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Meet John, a County Town Singers member of more than 50 years.

Learn more about his experience with the choir – and why he’s proud to be a member.

“I first joined CTS in 1973(?) at the urging of my wife (at the time). She had joined a season earlier. I have no recollection why I joined, as I had no music training and couldn’t read a note (still can’t). I believe I was accepted for the same reason that we still accept many men into the choir – choirs are always short of male voices. And they let me stay!! Now, decades later, I’m still here – with a couple breaks in between. And I still can’t read music.

I have made lifelong friends and continue to do so to this day. I remember the ‘old days’ when some referred to the choir as the ‘County Town Swingers.’ But that was the 70s! This choir has always been like a family to many (me included). And now I’m one of only a couple of the old guard left from those early days.

I have sung for many different directors (I still have a soft spot for our first director, Jim Ashley), and loved them all for different reasons. I have always loved music of many different genres, which we continue to sing, and discovered a love of choral singing which is both a challenge and which demands a commitment from those who partake. As we say, “we sing for the love of it”. (But it ain’t always easy)

I have been deeply involved from the beginning both musically, socially and in executive positions – I was ALL IN. But it isn’t for everyone. We demand a lot of our members – we never use music onstage – we memorize 15 to 20 songs a season – it’s our badge of honour. I’m very proud to have been a member for all these years. And I still can’t believe they accepted me all those years ago! Try it, you’ll love it!!”

Meet Marianne, a 50+ year choir member with the County Town Singers.

Find out why she’s still singing – five decades later!

“Well, I cannot believe it’s been over 50 years since I have been a member of this wonderful choir.

A co-worker of mine, who caught me singing in my office said to me back in 1973, join up, the County Town Singers are going to Austria in 1974.  Well, I joined as a Soprano and have never regretted it.

I have learned so many wonderful, diverse songs from the various Musical Directors and the camaraderie in the group is second to none.  It’s such a well-run organization, with an Executive who always have the singers’ best interests at heart.

Over the years, I have travelled to England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, etc. and what a fun group to travel with.  I have made friends with many lovely, dedicated people, all with one common goal to, “Sing for the Love of It.”  My memories are too numerous to list here. I have formed a life-long bond and am very proud to be a part of my beloved County Town Singers.”

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