In the first of an occasional quick ‘spotlight’ on a local group. we spotlight Lancaster and District Male Voice Choir …
Who or What:
Lancaster and District Male Voice Choir is one of the longest established in the district being founded in 1899. Members come from Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding area.
The choir rehearses on Tuesdays 7-9.00 pm at Lancaster Methodist Church, Scotforth Road (Kensington Road entrance). It gives four or five major concerts each year, mainly for local charities, together with some more informal performances.
The choir has a wide repertoire from traditional male voice and church classics to items from opera, musicals and folk music.
The Musical director, Derek Walters, has made male voice arrangements specially for the choir. They have a wide age range and give a particular welcome to school and university students.
Regular Meetings:
Rehearsals on Tuesdays 7-9.00 pm at Lancaster Methodist Church, Scotforth Road (Kensington Road entrance)
Upcoming Events:
• Friday 25th January 2013 – Grand Concert at the Grand Theatre, Lancaster at 7.30 pm.
• Friday 22nd March – Joint concert with Radcliffe M.V.C at St. John’s Church, Pilling at 7.30 pm
Contacts: (01524) 34454, 65761, 843853
Web: www.lancasteranddistrictmalevoicechoir.org.uk
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