1929: Tintagel Orpheus Male Voice Choir formed. 1929-1955: Jack Thomas, Musical Director – a Welshman who moved to Tintagel to quarry slate. 1950-2000: Sheila Flower, Accompanist. 1955-1962: Cliff Inman, Musical Director. 1962-1968: Arthur Biddick, took over the baton until 1968-1989: Mel Rowe, Musical Director. 1983: Took part in the
Tony Mansell
- 25 July 2022
Much of the material for this potted history has been taken from St Stythians Male Voice Choir – A Brief History by S J Stephens and we recommend it for a fuller history. 1913: A male choir was formed in Stithians. J H Bowden, Musical Director. First World War:
- 24 July 2022
1921 – Newlyn Male Voice Choir 1921: Newlyn Male Voice Choir formed. 1921: The Newlyn Male Voice Choir first performed to raise money for the family of a quarry worker who had died. 1921: Mr Thomas, Musical Director. 1960 to after 1980: Mrs Marion Rae, Accompanist. 1980: J D
- 23 July 2022
Information has been taken from the Pelynt Male Voice Choir website. 4th October 1966: Formation date. 1966: Musical Director, Clifford Eatwell. 1983: Took part in the 1,000 Voice Concert at the Royal Albert Hall. 1988: Denzil Rowe, Musical Director. (1988 prog) 1988: Robert Whatty, Accompanist. (1988 prog) 1996: John Trethewey,
- 23 July 2022
1983: The Cornish Federation of Male Voice Choirs was formed. Its formation was inspired by the 1983 massed concert of Cornish male voice choirs at the Royal Albert Hall. Its objectives: To organise concerts and recitals To encourage composers and arrangers To produce modern arrangements for the furtherance of
- 23 July 2022