CREWE MALE VOICE CHOIR
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ABOUT US
Founded in 1957. The Crewe Male Voice Choir began with 18 members, many from the former Rolls Royce Merlin Singers. The autumn of that year saw their first concert. Now the choir regularly gives 12 or more concerts a year. Over the years the choir earned a reputation for polished performances in a wide range of musical styles. In past years it had considerable success in a number of competitions held at Blackpool, Morecombe, Llandudno, Chester the Wrekin and others. Today its main strength lies in concert performances. Highlights in the choir's history include organising the first Massed English Male Voice Choir Concert staged at the Royal Albert Hall in London, participating in the 500 Men concerts at the Free Trade Hall Manchester and with The World Choir - Ten Thousand Voices at Cardiff Arms Park in 1992 and 1993. Celebrities Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Dennis O'Neil and others sang on these occasions. The choir has also featured on BBC Radio and Television and has several recordings of items from its extensive repertoire. In 2007 the Choir released their first Cd - "Rhapsody in Crewe" see Records below. In the U.K. Crewe Male Voice Choir has performed at many venues throughout our home county of Cheshire, in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Wales and on the Isle of Wight. Further away the choir has undertaken overseas tours to France, Holland, Belgium and Germany. During their tour of Germany the Choir have established a firm friendship with the "Germania Chor" from Bischofsheim, one of Crewe's twinned towns. Over a period of 13 years the choirs have taken part in exchange visits and joint concerts. 2006 is the 15th Anniversary of the signing of the Twinning agreement with Bischofsheim. During April 2006 the choir travelled to Gibraltar as guests of the Band of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment. Their programme included two formal concerts. One a public concert in the King's Chapel in the city and also in local schools, restaurants and in the open air in the city's main square. During this week the choir managed to find time to fit in trips to Spain and Tangiers. The week was both a great success and a provided a wonderful time for the choir and their supporters who enjoyed the hospitality of the people of Gibraltar. For the this year 2008 we will be visiting Dzierzoniow in Poland. Details are still being finalised but will include the usual mix of music, sightseeing and making new friends.
2008 is promising to be an exciting time for the choir and we would welcome new recruits. Any man who can sing in tune, enjoys the company and fellowship of other men and the enjoyment of singing would be most welcome to attend our practices. These are held on Monday evenings starting at 7.30pm. at the Crewe Library#. We are looking for voices in each of the four parts so if you are interested why not come along, ask for Jenny, listen and then join us. #During refurbishment of Crewe Library we are rehearsing at St. Peter's Church, Earl Street Crewe
Musical Director: Jenny Collis - Smith
Why not come along and listen to us ? You will be most welcome.
Accompanist: Ian Garner
We gratefully acknowledge a grant received from "Awards for All" funded from the Big Lottery Fund.
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© Crewe Male Voice Choir Registered Charity : 1017441 Webmaster: Dennis Large Last edited 11/04/2008 |
Chairman: Cliff Walker 
Crewe Male Voice Choir is funded by subscription and performance fees so we value the support of our audiences. We are also currently seeking the sponsorship by local companies. Coverage of the Choir's activities are provided by local radio and press. 