[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Lots of mixed Choirs don’t have enough Male singers, and many established Male Voice Choirs are not managing to find younger recruits (see my series of ...

Leeds Male Voice Choir sing this new arrangement by Tim Knight

The Musical Directors of three Cornish Male Voice Choirs talk about how their Choirs have coped so far during the Covid crisis.

Hot Hallelujah . Music : Douglas Coombes ( After G F Handel ) Copyright Lindsay Music 1999

Llef (in English "A Cry") is a popular Welsh hymn, written by Hugh Griffith Jones (Welsh language name: Gutyn Arfon) (1849--1919). It was written in memory of his brother, Dewi. Arranged by Mansell Thomas - rather out of character for Bournemouth MVC b...  moreLlef (in English "A Cry") is a popular Welsh hymn, written by Hugh Griffith Jones (Welsh language name: Gutyn Arfon) (1849--1919). It was written in memory of his brother, Dewi. Arranged by Mansell Thomas - rather out of character for Bournemouth MVC but we love it!!! Recorded on a handheld recorder and too much of the conductors big backside in the way but hope it is enjoyed!  

Mevagissey is a small fishing village with a population of approximately 2,000 people. It is situated on the south coast of the County of Cornwall, the area of England protruding into the Atlantic Ocean facing North America. Male Voice singing is traditio...  moreMevagissey is a small fishing village with a population of approximately 2,000 people. It is situated on the south coast of the County of Cornwall, the area of England protruding into the Atlantic Ocean facing North America. Male Voice singing is traditionally very popular in the county, there being 33 federated Choirs numbering 1,300 singers out of a total population of nearly half a million. The Choir was formed in 1974 and quickly matured into one of the leading and largest Male Choirs in Cornwall. It now has over 55 members including several founder members. The Choir gives around 25 concerts each year, raising many thousands of pounds for various charities. On the 10th July 2010 they celebrated their 900th public appearance. During a concert tour of Gibraltar in 1979 they performed in the famous St. Michael's Cave. Subsequent tours have been to Holland/Northern Germany, to the Black Forest area of Germany on two occasions and in 1990 the Choir had a 14 day tour as guests of the Niagara Wine and Grape ...    less

The Gillingham Male Voice Choir in Torquay for the battle of the Choirs competition 2011. This video features The Choir singing those magnificent men in their flying machines from the film Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines. The Choir's musica...  moreThe Gillingham Male Voice Choir in Torquay for the battle of the Choirs competition 2011. This video features The Choir singing those magnificent men in their flying machines from the film Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines. The Choir's musical director is Paul Robinson and the accompanist is Matt Whitworth. Website: http://gmvc.99k.org  

Hot Hallelujah . Music : Douglas Coombes After G F Handel Copyright Lindsay Music 1999

We were originally founded as a workplace Choir for K Shoes (taken over by Clarks) of Kendal, Cumbria in 1969. We have around fifty members and support local and national charities. We are a very friendly Choir and welcome new members.

Oll an Gwella are a bunch of beauties! All members of Newquay Male Voice Choir, they are a rehearsed, a cappella, Male chorus with a repertoire consisting of over 100 songs including Shanties, Cornish folk, 1960s classics, seasonal & sacred music. T...  moreOll an Gwella are a bunch of beauties! All members of Newquay Male Voice Choir, they are a rehearsed, a cappella, Male chorus with a repertoire consisting of over 100 songs including Shanties, Cornish folk, 1960s classics, seasonal & sacred music. Their 4-part harmony and infectious humour has brought them popularity as their repertoire and reputation have grown. Entertaining for pleasure, they raise thousands of pounds for voluntary, charity & community groups. £1200 profit from donations and their first CD was donated to “The Cove” Cancer Centre and further donations have been made to RNLI and Cornwall Blood Bikes (who have received more than £3400 as their current charity). Live broadcasts on local radio and a recording by ‘Spotlight’ for BBC Television followed. Singing from the main stages at Shows and Festivals across Cornwall they have shown their versatility by performing in Cornish at the Gorsedh Kernow cultural festival and by opening the main stage at “Boardmasters’ Music Festival. They ...    less