Cantores is a choir based in Lyminge, Kent of over 50 members with mixed singing ability - we do not hold auditions.  We have a long and varied history and over the years have built up a good reputation, combining high standards with a warm and friendly social life.  

We present three main concerts and one or two carol concerts each year.  We have a diverse range of choral repertoire and often engage professional soloists and musicians.  

Spring and Autumn concerts are a blend of religious and secular music, demonstrating the choir's versatility with a summer prom offering a more light hearted programme.  

Our Carol Concerts are held in local churches and we also sing at weddings by appointment.

Our Musical Director and Committee endeavour to plan programmes which help to promote musical variety, growth and development and which challenges but remains within the capabilities of the group.  

We have a busy and varied diary with events planned a year in advance.

“Cantores was registered as a charity number 1087409 in July 2001.  Our charitable objects are:

To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects, but primarily by choral singing, by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by supporting such other charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine.

We are run by our members, who elect a small committee every year to carry out the day to day business of the choir.”

Adrian Bawtree, our Musical Director, has developed standards within the choir since joining us in 2011. He makes rehearsals fun whilst being challenging and brings out the best in the group, with his patience and determination for us to achieve excellence in performance.