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Together in Tone

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Music, wellbeing and community connection across Wellington and Wiveliscombe Local Community Network.

 

Together in Tone is a community music project that celebrates the power of music to support wellbeing, reduce isolation and bring people together across Wellington and the surrounding area.

 

What is Together in Tone?

Together in Tone focuses on connecting and strengthening existing music activity, supporting local groups and musicians, and creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to take part in music in ways that feel welcoming, inclusive and low-pressure.

 

The project is being shaped through listening and collaboration, building on what already exists locally and exploring how music can reach people who may not currently be accessing it.

 

What the Project Aims to Do

💚 Support wellbeing through creativity and social connection
💚 Strengthen links between choirs, bands, musicians and community groups
💚 Improve visibility of local music activity and events
💚 Explore outreach opportunities and informal participation
💚 Ensure music opportunities are accessible, inclusive and community-led

👇 List of Groups in the Area 👇
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Who It’s For

Together in Tone is for community choirs, bands, music groups, freelance musicians, organisations using music to support wellbeing, community venues, and anyone interested in music as a way to connect people.

Caz Besterman.
Project Coordination

Together in Tone is coordinated by Caz Besterman, a community music practitioner and educator with a passion for using music to bring people together.

 

Caz has many years’ experience working with choirs, bands and community music groups of all kinds, supporting projects ranging from informal singing groups to larger collaborative activity. She is particularly interested in music as a tool for wellbeing, connection and inclusion.

 

Since moving to Somerset, Caz has become an active part of the local music scene and is keen to listen, learn and work alongside the many groups already making music happen in Wellington and the surrounding area.

 

Her role within Together in Tone is to connect people, support collaboration, and help shape opportunities that feel realistic, welcoming and community-led.

 

Get Involved

If you’re a music group, musician, organisation or venue and would like to find out more or explore ways to get involved, please get in touch:

Caz Besterman
[email protected]

Please scroll down for our ever-growing list of local community music groups.

Funding and Partners

Together in Tone is grant-funded by SALC as part of the Community Health and Wellbeing programme and is supported by Somerset Council (LCN) and Actiontrack.

 

The project is delivered in partnership with Wellington Town Council.

Local Music Groups

We are working to compile a comprehensive list of all the community music groups that are active in the Wellington and Wiveliscombe area and beyond. If you know of a group we may have missed please email Caz to let us know!

Wellington

Blackdown Community Choir

Non-audition community choir

Blackdown Community Choir consists of an enthusiastic group of singers. The choir sings rousing songs in glorious unaccompanied harmony, for the sheer joy of singing! All kinds of songs from around the world are sung, as well as traditional songs from these shores – from folk to French, American to African, Georgian to gospel, pop to pavanes. The atmosphere is deliberately informal – people feel welcome and unpressured.

A large group of people in a church.

Makaton Singing Choir

Inclusive group bringing music to life through Makaton singing

This group is fun, friendly, and inclusive and encourages people of all abilities to get involved with singing and Makaton signing.

  • Meeting time: Fortnightly on Mondays 5:30-7pm, Wellington Methodist Church Hall
  • Contact: [email protected]
Makaton singing choir poster.

Skintight Samba

Community samba band

Skintight Samba are a large community samba band based in Wellington. They are loud, vibrant and full of energy and love to perform at public events throughout Somerset with their own take on Brazilian-inspired samba.

A group of people.

The Ukes of Wellington

Ukulele band

The Ukes of Wellington play a huge variety of songs on ukuleles ranging from Mozart to Motorhead. They perform regularly at local events.

A group of people with ukuleles

Wednesday Sings

Informal choir

A weekly fun and friendly community choir run on Wednesday mornings. Everyone is welcome, no need to read music and all songs are taught by ear. First taster session free, subsequent sessions £9.

  • Meeting time: 10-11:30am, Small Hall, St John’s Church
  • Website
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Wellington Choral Society

Large choir

Wellington Choral Society consists of around 80 members of all ages that come from Wellington and its surrounding parishes. Their repertoire includes baroque and classical pieces as well as more modern compositions. They perform two concerts each year with professional soloists and orchestra, in late November and late March. These are usually held in St John’s Church in Wellington.

A large group of people in a church.

Wellington Majorettes

Majorette group

Wellington Majorettes is a popular majorette group based in Wellington. As well as offering lots of opportunities for children and young people to perform, the group is welcoming to adult percussionists who can play glockenspiels and drums. The group performs regularly across the county and are always busy during Carnival season.

A group of people in purple uniforms.

Wellington Operatic Society

Amateur operatic and musical theatre group

Wellington Operatic Society was founded in 1962 and has been entertaining the town with its fabulous productions ever since. One of the unique aspects of the Operatic Society is that all aspects of their productions, including direction, choreography, lighting, sound, and stage management, are undertaken in-house. This approach provides ample opportunities for members to participate in various capacities, whether on-stage or behind the scenes. It fosters a sense of community and collaboration, allowing individuals to develop their skills and contribute to the success of each production.

A group of people singing

Wellington Silver Band

Community silver band

Wellington Silver band can trace its origins back to 1860 and has been a part of the town’s entertainment offering for over 150 years. The band used to take part in competitions throughout the south west but instead now plays for the enjoyment of the public and does many charity events throughout the year.

  • Meeting time: 6-9:45pm depending on training, intermediate, or main group. Band room, Wellington (door beside Coffee #1)
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • Contact: [email protected]
People playing wind instruments

Photo by Around Wellington

Wiveliscombe

High Park Community Music Project

Community music education and ensembles

High Park Community Music Project offers youngsters of the Wiveliscombe and 10 Parishes area an opportunity to learn Clarinet, Flute or Saxophone in an ensemble setting for just £2 per lesson which includes the loan of their chosen instrument.

A group of children with instruments.

Wivey Community Choir

Community singing group

The group aims to sing in four part harmony with an emphasis on fun and enjoyment. They welcome new members, no experience necessary but with a willingness to try.

    • Meeting time: Tuesdays 7-8:30pm, The Silver Street Centre, Siler Street
    • Website
A group of people singing

Wiveliscombe Town Band

Community brass band

Wiveliscombe Town Band has been in operation since 1896 and performs a wide variety of music spanning from traditional hymns, to musical theatre, to Doctor Who soundtracks. They welcome players of any age and skill level and can provide instruments and tuition free of charge.

A group of people with instruments in a church.

Wivelele

Community ukulele group

Wivelele is a friendly community group who meet regularly to play ukulele and sing together. New members are welcome, from complete beginners wanting to try out the ukulele to experienced players.

A group of people with ukuleles.

Wivey Uke Strummers

Beginners ukulele group

An alternate group to Wivelele that focusses on beginner ukulele players, encouraging people to start from scratch.

    • Meeting time: Fortnightly on Thursdays 7-8:30pm, Wiveliscombe Community Centre
    • Contact: [email protected]
Other Parishes

Bootstrap Border Morris Dancers

Folk music and dance

Bootstrap Border is an enthusiastic and energetic Border Morris side based near Wellington. They formed in 2019 and have developed their own Somerset / Devon border style. Their repertoire includes traditional and contemporary border morris dances drawing on inspiration from our local historic and industrial heritage.

A group of people.

The Hapless Sailors Shanty Singers

Sea shanty singing group

The Hapless Sailors were the idea of Andy Coulthard and Chris Leigh-Browne who both enjoy traditional songs of the sea.
The singers are given musical guidance by Sarah Coulthard (professional music teacher) and Chris has sung previously at multiple events culmi­nating in a spot at the Falmouth International Shanty Festival with Mariners Away, a shanty group based in Devon.

A group of people singing.

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