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          Stanchester Quire   website                   

A Community Folk Choir based in South Somerset England

Stanchester Quire is a community choir composed of about 50-60 people of all ages and backgrounds, created and nurtured by Folk south West  under the musical direction of the well known folk artist, Eddie Upton.

We sing English folk songs and carols drawn mainly from the West Country stretching from Cornwall in the west to Dorset and Wiltshire in the west and Gloucester shire in the north

We come from all walks of life and sing in harmony  normally without musical accompaniment. Many  members do not read music, but all share the enjoyment of singing these wonderful songs.

We perform concerts around the region and beyond and have featured in several CD recordings.

Why Quire and not Choir?

The Quire were formerly the musicians and singers in the West Gallery of the church. They led the music.

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At Kingsbury May Fayre 2008

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