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Cardiff Arms Park Male Choir
Welcome! Come and Join Us.
Prospective choristers are always made most welcome. You may already be thinking of joining a choir and would like to know more about the Cardiff Arms Park Male Choir.
Below you will find all the information you need. A Frequently Asked Questions guide and a recruitment video (above) so you can see why CAPMC isn't just a choir but a community.
Where?
Cardiff Arms Park
Westgate Street
Cardiff
CF10 1JA
When?
Tuesday - 7:30 - 9:00
Thursday - 7:30 - 9:00
Questions?
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Is there an audition?Forget the horrors of audition – there isn’t one! Only a short voice test to allow the musical director to place you in the right section for you.
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Should I be able to read music?The ability to read music is not important – although some experience would obviously be an advantage. All the music is taught by rote - a mechanical process of memory using copies of the music during rehearsal. Choristers are able to listen to and download rehearsal pieces of new music via the 'Members' page on the website.
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Do the choir sing from memory?Yes, by tradition every piece is committed to memory. Copies are not used on the stage.
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I'd like to Sponsor or Donate to the ChoirClick here to go to our sponsorship page for more information. Thank you.
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How long is the usual rehearsal?The Choir rehearse twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday between 7.30 - 9.00pm.
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Do choristers have to buy music?No, all music copies are provided free of charge to Choristers. All copies remain the property of the Choir and must not be copied or loaned out to anyone outside the Choir.
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Who can join?Anyone can! We have members of all ages, from all over Wales and beyond and from all walks of life.
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Do you have to speak Welsh?No. The majority of our members don't speak a single word of Welsh but still enjoy learning and singing the Male Voice Choir classics, in the Welsh language. All music is taught by our Musical Director who goes through the pronunciation of each piece throughly, as well as recording lyrics for choristers to practice on the members area.
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How many concerts are there every year?Cardiff Arms Park Male Choir are one of the busiest in Wales and undertake anywhere from 20 - 30 concerts each year.
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Are Choristers expected to attend every rehearsal?Whilst attendance at every rehearsal is not compulsory, Choristers are expected to attend as many of the twice-weekly rehearsals as possible.
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Is Car Parking availble for rehearsal nights?Yes. Car Parking is availble free of charge.
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How often does the choir travel abroad?The choir undertakes many performances throughout the UK and travels to Europe quite frequently. We have performed extensively throughout the United Kingdom and previous tours include performances in France, Italy, Austria, Spain, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Holland and Belgium.
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Is there anyone I can call for more information?Absolutely. For more information visit our contact page for all contact numbers or call our Secretary, Gary Morgan directly on 07929 393930.
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Is transport provided for concerts?Transport for concerts within Cardiff is not provided. However, for concerts further afield and for Choir Tours, transport will always be provided.
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How do I book Cardiff Arms for a concert or private event?Thank you for considering Cardiff Arms Park Male Choir for your concert or event. For more information please visit our 'book the choir' page or contact our Secretary, Gary Morgan via mobile (07929 393930) or email, secretary@cardiffarmsparkmalechoir.com.
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I'd like to join the choir. What should I do?Anyone keen to share the Cardiff Arms Park experience should contact our Secretary, Gary Morgan, on 07929 393930. Alternatively, drop into one of our rehearsals at Cardiff Rugby Club, 3 Westgate Street, Cardiff on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7:30 and 9:00pm. You’ll be assured of a friendly welcome.
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