Join Us
- Do you enjoy social events?
- Like to learn something new?
- Like a proper challenge?
We are confident you will join the whole experience. The choir are extremely friendly and there is no need to audition - we let you learn at your own pace.
When you experience the thrill of singing with other people you will be glad you took those first steps.
Dove Holes Methodist Church, Monday evenings at 7.30pm.
In full voice
Hire Us
- For family events
- For special occasions
- For social gatherings
We are available to hire for individual concerts, private functions, weddings and funerals, indeed any gathering where music is required.
Our rates are very reasonable.
Italy awaits
Not so wise monkeys
Performing at Derby Cathedral
Joining the choir
Many men think they can't sing, won't be as good as the others, don't like their voice, are afraid of trying something new, are reluctant to attempt a new skill in front of others or think they need to understand music. We embrace all those fears and doubts and we are offering to train you.
Everyone was once a beginner. You don't need any musical knowledge or experience and you won't be asked to sing solo. It is quite alright to be a bad singer (chances are you won't be) before you learn to become a good singer; never be frightened or feel you are not good enough.
If you sing in the car or shower you are on the right track, so come along and give it a go.
The name can be off-putting can't it? For many people, 'Male Voice Choir' evokes images of men standing on a windy hillside singing Men of Harlech. Chapel Male Voice Choir is not like that.
No auditions are necessary
Under the baton of the M.D.
Not only is our music diverse - spanning everything from Faure to Les Miserables - but the diversity of our members' ages and interests means that CMVC has something for everyone.
If you are male, enjoy singing and good company, we would urge you to consider becoming a member of the choir.
Just bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. If you decide to give it a go (you can do so without any initial commitment) you will receive a warm welcome, and plenty of support.
We will supply you with CDs or MP3s to learn from and you will be assigned a designated member of the choir to give advice and help when needed. Though some choir members do read music, many don't and that doesn't matter at all as pieces are learnt note by note.
Rehearsals are held every Monday evening at 7:30pm at Dove Holes Methodist Church ( SEE MAP ABOVE ) and last for two hours.
We are pleased that our strong local connections have resulted in the Choir being sponsored by Chapel bar and restaurant REMS. Here two of the Choir members proudly display their newly embroidered REMS sweatshirts.
Some words from our boys
No matter what sort of day I’ve had, I always feel better after going to a rehearsal...well, nearly always!
Geoff (1st Tenor)
It is great friendship with a group of men who enjoy singing, and it's healthy. It's just good for you
David (Bass)
The choir brought me up
Edward (Baritone)
That’s one of the challenges the choir rises to, blending together all these different people
Martin (1st Tenor)
I like being a member of the Choir because of the camaraderie, and it is completely different from everyday life
Andrew (2nd Tenor)
It’s like that old TV series Cheers, a place where everybody knows your name. Even before you open your mouth to sing, you feel part of it
Ray (Baritone)
I enjoy the Choir because of the teamwork, the sense of creating something, and the fact that singing makes you feel good
Tim (Bass)
A brief history of the choir
The Choir was formed in 1918 by young men returning from the Great War, and was originally known as Chapel en le Frith Ex-Servicemen’s Choir – although soon afterwards it widened its membership base and became Chapel en le Frith Male Voice Choir. The first long serving conductor was Tom Longson, who held the position for thirty years, until 1949.
During World War II, CMVC’s membership was much reduced as many members were away on active service, but the choir still managed to stage a number of fundraising concerts for charities such as TOC H, with very well-known singers of the day such as Dame Isobel Baillie, Heddle Nash and Norman Allin.
In 1951 the choir appeared on Wilfred Pickles’ radio show Have a Go and continued its commitment to concerts in the High Peak area - by its 50th anniversary in 1968, CMVC was giving thirty concerts a year.
In 2015 the choir even appeared on the BBC TV series Pointless when a choir member appeared on the show. When he was stumped, he gave the choir as an answer, and hey presto! fame for the choir on national TV.
Membership has fluctuated since the '70s, but the choir has developed strongly from the beginning of the 21st century and, as we move into its second century, the choir’s numbers are in rude health and fine voice. Under the musical direction of Alison, and ably accompanied by Celia Maylor, we look forward to the next 100 years!
Our Pointless claim to fame!
And here we are...
In all our glory
Singing INSIDE a Kelpie
