GALA CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF NHS SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE CHARITY
TICKETS NOW ON SALE – CLICK HERE
On November 7th we will have the privilege of hosting the brilliant Harriet Earis, one of the world’s foremost exponents of the Celtic Harp, and joining her are the award-winning City of Bath Male Choir. Harriet has twice been named ‘Harper of All Britain’ and has been on 18 tours of the USA as well as giving regular tours in France, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Ireland and Italy. Her music is a delight. The City of Bath Male Choir recently won each of their two categories at the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival and have entertained audiences across the UK, and toured Europe and the world, over the past 16 years. And Cirencester MVC will be under the leadership of our new Music Director, the talented Jeslyn Asir. Tickets are now on sale.
A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS FOR CIRENCESTER MALE VOICE CHOIR
We have said a sad farewell to our Music Director of the past five years as James Willshire moves with his family to pastures new and takes on the challenge of leading a Norfolk choral society. Now we start afresh under the talents of Jeslyn Asir who will drive us forward with a new directions. Read More.
FROM ‘PYTHON’ TO POIGNANCY – THE CURIOUS STORY OF ‘FLOWERS OF THE FIELD’
A chance meeting at an afterglow produced one of the most moving Songs of Remembrance the we think we have ever heard. And the first people to hear it had no idea of just who was putting it together. Click here for the story of Flowers of the Field and our recording at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Cirencester.
ADVENT IS COMING – AND SO ARE WE, WITH A PERFORMANCE AS GUESTS OF CIRENCESTER TOWN COUNCIL
We are delighted to have been asked to take part in the Cirencester Town Council Advent Festival on November 28th, opening the way for Ciren’s Christmas events. There will be a two day Street Market: with more thanr 100 artisan, craft, and food stalls expanding through the Market Place, Cricklade Street, and Castle Street. Then comes the Light Switch-On Ceremony featuring live music, carols, and a low-noise firework display. Live performances from local choirs, theatre groups, and dance troupes broadcast on big screens alongside roaming street entertainment.
THANKS TO THE WILLSHIRE PIANO DUO, CORSHAM AND COLERNE MILITARY WIVES, AND TO OUR WONDERFUL AUDIENCE
On behalf of The Reverend Jennifer McKenzie and the Parochial Church Council of St Peter’s Church, Siddington, I am writing to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for your very kind donation towards our church spire repair fundraising appeal. Your generous contribution is deeply valued and will make a meaningful difference. The spire is a much-loved and distinctive part of St Peter’s. Please convey our warm thanks to all those involved in making this donation possible.
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR CIRENCESTER’S SUPPORT RAISING FUNDS FOR LONGFIELD COMMUNITY HOSPICE
‘Thank you so much for your amazing donation of £2500 this is a fantastic amount and will make a real difference. It will help us to support people who are living with a life limiting condition, their carers and those who are bereaved. We could not do what we do without the wonderful support of community fundraisers likes you and we really appreciate this donation.’ Louise Wilson – Community and Corporate Fundraising Officer.
HEAR OUR PERFORMANCE IN TRURO CATHEDRAL FOR THE CORNWALL INTERNATIONAL MALE CHORAL FESTIVAL
We managed to pack in four concerts and a competition over three busy days at the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival. It was great fun to meet with so many other choirs of all genres and to enjoy the quite wonderful generosity of our hosts. There was lots of clotted cream (clotted cream on top) some joyous singing and some quick changes in car parks.
NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR – NO NEED TO AUDITION
Cirencester Male Voice Choir welcomes new members at all times of the year. There is no need to have performed before, and no need to be able to read music. Above all we love to sing. We make new friends from all walks of life help the local and national charities to help people in need. When the mood grabs you, please come and try us out.
Details of how to come to a rehearsal, with no obligation, are here.
Jeslyn is a graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. He has been accompanist for a number of male voice choirs and lately was MD of the Avon and Somerset Police Male Voice Choir.
A former Head of Music at Farmor’s School, Louise Matley is an examiner for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and examines any instrument up to diploma level all over the country.
Our thanks to Lewington Wealth Management for their continued support, and to the people of Cirencester and the surrounding area for helping us raise much needed funds for good causes.
SUPPORTING LOCAL AND NATIONAL CHARITIES
With performances in Newport and Swansea we helped raised funds for charities in Wales and here in Cirencester raised £5000 for the Severn Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service. and the Longfield Community Hospice. Last year we were able to give monies to The Holly Gazzard Trust, the Cirencester Opportunity Group, the Cirencester Citizens Advice Bureau, the Oak and Furrows Wildlife Centre and the Cirencester Branch of Parkinson’s UK. Our success would not be possible without the amazing support of our wonderful audience members.
