Weybridge Male Voice Choir
Who Are We?
The Weybridge Male Voice Choir has been in existence for over 100 years. The choir consists of 4 male voice sections – Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone and Bass giving a spine tingling four-part harmony unique to traditional male voice singing (you don’t have to be Welsh!).
There are over 50 members who sing for enjoyment, there are no auditions. Just come along any evening and try us out. We are a friendly group of guys who have fun singing together and provide fellowship.
We are led by a young Musical Director Jonathan Kilhams and accompanist Tom Kelsey who rehearse us in both traditional music such as ‘Calon Lan’ to modern songs such as ‘The Sound of Silence’. Our current piece we are learning is ‘Good Night, Dear Heart’, ‘Modino’ (a South African piece) and ‘Nessun Dorma’.
Members are provided with music, but with practice you will be able to sing off copy.
When We Meet
Every Tuesday evening from 8-10pm, with a few exceptions.
Where We Meet
The Parish Centre of St. James Church, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8DE – Free parking in large adjacent car park.
Concerts
The choir’s main focus is to put on concerts for the Community, usually as a charitable event. These are really enjoyable events where the chance to perform is a reward for all the practice. We have 3 main concerts, where selected pieces from an extensive repertoire are performed. New pieces are gradually added as time permits.
Autumn Concert – Weybridge Sings: Friday 9th October, 7.30 pm
Weybridge Male Voice Choir conducted by Jonathan Kilhams and Treble Clef Ladies Choir conducted by Emily Leather
Price: Adults £15
Under 12’s Free
Pay Bar for Refreshments at the the concert
Other Events
Free Singing Course: In April (Tuesday 1st, 8th and 15th)
The Singing Course was very successful with 7 men joining the choir for the 3 weeks and 4 deciding to enrol. As well as learning about singing technique the course focused on learning to sing an arrangement of the Beatles ‘In My Life’ by Dominic Stichbury. The piece was taught largely by ear and will be performed at the Summer Concert.
Concert at St. Nicholas, Shepperton – Saturday 17th May
– with Organ recital by Mike Wood – in aid of Church Funds.
Concert at St. Paul’s, Addlestone – Saturday 7th June
– with Choir solo performers – in aid of Free School Summer Lunch Project – £ 600 raised.
Weybridge Summer Fayre – Saturday 21st June
– singing with other choirs in Churchfields Park between 1.15pm and 1.45pm.
Elmbridge ‘Sing’ Concert, St Peter’s Hersham – Friday 3rd October.
Christmas Concert, St. James Weybridge – Friday 12th December.
Social Media
Website: weybridgemvc.org.uk – where you can get lots of details about the choir and sign up for our News letter.
Facebook: facebook.com/weybridgemalevoicechoir
Twitter (X): twitter.com/Weybridge_MVC
Instagram: instagram.com/weybridgemvc
Contacts
General Enquiries
Colin Groves (Secretary): secretary@weybridgemvc.org.uk
Concert Bookings
Ian Thomas: ian-thomas2@sky.com