WORLD-RENOWNED FODEN'S BAND SET TO JOIN CHESTER CHOIR FOR 80th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

One of the UK's top Brass Bands is set to join one of Chester's most popular choirs to mark a major milestone with a concert which will take place in the historic surroundings of Chester Cathedral.

World-renowned Foden's Band will join Chester Male Voice Choir for the concert entitled "Male Voices and Brass" which takes place at Chester Cathedral on Saturday 16^th July at 7.30pm. The concert, which is the culmination of events to celebrate the choir's 80^th anniversary, will be compered by the Choir's newly appointed President, popular local choir leader, musician and composer Matt Baker BEM.

The choir, formed in 1941 by Fred Warren as The Cestrian Male Voice Choir had originally planned to stage the concert in 2021 but sadly it had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Speaking about staging the celebratory concert, Blair Wilson, Chair of Chester Male Voice Choir said " Myself and all the current members of the choir are proud to be carrying on the tradition that began 80 years ago, inspired by Fred Warren. Fred dedicated a lifetime to the choir, bringing it from its humble beginnings through the halcyon years of Male Voice Choirs when singing membership peaked at 115. We are so very much looking forward to celebrating this magnificent milestone with the brilliant Foden’s Band as our very special guests. Our association with the world-renowned band goes back to 1975 and we are delighted they are joining us for this very special night. With our charismatic new President Matt Baker as Master of Ceremonies, we can guarantee a fabulous evening of music and entertainment."

​The concert will feature a varied selection of popular music from both the choir and the band including "There is Nothing Like A Dame" from South Pacific, "Anthem" from  Chess, the march from "The Pines of Rome", Adele classic "Someone Like You", "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables and the smash hit rock anthem "Bohemian Rhapsody". The choir and band will also be joining forces for some very special performances during the evening. Friends and supporters of the choir and band are advised to book early to avoid disappointment, so as not to miss out on what promises to be one of the highlights of the Chester concert season. 

The choir is always looking to welcome new members to swell its ranks and full details of how to get involved can be found at:

www.chestermalevoice.com 

...where tickets for the 80^th Anniversary concert can be booked online.

Tickets can also be booked in person at Chester Cathedral. Alternatively, contact the Box Office on:

01244 500959