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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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A cappella group

Canterbury

Public liability insurance of £10 million

With a strong belief that music is the key to any memorable event, we are looking to make your event even more special! From weddings to corporate events, as well as tailored performances, we deliver a refined and exceptional sound. Offering a wide range of styles, from classical to more contemporary jazz arrangements, we are sure to have the perfect sound for you! Contact us to learn more about what we can offer...

Cantuar

5 out of 5

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Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Cantuar's Reviews

5 out of 5

Great choir, feedback was good from the client.

5 out of 5

Words can’t do justice how truly stunning Cantuar's performances were, having them as part of our ceremony really brought to life the meaning behind our music choices and they were held responsible by many of our guests for all of the tears! Our Reverend was also so honoured to them perform in our church. They were so flexible from the outset, being willing to learn our music choices and connect with our organist beforehand to ensure a joined up performance, they all even rehearsed quickly in the church on the morning of the wedding. I would 100% recommend booking them to any prospect bride & groom. Your professonalism from the outset has been exceptional and booking you all is one of the best decisions we made. We hope you feel it all went as well as we do.

5 out of 5

We were delighted to have Cantuar sing at our wedding. The four pieces we requested were arranged and performed beautifully. Cantuar were really accommodating (even able to sort an organist when we asked!) and gave a very special personalised experience. A thoroughly professional vocal quartet. We would highly recommend them!

A beautiful sound, very memorable!

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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”.

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£600
Up to 2 hours	£825
Up to 3 hours	£1000

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!

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Barbershop, Christmas, Traditional church music, Baroque, Early music, Medieval music, Opera, Renaissance, Film / TV music

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Types:

A cappella group, Classical duo, Classical ensemble, Classical trio, Early music ensemble, Early music vocal ensemble, Choir, Carol singers, Barbershop quartet, Church choir

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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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