrella
We welcome singers of all ages and from all walks of life. Friendly rehearsals take place on Tuesday during term time, in the town centre at the Canterbury Baptist Church Hall.
For more information email Josefa on thecanterburysingers@gmail.com
Future Performances
Music Hire
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​The Canterbury Singers are happy to make their music available for hire by other individuals or groups.
A downloadable catalogue of music currently in the choir's possession
can be found here.
An enquiry form, which should be completed and returned by interested parties can be downloaded here.
