The Choir
TARANTARA is a mixed choir comprising over 50 enthusiastic amateurs whose aim is to enjoy themselves singing and performing to the highest standard. The choir was formed in 2003 and is a registered charity (No. 1113018).
Tarantara is regularly invited to perform at venues across Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, helping local charities and communities raise money for good causes.
Tarantara is a member of the National Association of Choirs.
Our Music
TARANTARA is committed to performing a wide range of music and its repertoire spans songs from musicals to the classics, from old to new, from serious to not-so-serious! Below is a small selection from our recent and current repertoire:-
- Handel's 'And the Glory of the Lord',
- 'Unchained Melody' by Hy Zaret and Alex North,
- From the Overture to 'Orpheus in the Underworld' - better known as the 'Can-Can',
- 'Home is a Special Kind of Feeling' by John Rutter, the finale from 'The Wind in the Willows',
- 'Quanta Qualia' by Patrick Hawes,
- Antonio Vivaldi's 'Gloria',
- 'Adiemus' by Karl Jenkins, the theme from 'Songs of Sanctuary',
- Giuseppe Verdi's 'Speed Your Journey' (Va pensiero from 'Nabucco'),
- 'All Creatures Now' - John Bennet,
- 'Masquerade' from 'The Phantom of the Opera',
- 'Sure on this Shining Night' by Morten Lauridsen,
- Abba's 'Mamma Mia',
- 'Bui Doi' from 'Miss Saigon'.
You can listen to some of our music (performed with the Midland Concert Orchestra) by using the media player on the left.
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