![]() ![]() A varied selection of songs from the choir were supported by Colin Smith, our bass soloist taking us On the Road to Mandalay and John Stamp’s monologue, supported by the acting talents (?) of Derrick Hesketh as The King, Lisa Smith as The Queen, Michael Wilcockson as the Dairy Maid and Tom Devonshire as the Cow, persuading the King that marmalade is better than butter (I think). Whilst singing in the open air has its difficulties, not least of which is Lisa trying to play the piano and hold on to the music at the same time, we were fortunate to have a great audience that entered into the singalong spirit of the final few pieces, particularly Sweet Caroline, and helped to make it a most enjoyable event. It was a pleasant surprise on Sunday, to be rewarded with a beautiful clear blue sky and blazing sunshine for our visit to South Wingfield. May 7th, Coronation Day, was disappointing due to the weather and it was good to experience it all from the comfort of the living room and enjoy the spectacle. We joined Rolls Royce Ladies Choir, Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers, Bestwood Male Voice Choir and the Sonara Singers for a varied programme, ending with 100 mixed voices singing Dona Nobis Pacem. May 20th was another great collection of voices appearing at St Peters Church, Belper for the annual concert produced by the National Association of Choirs. Leonora entrusted to keen audience member Finally, with over 100 voices together, we raised the roof with Llanfair, American Trilogy and Morte Cristi. Our programme of Let All Men Sing, Workin’ and Bohemian Rhapsody was very well received. May 23rd. A great evening at Derby Cathedral on May 13th with a very varied programme from Derbyshire Community Choir, Mansfield, Pye Hill, Dalesmen and Chapel-en-le-Frith and, of course Alfreton Male Voice Choir. The concert was rounded off by a joint item with choir and band in a rousing chorus of Sweet Caroline, to include much arm waving and singing, and ending with a chorus of Land of Hope and Glory.Īll in all a very enjoyable evening with proceeds to the British Heart Foundation. ![]() More songs from the choir include The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Workin’, Chatanooga Cho Choo and Bohemian Rhapsody. The band, introduced by Lyndon Cooper, played a number of pieces including Starburst, Lullaby and You Can’t Stop the Beat to end the first half.Īfter the interval, the band welcomed everyone back with Paddy’s Wake, a horn solo by Luke Newborough, Seaside Rendezvous and In the Mood.įollowing close behind, the Saga Louts told some tales of the sea to include John Kanaka, Sloop John B and The Wellerman. Piano solos from our pianist Lisa included Songs from Childhood by Schuman, Funny Story and Bogeyman Coming, Lyric Pieces by Grieg, Waltz, Watchmans Song and Fairy Dance and, finally, I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserable. ![]() Hallelujah and Morte Criste ended our opening set. It was an evening of songs, introduced by our Compere for the evening Mandy Oldknow : Starting things off we offered to Let All Men Sing, noted What a Wonderful World it is, and pondered on the nature of ‘Perhaps Love’. We enjoyed a great evening when joined by the Shirland Welfare Brass Band for our annual concert. Welcome to the web site of the Alfreton Male Voice Choir ![]()
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