NEW RECRUITS SET TO MAKE CONCERT DEBUT WITH CITY CHOIR

A popular Chester-based choir has welcomed two new recruits to its ranks as it prepares to stage its first concert of 2023

Chester Male Voice Choir officially inducted new members Morgan Jones and Peter Tomlinson into the choir recently with the presentation of their choir ties. The presentations took place during rehearsals for the choir's upcoming concert which takes place on Friday 28^th April at St Columba's R.C. Church, Plas Newton in Chester from 7.30pm. The concert will also feature Haydock Male Voice Choir which is celebrating its centenary this year.

Speaking about joining the choir, Morgan said:

"I’ve lived in Great Boughton for over 20 years.  My dad is Welsh and has been in male voice choirs for my whole life.  I remember various family weddings (including my own) where we had a male voice choir, and my dad and other family members would ‘leave’ the event to join the choir and sing with them.  I’ve always assumed I’d join a choir at some point, but never quite got round to it."

Morgan, 47 added:

" I recently found myself with a lot more time on my hands after my twins had both gone off to University, so I contacted the choir and was invited to the next rehearsal.  From that first rehearsal on it’s been a really warm and welcoming group.  I’m enjoying learning to sing harmony parts, which I’d never done before, and just being a part of something that sounds so powerful. I did my first performance recently at Chester Market and whilst it made me realise how much more practice I need, I still really enjoyed myself.  I’m really looking forward to inviting my dad to come and listen at some point soon."

Peter Tomlinson was also welcomed into the choir's ranks. He said:

" When I retired, I wanted a nice activity other than gardening and DIY. I have always liked music and decided to join a choir. I can't play any instruments, but I can do the next best thing and that is to sing. My vocal chords are my very own musical instrument that I carry with me all the time. So, decided to go along to the Chester Male Voice Choir rehearsal one evening just to see what it was all about."

Peter, who lives on the outskirts of Chester added:

"The members all made me feel very welcome. I was allocated a singing buddy to help me on my way. The music, the pianist and the musical director makes it all feel very professional and when all those voices come together. Wow! What a buzz. What a sense of achievement to be part of it. Even though I am relatively new, I felt confident enough to sing at a recent public performance in Chester, just a few weeks after joining. If you like music and singing, like good company, and a new challenge, give it a go."

Speaking about welcoming the new recruits, Blair Wilson, the Chair of Chester Male Voice Choir said:

"The choir is delighted to have welcomed Morgan and Peter as full members of the choir and we're looking forward to them singing with us at our first concert of 2023. It will also be a great opportunity for us to perform some new pieces under the musical direction of our new Conductor Joe Mann. The choir are also pleased to be joined by Haydock Male Voice Choir, who are celebrating their centenary year in 2023 which makes this concert all the more special."

During the concert at St Columba's Church, a prize raffle will be held, with proceeds going to new Chester based Charity Kidsbank. Refreshments will also be available during the interval.

Full details of Chester Male Voice Choir's Spring Festival Concert can be found at: 

www.chestermalevoice.com 

...where tickets can also be booked online.

Alternatively, tickets can be purchased in person from Chester Visitor Centre at Chester Town Hall. Tickets will also be available on the door.