Claxby Community Choir was formed by local musician and singer Karen Beer in 2019 as a way of bringing together the many talented people in Claxby and surrounding villages, to sing for pleasure but also to perform concerts to raise money for local causes.
From an initial group of 20 singers, membership has grown to 55 singers, with singers coming from surrounding communities too. Repertoire ranges from the classics to arrangements of popular songs, madrigals, folk songs and Songs from the Shows, with something to satisfy the tastes of all audiences.
The choir's inaugural performance was a Christmas concert in 2019 in Claxby church to a packed audience. Since then, very successful concerts have been given in Nettleton, Holton-le-Moor, Tealby Church, Walesby Church and Middle Rasen Church.
The Coronation was celebrated at Claxby on May 7th 2023 with a full church audience enjoying light music and a stunning version of the coronation anthem Zadok the Priest to finish the concert. The choir’s largest performances to date have been at Market Rasen Methodist Church in June 2023 and 2024. The choir was also invited to sing at the West Lindsey District Council Civic Carol Service in Market Rasen in Christmas 2023. The performance was warmly praised by audience and dignitaries present.
The choir has a full programme of events for 2024 including a guest appearance with Tenors Unlimited at Trinity Arts in Gainsborough, and concerts at Osgodby, North Kelsey and Normanby
Rehearsals are in Osgodby Village Hall on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 p.m. Anyone may join, singers are not auditioned, music reading is not essential, and men are especially welcome.
For more information and to confirm rehearsal days, contact Karen Beer at karenbeer@hotmail.co.uk
The choir gratefully acknowledges financial support from West Lindsey District Council, the Market Rasen Freemasons and Arnold Clark Community Fund for purchase of keyboards.
