Since our formation in Autumn 2001, our commitment to continual improvement has led us to recognise the value of entering choral competitions. Here is our record, with adjudication summaries:
"The simplicity and ease with how you engage your audience is outstanding"
"...the energy in delivery was superb throughout"
"...dramatic contrasts and colours that were thrilling"
"Lovely ease of communication... beautiful singing with great warmth"
"One of the finest male choirs I have heard in a very long time" - Jeffrey Wynn Davies, Adjudicator
"Your performance was marvellously effective, and balance between the parts finely judged. The choral tone was soft-grained throughout and the intonation very secure with all modulations managed effortlessly. This was choral singing of the highest order - Bravo!"
"The choir is so well disciplined, and the shading and expressive tone is a credit to your conductor, who has weaved you into this amazing machine capable of tremendous huge or sensitive sounds."
"A beautifully disciplined performance which was musically conceived with considerable musical integrity. You followed all the composer's wishes to the full."
"A serene quality of sound."
"A very good performance overall."
"A very comfortable, smooth, clean choral sound, without force; consistent and disciplined... very effective... very secure and musical performance."
"You have good range of colour, good blend, and a natural sense of ensemble and rhythm"
Wessex won the Male Choir class at the 2008 Jersey International Choral Festival
Wessex won three classes in the 2008 Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts, plus the coveted Gold Cup for the outstanding choir of the festival.
"An exciting and attractive performance, with good balance and quality, producing a gorgeous sound with great control and a demonstration of a real love of singing"Wessex also achieved the highest mark out of all the UK Male Choirs in 2006 at Llangollen.
"Very good choir ! You rose to the challenges in your first piece with a strong, vibrant performance... fine vowel projection and diction with successful chording...well done !"
"Rhythm was first class and blend again impressive"
"Diction was very good as was blend and balance...plenty of vigour. First class ensemble and dynamic shading"
"Very fresh, lively sound, good atmosphere, clear lines, effects well shaped, good control. Crisp rhythm... very correct singing with good blend and understanding"
"The choir sang with precision and skill. Every detail was totally unanimous, compelling and performed with great energy"