Worrall Male Voice Choir News
(older articles can be found in our Archive section)
Like Many choirs throughout the country WMVC cannot sustain it's finances through singing alone, so from time to time it looks towards mixing fundraising with a good old social night!
These take many different forms, below is a little of what they're all about.
25th October 2008
The Choir's Autumn Concert was held at THE VENUE in Stocksbridge, with our guests NEW MILL Male Voice Choir. This was the Choir's first visit since the refurbishment of the former Victory Club site, and the concert was well received by all who attended.
18th October 2008
The Choir had a busy day. Firstly, there was the Support Group Autumn Fayre at Wisewood Methodist Church Hall from 12-3
Click the picture above to read about the Support Group Autumn Fayre
In the evening, we had a concert at Brightholmlee Methodist Chapel with our guest, Zoe Bullock (the winner of the Michael Peaker Memorial Tropy at the David Clover Competition).
Click the picture above to read about the Brightholmlee Concert
13th October 2008
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5th October 2008
Members of the Choir travelled to Mansfield for the second practice for the Welsh Association concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 2009. The MD for the event, Alwyn Humphries took the practice, and was very pleased with the progress made with the selected pieces (including 2 new pieces in Welsh). Those who attended found the practice very worthwhile.
5th July 2008
Click the picture above to read about the Concert at St Thomas' Church, Gawber on 5th July 2008
7th June 2008
Click the picture above to read about the Concert at Mount View Methodist Church on 7th June 2008
6th June 2008
Click the picture above to read about the Concert at Sacred Heart RC Church on 6th June 2008
17th May 2008
Click the picture above to read about the Wiswood Concert on 17th May 2008
10th May 2008
Click the picture above to read about the Annual Spring Concert 2008
9th May 2008
Click the picture above to read about the Lunchtime Recital at Sheffield Cathedral
28th April 2008
The David Clover Competition concluded on 27th April, and the winners of the Trophies donated by the Choir were as follows:-
The Michael Peaker Memorial Trophy for Oratorio and Sacred Song aged 18 yrs. and underZoe Bullock
The Doug Crossland Memorial Trophy for Best Female Singer
Sarah Carlin
19th April 2008
Click the picture above to read about the Support Group Spring Fayre 2008
18th April 2008
Click the picture above to read about the Musical Evening Concert for Amy's House Fund
13th April 2008
Click the picture above to read about the Rehearsal at Mansfield for the RAH Concert (2009)
March 2008
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18th February 2008
The Choir AGM was held at Worrall Independent Chapel (see the latest newsletter for more details).
9th February 2008
The Choir held a Social Evening (Pie and Pea supper) and Auction at Niagara Police Club. The Auction (chaired by our President Gerry Kersey) raised a total of £615 for Choir funds, and everyone who attended had an enjoyable evening.
21st December 2007
Click the picture above to read about St Matthias' Christmas Concert 2007
15th December 2007
The Choir visited Dore Masonic Lodge to entertain them after their Christmas Dinner. We performed two 20-25 minute slots with music from our Christmas repertoire and a selection of carols from our Blue Book (some of which were requested by members of the lodge). We finished, as is customary at this time of year, with "Stuff the Turkey". We were conducted by Steve Vickers and our accompanist for the evening was Doug Jones.
14th December 2007
The Choir Chairman, Revd Canon Lewis Atkinson, and his wife Connie celebrated their Golden Wedding today. The Choir Committee made a presentation at the end of the Choir rehearsal at St Matthias' Church.
Click here to see the presentation
8th December 2007
Click the picture above to read about the Annual Christmas Concert
24th November 2007
The Choir held a Christmas Carol Sing-along from the Blue Book at Worrall Independent Chapel commencing at 2pm. The carols were selected by members of the audience (including Choir members) who drew a numbered counter from a bag, and we then sang the corresponding carol from the Blue Book. The afternoon sing was split into two 1 hour 15 minute sessions, with a refreshment break in the middle. It was well attended by Choir members, supporters and locals alike, and everyone seemed to enjoy the afternoon. At the end, the choir performed 2 pieces from the Christmas repertoire and finished with "Stuff the Turkey".
20th October 2007
Click the picture above to read about the Support Group Autumn Fayre
Last updated: 07 November, 2008