Much Wenlock Male Voice Choir

The choir travel to Church Stretton on the evening of Saturday 25th April for a concert at the Methodist Church at 7pm, followed closely by a trip to Tenbury Wells on Sunday 3rd May to perform at the Regal Theatre; a historic landmark which was converted from an existing building on Teme Street to open as a cinema in 1937. Although closure 30 years later brought uncertainty, it was rescued from demolition and is now run by a very proud and dedicated team of volunteers; we look forward to helping them keep the venue alive. Tickets for this event can be obtained direct from the venue either online or at the door. Tickets for the Stretton concert are £12 from choir members or Penny Farthing in The Square, Much Wenlock.

Our Coffee Morning and Plant Sale take place in Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock, on Saturday morning, 16th May. Please find time to drop in and support our fundraising and enjoy some lovely home-made cakes too! Our main home concert of the year takes place at the same venue on Saturday 6th June at 7pm when we will be delighted to welcome the Pembrokeshire based ladies’ choir, SERENDIPITY, who will be touring Shropshire following their very successful appearance in the Welsh inaugural Festival of Female voices, featured recently on BBC Wales.

Our first concert of the year is due to take place on Saturday 28th March at 7pm when we take part in a four choirs’ concert at Wrekin College, Wellington (please note this is a change from the original venue of Idsall School)

We will be joining with Hadley, Newport and Shifnal Male Voice Choirs in an event to support the Hope House Childrens Hospice. The programme includes the song ‘Another Day’ which was composed specifically for the Hospice with themes of support, sanctuary and hope and was previously recorded for charity by the world renowned singer Bryn Terfel. Other well known choral pieces will be performed by the joint choirs as a whole. We very much look forward to this unique event and hope that you will be able to join us.

Tickets are available from choir members or from Penny Farthing in the Square, Much Wenlock. (01952 728165)

The choir invite you to their free Christmas Concert at the William Brookes School on Tuesday 16th December at 7pm. This is a FREE concert with mince pies and mulled wine, a Christmas raffle and also a pay bar that will be open before and after the event. Tickets for entry are available from Penny Farthing in The Square, from any choir member or alternatively by phoning 01952728758.

The annual Wenlock Xmas Fayre is fast approaching and is due to be held on Saturday 6th December. It’s an event which has grown in popularity year on year and is a great way to kick off the festive season, with an eclectic mix of over 100 festive stalls each selling their own unique merchandise in addition to all the usual shops in the town.

Festivities start at 10am and throughout the day there will be a variety of performances and entertainment for children and the young at heart, the choir will be performing under the Corn Exchange from 11am till midday. The whole event ends with an atmospheric candle lit procession down the High Street and traditional Christmas Carol singing in the Square.

If you plan to go there is parking at Wenlock Motors in Smithfield Road, with park and ride sites at William Brookes School and Grange Fencing on Stretton Road. The parking charge is £5.00 (please note you will need exact change for the payment). For full information about the event see the website www.wenlockchristmasfayre.org.uk

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.