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Cantuar
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About Cantuar
Professional vocal consort made up of singers from Canterbury Cathedral. Providing unforgettable music for your special occasions!
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Cantuar's Song list
Hymns and Songs for Wedding and Funeral Services:
Abide With Me
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Amazing Grace
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Ave Verum Corpus (Byrd)
Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart)
God Be in My Head (Rutter)
Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer
How Great Thou Art
I Sat Down Under His Shadow (Bairstow)
If Ye Love Me (Tallis)
Jerusalem
Lord of All Hopefulness
Lord of the Dance
Make You Feel My Love (Adele)
The Day Thou Gavest
The Lord Bless You and Keep You (Rutter)
The Lord's my Shepherd (Goodall)
The Way You Look Tonight
You Raise Me Up
And Many More! If there are any specific hymns or songs you would like that aren't listed here, let us know and we'll do all we can to accommodate your request!
Christmas Music for Caroling or Concerts:
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Away in a Manger
Bethlehem Down
Coventry Carol
Deck the Halls
Ding Dong Merrily On High
Gaudete
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
I Saw Three Ships
In Dulci Jubilo
In the Bleak Midwinter
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Joy to the World
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Holy Night
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O come, O come Emmanuel
Once in Royal David’s City
Past Three O'clock
Shepherd's Pipe Carol
Silent Night
The First Noel
The Holly and the Ivy
The Truth Sent From Above
Three Kings
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
Torches
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
What Sweeter Music
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
And Many More! If there are any specific carols or songs you would like that aren't listed here, let us know and we'll do all we can to accommodate your request.
Concert Repertoire:
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Ave Verum (Byrd)
Ave Verum (Mozart)
I Sat Down Under His Shadow (Bairstow)
If Ye Love Me (Tallis)
Sicut Cervus (Palestrina)
And Many More! If there are any specific pieces you would like that aren't listed here, let us know and we'll do all we can to accommodate your request.
Cantuar's Prices
Last updated: 2024
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
4 musicians
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Up to 1 hour | £600 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £825 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £1000 |
Packages
Christmas Carols4 musicians
2 x 30 minute sets of Christmas Carols
£600
Wedding ceremony4 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. Contact us for any specifics!
£600
Funeral Ceremony4 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the service, and hymns.
£600
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Clients are always impressed with our polished and professional sound. They also often mention how well our voices blend to create stunning performances!
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
We have all sung in many prestigious venues across Europe, including: Canterbury Cathedral, York Minster, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Notre Dame, and many more!
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
We are influenced by other professional choral groups that are currently active, such as Tenebrae, Voces8 and The Sixteen – and some of us have sung with them too!
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
All of us have performed on live national TV and radio broadcasts, including BBC1 and BBC Radio 3, and some of us have even performed at royal occasions too!
Do you have different line-up options?
We offer a wide variety of line-up options. Primarily we sing as a quartet, since this offers the richest sound and range of repertoire. However, we also offer smaller groups (including just soloists!) as well as larger ones for bigger events. Let us know what you would like and we can advise whether a larger or smaller group would better suit your needs!
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We are often able to accommodate changes of time, whether that’s being flexible on the day or in advance. So don’t panic and just let us know as soon as you can!
How much time do you need to set up?
We often have no equipment to setup, but rather a small amount of rehearsal time. For services, we usually arrive 30–45 minutes before and rehearse in the building. For events and concerts, this varies but we usually come fully prepared and require very little to no setup.
Can you roam around while you perform?
We are able to roam around since we have no equipment, but this is dependent on the music and would need to be discussed in advance.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Feel free to pick and choose from our list of songs, and we’re often able to accommodate specific requests so just let us know!
Can you learn song requests before the event?
We are often able to accommodate specific song requests so just let us know in advance and we will let you know!
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Genres:
Classical, Barbershop, Christmas, Traditional church music, Baroque, Early music, Medieval music, Opera, Renaissance, Film / TV music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party
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