2011
Simonsbath
On Saturday, 9th July, the Choir will make another trip to the Exmoor village of Simonsbath for a concert at St. Luke’s church. If the weather is warm and sunny it will be a complete contrast to the winter wonderland, replete with wedding cake landscapes that formed the backdrop for the setting of last year’s concert! …
Read MoreWedding Marathon for Choir
WEDDING MARATHON FOR CHOIR Press Release Caldicot Male Voice Choir have just enjoyed the honour of singing at three separate weddings during nine summer days. On 18th June, the Choir was invited to the wedding of Lisa Berry and Lewis Hodge at one of Newport’s ecclesiastical jewels, St. John the Evangelist church in Maindee.…
Read MoreCongratulations
From ‘The Libretto’ – June 2011 To Tony Griffiths (Baritone) and Richard Evans (Bottom Bass) on passing the final voice test. Richard performed in his first concert on Friday 20th May at Bishton Church. Tony was unable to attend the concert but hopes to be on stage for the next one which is Faringdon…
Read Morewww.caldicotmalevoicechoir.co.uk
From ‘The Libretto’ – June 2011 The new website is up and running. Tony and Spike have done a great job getting the new website up and running. It is still in its early days, but the site still looks good. You can add comments to the page, view past history and read fragments of…
Read MoreHolly Holyoake
From ‘The Libretto’ – June 2011 Holly is a Welsh classical music singer from Duffryn, Newport, born 31 December 1988. A soprano, she has been likened to fellow Welsh performer Katherine Jenkins. Caldicot Male Voice Choir and Holly have a long association going back to when, as a young girl, she sang at several concerts…
Read MoreBarry Hammacott
From ‘The Libretto’ – June 2011 We received the sad news that ex-choir member Barry Hammacott passed away last Friday. Barry sang 2nd Tenor in the choir, but had to leave about 2 years ago due to health problems. Our deepest sympathy and condolences go to Barry’s family.
Read MoreConcert at All Saints Church, Faringdon, Oxon
The choir performed a concert in Faringdon on Saturday 4 June, for the local Rotary Club, and although the number of choristers who travelled was disappointing it was a case of quality not quantity on this occasion. Shirley Ann was our Musical Director for the night and Stephen Berry accompanied on the piano. The very appreciative audience…
Read MoreThe late Roy Shuck
I received a phone call whilst in the Choir Hall from our President Richard Evans telling me that Roy Shuck had passed away on Thursday 26 May, in complete shock and lack of words it dawned on me the impact this would have on the Choir. Roy gave his life and complete dedication to his role…
Read MoreAll Saints Church, Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Our next concert will be held at All Saints Church, Faringdon, Oxfordshire on Saturday 4th June. There has been a church on this site since the 12th century, the south door is a marvellous 12th century piece of wrought iron. The main body of the church is 13th century, the organ was installed in 1969…
Read MoreBishton, 20 May 2011
The fund raising event at Bishton went down very well with the audience, the choir sang to a full house and at the end of each piece of music received loud applause. Musical Director Sian Hatton sang two solo spots and also received a very good response. Shirley Ann James equally played her part as…
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