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Why Join a Choir?

Dina Behrman of The Daily Telegraph investigates the benefits of singing in a choir.
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Join the Cotswold Male Voice Choir

Cotswold Male Voice Choir join Forest of Dean Male Voice Choir, Warley Male Choir and
Diamanté Vocal Ensemble for the Last Night of the Proms. Gloucester Cathedral, 2007.

The membership of male voice singers in the Cotswold Male Voice Choir has risen from 35 to over 50 in the last year, thanks mainly to word spreading about our rehearsals being so much fun. The credit for this must go to our musical team of Martin and Rosemary Dear, Geoff Mann and Roy King.
Click here to find out how to join The Cotswold Male Voice Choir.

Book the Cotswold Male Voice Choir

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, with the Fukuoka Bach String Ensemble visiting from Japan,
31st May 2009.

Our concert calendar for 2009 is full.
We have been taking bookings for 2010 for some time, so please make your
booking requests as soon as possible.

Upholding the Tradition of English Male Voice Choirs for 60 Years

The Cotswold Male Voice Choir ... where male voice choir singing is inspirational and fun!
(Video design by Steve Banyard ~ TV content courtesy of BBC Points West)

 

History of The Cotswold Male Voice Choir

The Cotswold Male Voice Choir circa 1950 (then S. Smith & Sons Ltd. Male Voice Choir)
and the Choir, which now numbers over 50 members, pictured in 2008.

The Cotswold Male Voice Choir was formed in 1949 and has become one of the best known male voice choirs in the Midlands and the South West. The choir was recently described on BBC radio as “A happy singing group who put on great male voice choir shows and also have a successful social life.”

Cotswold Male Voice Choir - Tours and Highlights

Some members of the Cotswold Male Voice Choir on tour in the French Alps,
pictured below the Mont Blanc Glacier, 2007.

In addition to many local events, including concerts at Tewkesbury Abbey and Gloucester Cathedral, the Cotswold Male Voice Choir has performed recently in the French Alps at Annecy, in Wales with three Welsh male voice choirs, in York at the invitation of the Mayor, and twice at the Malvern Music Festivals.

Something for Everyone - A Broad Repertoire

 The Cotswold Male Voice Choir singing in a charity concert at King George’s Hall,
Mickleton, 2008

The Choir sings a broad repertoire including male voice choir favourites, classic and operatic,
big show numbers and popular music.
Our Musical Director also agrees suitable music with the bride and groom for weddings.

Click here to listen to the Choir.

 Cotswold Male Voice Choir - Charity Concerts

Former Honorary Secretary and Life Member of the Cotswold Male Voice Choir, David Ford, presents Sue Johnson of the Samaritans with a cheque for £1,000.

The majority of Cotswold Male Voice Choir concerts support good causes. Over 60 years, this has accounted for many thousands of pounds raised for charities.

Upholding the tradition of English Male Voice Choirs
Male Voice Choirs, Male Voice Choir, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, England