A longstanding choir in West Somerset faces uncertainty unless new volunteers can fill key roles.
Founded in 1941 as The Watchet and District Choral Society, The Watchet Singers are now seeking a conductor and accompanist.
The group have been presenting performances for 85 years, taking a break only during lockdown.
In April 2023, the singers decided to rename their group partly due to a drop in members.
Now, the choir faces another hurdle as their conductor and accompanist are leaving at the end of the season, leaving the choir with the task of finding new volunteers.
The group is well aware these roles are “notoriously difficult to fill”, particularly as they are unpaid.
However, expenses can be met.
Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings, and the ability to read music is preferred but not required.
The choir usually organises two concerts per year.
This year, their spring concert entitled The Joy of Music will be presented at Watchet Methodist Church on Thursday, April 16.
The collections taken at their concerts normally benefit a local charity.
Anyone interested in filling the vacant roles can email thewatchetsingers@gmail.com.
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