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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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Four Lanes Male Voice Choir
Much of the material for this potted history has been taken from Four Lanes Male Choir 1944-2012 written by Roy Blewett – we recommend it for a much fuller history.   Autumn 1944: Four Lanes Male (Glee) Choir formed with 16 members. 1944-1969: Wilfrid Brown, Musical Director. Mrs Lottie Williams,
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South West Electricity Board Male Voice Choir
1983: Took part in the 1,000 Voice Concert at the Royal Albert Hall. 1984: Disbanded.     We are in need of more information about this choir so If you would like to add to this page then please leave a comment and we will be in touch.   This
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Liskerret Male Voice Choir
1993: Liskerret Male Voice Choir formed. The Choir is based in Liskeard with members from far and wide. Performed in Yorkshire. Kent, Bath, Oxford, the Lake District, Wales and Hereford. Sung in York Minster, Rochester and Worcester Cathedrals. 2011: Roy Wilton, Musical Director at the Cornish International MVC Festival. 2011:
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Mousehole Male Voice Choir
Mousehole Male Voice Choir is the second oldest Male Choir in Cornwall. 1909: Formation date. Formed in the autumn by a small group of men and boys. An old net loft in Mousehole was used for a practice room with the purpose of learning carols to sing during the Christmas
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Cornwall Boys’ Choir
2008: Cornwall Boys’ Choir formed. Involves boys from the age of 8 to approximately 12. 2011: Angela Renshaw, Musical Director at the Cornwall International MVC Festival. 2011: Angus Webster, Accompanist at the Cornwall International MVC Festival. 2012: Guests of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain in their Wordsong Gala
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