Concerts

Patrons & Support

Friends and Relatives of the Choir (The Team) Every choir member needs some support when the choir sings locally or goes on tour or to a distant event. We are very fortunate to have an active support team for the choir. They organise social events that bond the choir together and raise funds for the choir.  They assist in so many ways and ensure that our concerts are well organised and run smoothly. For further information please contact our Chairman, John Waller on 01604 740031 Sponsors, Patrons and Supporters of the Choir NMVC is extremely grateful for the support and assistance provided by the following Companies, Organisations and individuals: President NMVC:   Dick Turnell Vice-President NMVC:   Richard Christopher Vice-President NMVC:   Richard Spendlove MBE Vice-President NMVC:   Mike Davis The Co-operative Funeralcare Inviron Ltd Marks and Spencer plc   To become a Patron The Choir has a strong group of patrons to whom we are extremely grate­ful. Their sup­port of the choir is inval­uable and many fol­low the choir around the con­cert cir­cuit. Becoming a patron you receive copies of newsletters, invitations to social events and dis­counts off the prices of tickets for some Choir Concerts, and the pleasure of supporting us in our mission! If you would like to become an Individual Patron please email info@nmvc.co.uk. Corporate Supporters We care deeply for the community of Northampton and support many charitable organisations, and we are proud to represent Northampton at concerts and events locally and nationally. If you would like to be associated with the Northampton Male Voice Choir either through Corporate Sponsorship on either a regular or a one-off basis, please make contact in the first instance with email info@nmvc.co.uk. In...

FAQs

'How do I book the choir?Please go to our Contact page here and e-mail or telephone David Walsh.How do I find the concert dates?Please go to our Concerts page here which holds all the currently known dates. How do I book tickets for concerts?Please go to the concert diary here and click on the Concert you are wishing to attend. Who do I contact to join The Choir?Please go to the Contact page here and email or telephone Mike Davis. What is the process of joining the choir?There is an initial assessment of your voice to determine which section you will join 1st Tenor, 2nd Tenor, Baritone or Bass. When on board you will join as a probationer which allows you to attend rehearsals to join the process of learning new songs and to 'get the feel' of things. You can elect to have a 'voice check' with the MD at anytime within the first 6 months. This voice check confirms suitability and also entry into the choir. On passing the voice check and joining the choir you will be encouraged to sing in concerts for up to a year with a music folder to help you acquire the material without pressure. After 12 months you will be expected to sing without a music folder. What does it cost to become a Choir Member?After the Probation period the annual Subs are circa £120 this can be paid in two parts of £60 Jan & July or by a monthly Standing Order of £10. You will also have to contribute to the uniform cost this will be fully explained on initial contact, again this can be spread over a period...

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  Our mission is: To be admired and respected as one of the finest Male Voice Choirs in the Country. To develop our ability and to perform excellent music for the enjoyment of all To support the Community and Good Causes through fund raising activities and concerts   It is with great disappointment that we announce that following Government Advice concerning Covid-19 we have to suspend all rehearsals and concerts until further notice. Undaunted, we are working on a performance as a ‘virtual choir’ so watch this...

About

If you have particular questions about the Choir please go to the Frequently asked questions page, otherwise, if you wish to know more about the Choir, please read on. Welcome to Practice NightWe practice every Tuesday at 7.30 pm in the Church Rooms of Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Northampton, NN2 7HG. You are most welcome to visit between 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm  to see us, to hear us and to discuss your interest in the Choir. HistoryThe Choir was formed in 1946 and was originally known as the “ Northampton Men’s Own Male Voice Choir”. The Choir’s name was changed in 1980 when we were granted the privilege of wearing the Northampton Coat of Arms badge in recognition of the Choir’s fund raising for local charities. EnjoymentWe are a Choir of like-minded singers who enjoy the friendship of our fellow Choir members and who sing for pleasure and who strive at all times to give the best possible performance. We enjoy extending our knowledge of music and choral singing thereby enhancing the quality of our performance. We enjoy the thrill of singing to large audiences, frequently in the surroundings of magnificent buildings. On some occasions we sing with other choirs or in the company of massed choirs. Charities and the CommunityOur aims as a Choir are to perform in Concert, bring pleasure to our audience, and to raise funds in support of Charities and the Community.  From 2010 to 2013 we have raised over £30,000.                   “The NMVC gives me a high not only to sing but to be with a great bunch of lads and comedians”Eric Rice, 1st Tenors...

Contact

Chairman –  John Waller Tel: 01604 740031 Email: chairman@nmvc.co.uk       Concert Secretary – David Walsh Tel : 01604 831455 Email: concertsecretary@nmvc.co.uk       Choir Secretary – Philip Stiles Tel: 01604 643259 Email: secretary@nmvc.co.uk         Enquiry form: Enquiry form Name: * E-mail address: * Phone number: Your enquiry: *    ...