An afternoon of songs from musicals and opera following two women searching for love Performers: Josephine Cresswell Anna Fitzgerald Dominic Bowe Estelle Roux David Fitzheslop
Taunton Junior Young Singer is open to any singer (previous winners may enter as long as they have only won once before) resident, or attending school, within a 50-mile radius of Taunton and aged between 9 and 13 on 1st September 2024. Entrants should be Grade 4 standard or above – the teacher’s recommendation is… Read More »Taunton Junior Young Singer Competition
This competition for young singers has been set up by the festival in response to the ever-growing number of entries in the Music Festival. It was also felt that singers should have their own competition and not be judged alongside their instrumental contemporaries as in past Taunton Young Musicians competitions. Competitors are invited to perform… Read More »Taunton Young Singer/ Young Music Theatre Singer Competition
Eric will sing enjoyable and inspiring music for tenor, accompanied by Miles Quick on organ and piano. £Pay-what-you-can donations to support Taunton Minster.
The Trustees of the Festival have established a fund, designated to provide prizes for young musicians who have demonstrated outstanding musical ability. Run on competitive lines, the competition aims to assist and encourage musical excellence amongst students living in the Taunton area.
Tea & Cake Available from 3pm! Ave Maria - Robert Parsons Hymn to the Virgin - Benjamin Britten Ave Maria - Anton Bruckner Salve Regina - Fabio Fresi Hymn to the Mother of God - John Tavener Hymne a La Vierge - Pierre Villette When Mary through the garden - Charles Villiers Stanford Magnificat -… Read More »Spring Concert – Sense of the Divine
West Somerset Singers will be performing the ever popular Faure Requiem as well as excepts from the Mozart Requiem and a selection of other pieces include the Benedictus by Arwyn Robat and the Benedictus by Carl Jenkins. This will be held at 7.00pm, Saturday 5th April 2025, in the wonderful surroundings of St Georges Church,… Read More »West Somerset Singers Spring Concert – Gabriel Faure’s Requiem