About us
The Choir was formed just over four years ago. It is now a registered charity and has around 50 members. Under Musical Director Ian Russell and with the support of accompanist, Helen Stiddolph, the choir has promoted gala concerts in Monmouth and performed at fund raising events for a wide range of good causes.
Choir Chairman Huw Edwards said: ‘We often hear people say they’d love to sing in a male voice choir and we want to attract new members to help the Choir develop. Why not just come along to a rehearsal without any commitment - you'd be welcomed and it would be a start. You may end up singing before another rugby international before long.’
Anyone interested should contact Chairman Huw Edwards email: huwedwards53@btinternet.com
tel: 07967 007701
Anyone interested should contact Chairman Huw Edwards email: huwedwards53@btinternet.com
tel: 07967 007701
Charity Gala Concert at The Blake Theatre Monmouth
Saturday 21 October
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Monmouth Male Voice Choir is teaming up with one of the finest regimental bands in the British Army – the Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh, led by Major Denis Burton MBE – for a spectacular Charity Gala Concert in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund.
The Royal Welsh is Wales’ infantry regiment, formed from the amalgamation of The Royal Welch Fusiliers, the Royal Regiment of Wales and other illustrious regiments, with an inheritance going back as far as 1689. Boasting 244 Battle Honours including 43 Victoria Crosses over 320 years, this proud regiment plays a leading part in current British military operations. Seen on television many times, the internationally acclaimed band has performed all over the world, joined on their travels by ‘Shenkin’ the goat, their famous mascot. Monmouth Male Voice Choir, now at the forefront of the Welsh male voice choir tradition, is rapidly raising its profile at prestigious events, not only in South Wales, but also in London. Major events include performances at the Royal Albert Hall, St David’s Hall in Cardiff, The Principality Stadium (for the 6 Nations rugby internationals), and the National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny. Tickets at £15 are available from the Blake Theatre Box Office (01600 719401) and online boxoffice@theblaketheatre.org Further Information: Huw Edwards 07967 007701 |
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HMSG 125 - St David's Hall, Cardiff
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The choir was invited to support the voices of Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls to celebrate their 125 anniversary.
The chosen piece was Karl Jenkins' "In these Stones Horizons Sing", which introduced us to a new genre of music and the opportunity to sing with a full orchestra and with the massed voices of the school. We were joined by members of the Drybrook MVC and thoroughly appreciated their support. HMSG’s beloved musical director, Mario Conway, who is retiring this summer after 35 years of loyal service to the school, was given a standing ovation at the end of the show. |
Choir perform to mark St David’s Day
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Monmouth Male Voice Choir gave a special concert to mark St David’s Day at the Hog’s Head in Llanvetherine on Friday 3 March 2017.
Choir Secretary Stuart Baber said ‘It is important for us to mark our Welsh heritage and we are honoured to have performed in Llanvetherine to celebrate St David’s Day.' ‘As a choir we have achieved great deal in the past couple of years having sung at St David’s Hall, on the pitch at the Principality Stadium and a number of local performances for good causes. This concert and hog roast supper in the lovely village of Llanvetherine was another of these events to help local good causes’ said Stuart Baber Secretary of the Monmouth Male Voice Choir (monmouthchoir@yahoo.co.uk). |
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Kidney Wales Concert in Cardiff city centre
The Choir performed at the Annual Concert of Kidney Foundation Wales on
Thursday 8 December at St John the Baptist Church in Cardiff city centre near St Davids' Hall, House of Fraser etc.
Thursday 8 December at St John the Baptist Church in Cardiff city centre near St Davids' Hall, House of Fraser etc.
MonMVC Performing at the Eisteddfod 2016
British Legion Remembrance Concert 2016 - St David's Hall, Cardiff
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On 5th November 2016 MMVC performed at the British Legion's Remembrance Concert - combined choirs at St David's Hall, Cardiff.
Another big event for us, in the company of other great choirs including the Military Wives and Serenata Ladies Choir. The military band was sensational and the rendition of Mansions of the Lord was a real highlight. |
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MonMVC sing at the rugby - Wales v Scotland
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Monmouth Male Voice Choir joined the Pendyrus Male Voice Choir to perform before the Wales v Scotland International
Monmouth Male Voice Choir sang on the pitch at Cardiff's Principality Stadium before the rugby international between Wales and Scotland 2016.
The Choir were selected to perform at the first of this year’s RBS 6 Nations matches in Cardiff by the regular international match conductor Dr Haydn James.
Chairman of the Choir Huw Edwards said ‘This is an incredible opportunity for a choir that was only formed three years ago. We are all very proud to have sung on the pitch to help entertain the crowd and add to the unique atmosphere of the Stadium.’
The Choir of over forty members performed on the pitch after a gruelling schedule of rehearsals - twice a week - under Musical Director Ian Russell. They sang well known favourites to entertain the crowd such as Sospan Fach, Calon Lan and Cwm Rhondda and also Loch Lomond as well as the two national anthems Flower of Scotland and Hen Wlad Fy Nhaddau.
‘To sing before over 70,000 fans and millions watching on TV was an incredible way to start the year and shows that the Choir is going from strength to strength. We may not have been good enough to perform at the Stadium in our boots but we are certainly good enough to perform with our voices’.
Further Information:
Huw Edwards
huwedwards53@btinternet.com 07967 007701
Monmouth Male Voice Choir sang on the pitch at Cardiff's Principality Stadium before the rugby international between Wales and Scotland 2016.
The Choir were selected to perform at the first of this year’s RBS 6 Nations matches in Cardiff by the regular international match conductor Dr Haydn James.
Chairman of the Choir Huw Edwards said ‘This is an incredible opportunity for a choir that was only formed three years ago. We are all very proud to have sung on the pitch to help entertain the crowd and add to the unique atmosphere of the Stadium.’
The Choir of over forty members performed on the pitch after a gruelling schedule of rehearsals - twice a week - under Musical Director Ian Russell. They sang well known favourites to entertain the crowd such as Sospan Fach, Calon Lan and Cwm Rhondda and also Loch Lomond as well as the two national anthems Flower of Scotland and Hen Wlad Fy Nhaddau.
‘To sing before over 70,000 fans and millions watching on TV was an incredible way to start the year and shows that the Choir is going from strength to strength. We may not have been good enough to perform at the Stadium in our boots but we are certainly good enough to perform with our voices’.
Further Information:
Huw Edwards
huwedwards53@btinternet.com 07967 007701
Testimonials
The choir's singing was lovely and moved my father to tears.He grew up in Morriston with the traditions of Morriston Orpheus Choir .As one of the few Welsh speakers present he wondered at the choice of Myfanwy but since it's one of his favourites he enjoyed it nevertheless.!
So many people said how much they enjoyed your singing and it helped make the ceremony special and memorable.Thank you all so very much.
On behalf of Llandenny PCC I would like to thank you and the choir for making Friday night's concert such a success. We have had lots of people saying how much they enjoyed themselves and our treasurer is very happy as we will have made at least £600.
The choir is a great ambassador for Monmouth and something for the town to be very proud of.
Thanks again for coordinating the event and we will hopefully meet again at another concert in the future.
MMVC at the Albert Hall 2014
Last year, Monmouth Male Voice Choir performed with massed male choirs at the Royal Albert Hall on Oct 18 2014
