We will be holding a celebratory concert on Saturday 21st September in Cirencester Parish Church to mark our own 10th Anniversary when we will be joined by soloist Kate Hicks-Beach and Brize Norton Military Wives Choir.
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Dates for your Diary 2019
We plan to perform the following public concerts in 2019. We hope to see you at one or more of them.
Saturday, 6th April – Concert with Radcliffe-on-Trent Male Voice Choir, with guest performance from Erin Hughes
This concert is part of a short tour by the Choir. Formed in 1983 it has sung over 500 Concerts and raised over £400,000 for charity, performing in varied locations including Westminster Hall, The Albert Hall, The Cutty Sark in Greenwich, Belvoir Castle, village halls, 20 different cathedrals and churches. Internationally, the choir has also performed in Belgium, Germany, Italy, France and Wales. Impressive!
Once again, we are delighted to be joined by Erin Hughes. Since leaving Cirencester, the Siddington-born soprano has been touring the world as a professional opera singer and singing in locations as diverse as Mexico City and Bologna in Italy.
The concert takes place at Cirencester Baptist Church at 7:30 pm on Saturday 6th April. We will be raising funds for Hope for Tomorrow – a Tetbury-based charity which brings cancer care closer to patients’ homes via Mobile Cancer Care Units (MCCUs).
Saturday, 27th April – Joint Concert with Churchdown Male Voice Choir.
We have been invited to perform with our neighbouring choir, Churchdown MVC, who have recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary. Over the years, the choir has shared the stage with many great singers and performers. We are told that concert guests have included; Sir Tom Jones, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Cliff Richard, Dennis O’Neill, Max Boyce, Elaine Paige, Michael Dennison, and Honor Blackman.
The concert will be held in St, Andrew’s Church, Churchdown, Gloucester on Saturday 27th April at 7:30 pm. Proceeds will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Saturday, 1st June – Concert with Sandneskameratene from Norway, with guest singer Alice Nelson
The “Sand Mates” were formed in 1915 and have built a considerable musical reputation in their home country, Norway. Their previous tours have encompassed Ireland, Prague, Riga (Lithuania), Gdansk (Poland) and Liverpool.
Local mezzo soprano Alice Nelson, who has made multiple concert platform appearances throughout the UK, will be joining us for the concert.
We will be performing in Cirencester Parish Church at 7.30 pm.
Saturday 21st September – Our Own 10th Anniversary Concert
We will be hosting a celebratory musical evening in the Parish Church, Cirencester, to mark our 10th Anniversary. Further details to be announced, but keep the date in your diary!
Friday 13th December – Cirencester Band’s Christmas Cracker Concert
The Band established itself as part of Cirencester’s musical heritage in 1919. For the past 18 years it has brought together local music talent to entertain and raise funds for local charities. This year, we are proud to have been invited to join in the proceedings.
Come along to hear us at 7.30 pm in Cirencester Parish Church.
Our CDs are Here!
CMVC are proud to announce our 10th Anniversary CDs are now available. They feature a selection of music from across our first 10 years are are available to purchase below.
You will need to send your CD code along with your delivery address to CD@cirencestermvc.co.uk to have your CDs dispatched.
OPEN REHEARSAL Monday 20th February 2017 – COME ALONG FOR TASTER SESSION
Come and Join Us… All men are welcome, whatever your age or musical ability!
Join us for an open rehearsal on Monday 20th February 2017 at 7.30, at Holy Trinity Church Hall Holy Trinity Church Hall, Watermoor or contact info@cirencestermvc.co.uk Meetings are fun, lively and uplifting with a strong social element.
Come and Join us…Cirencester Male Voice Choir have sung in many prestigious places with a variety of guest stars, including the Royal Albert Hall, London and Colston Hall, Bristol.
Our upcoming engagements are:
Saturday 11th March 2017 – Malmesbury Abbey
A joint concert with the Blue Notes and Malmesbury Community Choir in a spectacular setting to create a brilliant evening.
Saturday 22nd April 2017 – Gloucester Cathedral
A combined concert of the National Association of Choirs coming together for the annual celebration of song, featuring music old and new for a programme to thrill even the most sceptical of choir supporters.
Saturday 17th June 2017 – Cirencester Parish Church
A Concert by the visiting Penistone Ladies Choir from South Yorkshire, together with the Pewsey Belles for an evening of singing not to be missed.
Can’t make these… Check out our website for more concert dates throughout 2017