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Goonhavern Choirs
Goonhavern Male Voice Choir – 1926 Back Row: Jack Varker, Will Menhenitt, Will Dunstan, Harold Buddell, Arthur Lucas, Reg Salmon & Jim Rice. Middle Row: Arthur Grubb, Jack Glanville, Will Rowe, Stanley Buddell, Harold Trembath & Ernie Rockett. Front Row: Unknown, Kernick Ellery, Mat Thomas (Betty Dingle’s father), Matthew Hoskin
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Unemployed Miners’ Choirs
The decline in Cornish mining was a terrible time for those who had been employed in the industry. Many former miners formed themselves into choirs and sang at many locations to raise money to feed their families. 1920s: Unempoyed Miners’ Choir (Photo: courtesy Roy Blewett) !920s: Unemployed tin miners from
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Mithian Male Voice Quartet
In the 1930s Mithian had its own musical quartet providing entertainment at various venues. The singers shown in the photograph were Norman Rose, Leonard Tippett (tenor), Franklyn Ennor (base) and Hedley Roberts. The accompanying pianist was Connie Mitchell. Leonard Tippett was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1935 and John
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Nos Da (For Piano and For Male Quartet) by Edwin J Williams
For Piano     For Male Quartet       The CNMA wishes to record its thanks to Alison England, Edwin Williams’ granddaughter, for granting permission for this composition to be included here.
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Oll an Gwella
In 2008 suggestions were made to create a new informal group or quartet … “Newquay’s Canoryan Singers” from within Newquay Male Voice Choir.  All choir members were invited to participate. As a result, a few enthusiasts started to meet with Beverley Carpenter (music teacher) to sing light 4-part arrangements.
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Ventonleague Male Voice Choir
1926: Ventonleague Male Voice Choir formed from the existing Methodist Choir. (Hayle Heritage Centre) The Choir raised funds for the Second World War effort and for many local causes. (Hayle Heritage Centre) Won the Devon and Cornwall Championship many times. (Hayle Heritage Centre) 1956: Disbanded. (Hayle Heritage Centre)   More
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Falmouth Glee Singers
The Glee Singers are small group of men who use a varied repertoire and sing unaccompanied to audiences throughout Cornwall.   1993: Falmouth Glee Singers formed by 12 members of Nankersey Male Voice Choir. Trip to Quimper in Brittany in support of Liskeard Ladies Choir, 2011: Ivor Richardson, Musical Director
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Cornwall Changing Voices / Cornwall Cambiata
2011: Angela Renshaw, Musical Director of this choir at the Cornwall International MVC Festival. 2012: Showcase Concert at Falmouth. 2012: Showcase Concert at the Royal Albert Hall. 13th April 2013: One hundred boys to raise voices in song across Cornwall. One hundred boys will be setting out on two buses
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Truro Choral Society
1962: Truro Singers founded. 1978: Name change to Truro Choral Society. With a membership of about 140, Truro Choral Society is the largest choral society locally. We perform four concerts annually, in Truro Cathedral and elsewhere. The repertoire includes major choral works, some contemporary music and occasional world premieres. An
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Three Spires Singers
Three Spires Singers is a choir that combines a love of the best-known choral repertoire with the excitement of breaking new ground. We make a unique contribution to the region’s music scene by staging major events, performing with world-class musicians, commissioning new works and organising educational seminars. (From its website)
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