Castlegate Singers are based in
Cockermouth,
Cumbria. The choir's goal is to practise and perform a
wide-ranging programme of music to high standards, for
the enjoyment of both members and audiences.
Castlegate Singers is a ladies' three-part choir and enjoys a steady membership of over forty, drawn from Cockermouth and the surrounding towns and villages. The choir performs at least six local concerts annually - including Spring and Christmas concerts - and often takes part in charity events and special occasions.
This website serves to provide information about our history,
repertoire and
upcoming performances. Prospective members can also find information about joining here. To navigate the site, please use the navigational menu above.
Founded in 1976 by Richard Bennett, Head of Music at Cockermouth School, Castlegate Singers are now led by the Musical Director and composer Philip Wood.
Philip continually adds his own compositions and arrangements to the choir's varied and uplifting repertoire. His talent and originality help to refresh the singing experience for members, enhance their expertise and extend the scope
of the choir's contribution to the community.
To celebrate the choir's 25th anniversary, the choir commissioned Philip Wood to write a four-movement work, "Shine Out", which was dedicated to the Castlegate Singers. It has since been published and made available to other choirs across the country.
visitors since october 2004
