Although Singing Brigades may well have existed at Canton from 1913, Cardiff Canton Songsters were officially commissioned by Captain Gregory on 3rd December 1916.
The first Songster Leader was William Parsons with his son Will as his assistant. He held the post until Charles Jacques took over in January 1921.
The present Songster Leader, Christine Saunders, commissioned in January 2006 is only the ninth Songster Leader since 1916. The other Leaders were: William Parsons(sen), Charles Jacques(sen),Fred Saunders, Ernest Bartlett, Sidney Jellings, Leslie Parsons, Keith Griffin and Mike Saunders
The Songsters are an integral part of worship in the Corps at Canton and surrounding areas, communicating the gospel message in song at local churches and retirement homes, Divisional events and leading weekends at other Corps.
The songs used are from all styles, sources and ages from George Marshal and Eric Ball to Yvonne Field, Len Ballantine, Richard Phillips, Darren Bartlett and contemporary American composers such as Tom Fettke.
