cirencesterorganfestival.co.uk

’The best organ music, a world-class, international programme, a historic setting ... not to be missed.’ Held Late April. ALERT Website not accessible at Review.

www.thefrms.co.uk/affprogs/ciren.htm

Evening meetings usually held fortnightly from September to June: 'In addition, a programme of coach outings to concerts and musical events is run during the season with members benefiting from group booking terms and no parking problems. Visitors and members' guests are always welcome at Society meetings, and concert outings numbers permitting'.

www.asplashofred.org.uk

'We are an amateur ladies’ choir formed in October 2009, by Claire Lee, a teacher at Fairford Primary School. She gathered together a group of parents, teachers, friends and governors to sing at a concert to raise money for charity. We enjoyed ourselves so much we didn’t want to stop singing and have carried on since then ... We perform at concerts, community events and weddings.’

www.akvillagechoir.org.uk

'The choir was originally formed in the early 90's ... (and) typically features around 50 voices and about 20 of those are original members. The choir‘s raison d‘être is to provide a friendly, enjoyable experience for all the members and a variety within the programmes so that every one feels there is something specifically for them, but with the overriding emphasis still on enjoyment.'

www.chedworthsilverband.co.uk

‘Founded in 1905 in the village of Chedworth, Gloucestershire ... We support ourselves by playing at local fetes, concerts and other events. Our repertoire includes classical arrangements, compositions for brass band by "giants" such as William Rimmer, and Derek Broadbent, musicals, marches and arrangements of recent popular songs. We are not a contest band and do not take part in competitions.’

coriniumplayers.com

‘Established in Cirencester in 1999 by Sandra Dukes, to create an opportunity for classical guitarists to develop their musical skills and perform as an ensemble. The Ensemble today comprises a junior, intermediate and senior section who also combine into a unique Guitar Orchestra. They have also ... an adult group which is proving very popular with guitarists of all standards coming from all over the county.’

cosproductions.org

‘COS Productions (formerly Cirencester Operatic Society) has been producing quality shows since 1952. Two fully staged shows are produced each year, with talented performers and a top class orchestra.’

www.fairford.org/choralsociety/

Arose out of a ‘Palm Sunday Choir’ formed in 1995 which developed into the Choral Society in 2006: ‘Our aim is to perform choral music of many different types from the 15th Century to the 21st, to as high a standard as possible. To help us in this we engage soloists and accompanists who are professionals singing and playing in some of the finest choirs in Britain ... Our aim is not only to encourage high standards but to be a welcoming and friendly society ... Performances normally take place around Easter and in the Autumn and there are between 10 and 12 weeks of rehearsal for each’.