This recording and sleeve notes kindly provided by Chris Trevena at Sounds Like Cornwall.
Soloists: JEAN CAMPS TERRY RAWLINGS (Mezzo Soprano) (Tenor)
Accompanists: DORIS BULLOCK
Musical Director: HAROLD TRELOAR
Rhythm Section Percussion: PETER OATEY
Piano: ERNIE BAWDEN
Double Bass: HAROLD PALLETT
Side One:
1. THE MALE VOICE CHOIR (A novelty song of choir argument)
2. THE GYPSY (A simple but telling Romany song)
3. AMEN (Negro Spiritual)
4. WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDROUS CROSS (Soloist: Jean Camps accompanied by Choir)
5. AURA LEE
6. ROCK OF AGES (Saxophone Solo: Harold Treloar)
7. KEEP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD (Negro Spiritual) (Solo Voice: Ron Lane)
8. IN THE GARDEN (An American arrangement for Choirs)
Side Two:
1. IF I WERE A RICH MAN (From Fiddler on the Roof) (Solo Voice: Clive Jago)
2. A BROWN BIRD SINGING (Soloist: Jean Camps) (Accompanied by Choir) (One of Haydn Woods sweetest songs)
3. THE FLORAL DANCE (Especially for Cornish Folk away from home)
4. WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD (Made famous by Louis Armstrong)
5. BECAUSE (Saxophone Solo: Harold Treloar)
6. CRYING IN THE CHAPEL (Soloist: Terry Rawlings) (Accompanied by Choir)
7. JESU LOVER OF MY SOUL (Tune Elsie — Composed by Joseph Stubbs in memory of his daughter)
St. Dennis Male Voice Choir
The St. Dennis Male Voice Choir made their first “In the Male Voice Mood” in 1974 and now following popular public demand this second record was made with the intention to provide the listener with a different sound, hence the inclusion of the Rhythm Section in some of the items. Many of these songs were specially arranged by Harold Treloar both for the Choir and Soloists. The Choir wished to dedicate this record to Harold Treloar who has now emigrated to Canada to join his family. following 20 years as Musical Director. Harold will be remembered also as an outstanding saxophonist. and the record includes two tracks highlighting his accomplished playing and arrangements. . The Choir has a tradition of long service, as one of the Founder Members Mr. Arnold Best is still singing with the Choir. and has been since its formation in 1922. and has an outstanding record for attendance at rehearsals and concerts. The choir now numbers 66 members who are drawn from the district surrounding the village of St. Dennis, many of whom work in the China Clay Industry. The Choirs Principal Guest Soloist Mrs. Jean Camps has also a long and outstanding association with the Choir and together with their accompanist Miss Doris Bullock have given a tremendous amount of their time to the St. Dennis Male Voice Choir. and by so doing have contributed greatly to the success and popularity of the Choir at their many concerts throughout the country.
Since their last record the St. Dennis Male Voice Choir has found great acclaim both on the Concert Platform and in the Competition field, following their success at the International Eisteddfod held at Llangollen in July 1978 when they came second.
Finally, the Choir wish to take this opportunity to thank all their many supporters. patrons and friends for their continued support and encouragement, without which the making of this record could not have been possible.
RECORDING ENGINEER: GERALD ROWE assisted by GEORGE LANGFORD Manufactured by Sound News Studios, 18 Blenheim Road, London W4 1ES
Harold Treloar