Several incarnations of a Cornish choir have existed in South Australia since the 1860s.
The current choir first began in the mid 1990s when a group of people in the Cornish Association of South Australia (CASA), who enjoyed singing, got together to put on a Christmas concert for the other society members.
Since then, it has grown both in numbers and standard of performances to the present, where we are able to provide a programme of a high standard to groups within the community, including church groups, retirement villages, hostels and nursing homes – in fact for anyone who would like to hear us sing.
We provide a varied programme including many Cornish songs and carols, as well as well-known and well loved golden oldies, and more modern songs interspersed with individual and small group artists, both vocal and instrumental.
Choir Membership
Although preference may be given to members of the Cornish Association of South Australia, or to people with a Cornish heritage, membership is open to anyone who is sympathetic to Cornish traditions, and enjoys and is capable of singing in harmony and is prepared to accept the guidelines as set out in the membership guide.
Choir Practice
Practices are held weekly for a few months at the beginning of the year, and again for a few months at the end of the year, with a mid-year ‘winter’ break of approximately three months. Each of these practice periods constitutes a ‘season’. The number of practice periods in a season varies but is usually 10-12.
Music
All music purchased by the Association is supplied, and remains its property. Choristers are responsible for the care of the music issued to them by the Association. Copies are to be named (in pencil) on the front of EACH copy. Pencil markings only may be made on the music.
Performances
The choir is scheduled to give four concerts in the first half of 2025.
The increasing age of many members has reluctantly led to the decision that the last of these concerts, in early June, will be the final performance given by the present choir.