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| A small village in North Norfolk |
Music in a small church
Since 1996 St Margaret's church has been establishing
itself as a centre for musical activities in rural North Norfolk. Each year
a variety of concerts by visiting recitalists and amateur performing groups
are staged (see Events diary). The church is also home to the Cantamus Community
Choir and the Village Folk Scratch Band.
Demountable Stage Now Available!
Thanks to the generosity of: Awards for All,
Garfield Weston Foundation, Norfolk Rural Community Council,
Paul Bassham Trust and Fishmongers' Company, Thorpe Market now owns a "state of the art",
demountable stage that is available for community use.
Visit the "Downloads" section to see a picture of the stage set up for a performance.
Cantamus Community Choir
The choir meets on Thursday evenings
in the autumn and spring. Up to 4
works are performed each year from the popular choral repertoire.
Rehearsals
restarted on Thursday 8th January. The term's work is Haydn's
"Creation" on the 25th April and Stainer's "The Crucifixion" on Good
Friday, the 10th April.
Numerically
the choir has over 40 members, although in common with all
choirs, there is always a deficit of male singers, which could
soon threaten the choral singing tradition of the nation.
Village Folk Scratch Band
The band
meets on Friday evenings and plays a wide range of lighter music. At
Christmas the band
normally busks for the "Crisis at Christmas" appeal. They also lead the
singing at St. Margaret's traditional carol service. The members'
ages range from 7 years to adult; this is an activity that all
generations can participate in and enjoy. The group includes recorders,
flutes, violin, clarinet, trumpet, drums and accordion. They busk
regularly for charity, and play at parties and special services in the
church. This term, music for a St. Geoerge's party is on the menu. The youngsters are encouraged to
study for the Associated Board
Theory Examinations. The aim is to make music fun! Potential members
may sample a practice evening without obligation!
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