When the Choir Newsletter appeared in a different format, several favourable comments were received about the ‘Final Note’ which included humorous quotes. One such comment suggested that they should be put together in one Blog.
So here they are.
Strictly the Naked Choir
Congratulations to ‘Sons of Pitches‘, the brilliant winners of The Naked Choir. The TV contest pushed its contestants on to the highest artistic possibilities of the human voice in song. [Read more…]
What the Blazers!
You thought all Welshmen could sing? Think again.
When I begin to warble, birds fly away and my wife begs me to stop. Heck, I beg myself to stop, writes guest blogger John Griffith. [Read more…]
Music Ramblings
Here is a first for our website. We have been on the look-out for a guest blogger.
We have found one, who writes under the pseudonym ‘Mélomane.’ It is French for music lover.(Ed.)
Wetley Rocks Male Voice Choir Welcome
On behalf of us all at Wetley Rocks Male Voice Choir, I express grateful thanks to our good friends of Denbigh and District Male Voice Choir for journeying to Leek to help us celebrate our 40th Anniversary, writes chorister John Giddins. [Read more…]
John Raine Final Tributes
The small church of St Thomas was full. A good turn out also by the Denbigh and District Male Voice Choir.
People had come to pay their final tributes and respect to John Raine. [Read more…]
John Raine Profile
It is with sadness that we report that choir member John Raine has lost his long and brave battle. He did manage to return to his beloved choir between periods of excessive treatment.
The article below, which first appeared in June 2014, is published once more as a tribute to John.
Save Our Male Voice Choirs
The decline in Male Voice Choir membership is well documented.
Where is the next generation of young choristers coming from?
Who is going to save our male voice choirs?
Joyce Davies – Accompanist
Joyce Davies, our accompanist, is a native of Adfa near Llanfair Caereinion. She now lives in Oswestry. [Read more…]
Wedding of Jess and Keri
The ancient church of St Oswald’s is the highest point of the small town of Malpas. On Saturday, 29th August 2015, this 15th century building is again the focal point.
For the Wedding of Jess and Keri.