Much Wenlock Male Voice Choir

Much Wenlock Male Voice Choir invite you to give singing a go!

On Saturday 13th September the choir performed at the wedding of Rosie and Angus singing a selection of songs as the ceremony got under way and also during the signing of registers, with the choirs pianist David Fisher playing the church organ at the entrance of the Bride and Groom and as the ceremony concluded.

The couple thanked the choir and said “it was wonderful hearing you sing before the wedding and during the signing…it was also really magical to be sitting right in the middle of you all during the hymns…that was a really special moment for us both”

Why not consider inviting the choir to help you celebrate a milestone in your life and provide a unique experience on the day? The choir is next due to appear at a joint concert with Broad Band at St Laurence in Church Stretton on Saturday 27th September at 7.30pm

Only 10 days to go to the start of the much loved Wenlock Festival with comedy nights, soul nights, jazz nights and family fun…head to the website for the full list of events www.muchwenlockfestival.org.uk

Wenlock choir closes the festival at 7.30 pm on Sunday 22nd June joining with well known Shrewsbury Choir Of One Accord. See us in the Marquee on the green at Holy Trinity Church, tickets available from the website or on the door at the event.

Snowdown Male Voice Choir from Aylesham in Kent will be performing in a joint concert with Much Wenlock at the Holy Trinity Church , the choir is the choral legacy of a mining community developed in the early 1900’s when miners travelled from Wales and other mining areas to work the newly established mines in Kent, of which Snowdown colliery was one.

The mine was the last to close in the 1980’s and in it’s early days earned the nickname ‘Dante’s Inferno’ owing to the extreme heat of the working conditions, so much so that miners worked without clothing! You’ll be pleased to learn that the fully clothed choir will be appearing on Saturday 22nd March and tickets are available from Penny Farthing in The Square, from choir members or by contacting 01952728758, the concert starts at 7pm.

Band on the Edge and Much Wenlock Male Voice Choir combine at the Edge Arts Centre this Friday to celebrate the community with an evening of fun and music with the choir performing a variety of musical gems for your delight while the band will be playing hot jazz from the golden age, ballads and Jazz/Rock styles from the 60’s onwards – it’s an event not to be missed.

Due to the impending retirement of our current pianist there is an opportunity for a new Principal Accompanist for our thriving well-established choir in this historic Shropshire town.

We sing for pleasure and have a strong reputation for our variety of music styles, delivered with emphasis on harmony and tonal quality.

Please write by email to secretarymwmvc@gmail.com for further details including job description, and our policy regarding remuneration and the selection process.

December is here and it’s time to get festive with the advent of the annual Wenlock Xmas Fayre on Saturday 7th, with stalls selling eveything from mince pies to mulled wine and a wide variety of gifts and treats and the choir wassailing at the Corn Exchange from 11am along with a host of other groups…for the full list of events see the Fayre’s main website. Its an event not to be missed.

On Monday 16th December the choir will be holding it’s annual FREE Christmas Concert at the William Brookes School, entry is by ticket, obtainable from choir members or from Penny Farthing in the Square in Wenlock. It’s the choirs way to thank friends, supporters and patrons with more mulled wine and mince pies on offer and a chance to join in some carol singing too! Do consider coming along.

A concert at Church Stretton Methodist Church on Saturday 26th October proved to be a hit with the audience with the choir singing a number of favourites including Jamaica Farewell and American Trilogy and solo performances by Jess Fox and Paul Cotton. Many kind comments from members of the audience at the close of the evening were very much appreciated and the whole event was judged to be a success. Thanks to the organiser Barbara and the team for all their work and for providing much welcomed refreshments .

Members of the choir performed at the Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival which was held over the bank holiday weekend. The large scale event which is held over 4 days is run entirely by volunteers with the support of the local Council and Businesses and saw artists from far and wide performing at venues across the town, one of which was the Bandstand at the Castle Grounds where the choir appeared on Saturday afternoon. The Festival aims to support emerging talent with all the main stage artists performing their own music and the event has become a yearly attraction.

The choir’s cake & coffee morning at the Holy Trinity Church in Much Wenlock on Saturday (10th August) was a big success and raised over £300; it proved to be a popular event with plenty of visitors coming to try out the wide variety of cakes on offer and take part in the raffle. The choir’s Chairman David Chantrey gave thanks to all the volunteers who helped commenting that “it was an excellent event in all sorts of ways…your contributions are greatly appreciated”!

The choir’s rehearsals re start this Tuesday 13th August in preparation for an open air concert at the Castle gardens in Bridgnorth on Saturday 24th August at 1.30pm, part of Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival (Google their website for a full list of events).