Past Concerts by WMC
[Most recent concert first]
Minsterley Town Hall, Shropshire, 16th March 2008
Minsterley Eisteddfod is an annual event held each March; Wessex Male Choir were delighted to perform at the 2008 Eisteddfod Gala concert.
Northleach, Gloucestershire, 16th February 2008
A charity concert for the Northleach parish church appeal.
The Forum, Bath, Saturday 15th December 2007
WMC joined the Silver Ring Choir of Bath for their Christmas concert with special guest Hayley Westenra. This concert also featured the Stockingtops close harmony group and the Bath Rainbow Steel Band.
Westminster Cathedral, London, 12th December 2007
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WMC joined the Crystal Palace Band and the Ealing Choral Society in a carol concert in support of the Parkinson's Disease Society |
This celebration was hosted by PDS president Jane Asher, with readings from Richard Briers CBE, Michael Palin CBE and Phyllida Law
Holy Rood Church, Swindon, 8th December 2007
WMC's second annual Christmas concert, with two guest ensembles: brilliant close harmony group Ten in a Bar, and Pegasus Brass - Swindon's top brass band.
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 1st December 2007
WMC joined in a Last Night of the Proms concert presented by the Rotary Clubs of Swindon.
Valencia, Spain, 19-20th October 2007
WMC enjoyed the hospitality of two Spanish choirs near Valencia.
- 19th October: WMC were guests of Coral Cantarella Jovenalla in Rafaelbunol, as part of their 10th anniversary celebrations
- 20th October: WMC were guests of Agrupacio Coral de Finestrat.
Malmesbury Abbey, 6th October 2007
A joint concert with the Dursley Male Voice Choir in aid of the Malmesbury Tuesday Club.
Holy Rood Church, Swindon, 10th July 2007
WMC'S 6th annual international concert. The special guests were the University of Maryland Chamber Choir from the USA. This ensemble is the University School of Music's most select choral ensemble specializing in music from Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary eras
St Sampson's church, Cricklade, 9th June 2007
WMC made a return visit to the Cricklade Festival , together with Chippenham Male Voice Choir.
Christchurch, Old Town, Swindon, 12th May 2007
WMC performed with Swindon Pegasus Brass at a charity concert in aid of Swindon Foodbank.
Kidderminster Town Hall, 14th April 2007
WMC were guests of the Kidderminster Male Voice Choir at their annual spring concert. WMC enjoyed a warm welcome and the beautiful acoustic of this lovely venue.
Memorial Hall, Wootton Bassett, 24th February 2007
WMC performed a charity concert in aid of the Friends Of New Court Surgery (FONCS).
Warneford School, Highworth, Wiltshire, 20th December 2006
Warneford School Christmas concert. This was a return visit after the school choir joined WMC at it's Swindon concert in May 2006.
Old Town, Swindon, 2nd December 2006
WMC's first annual Christmas concert, together with guests The Janice Thompson Youth Singers and the world-famous Froncysyllte Male Choir from North Wales.
The Froncysyllte Male Choir was recently featured on the BBC news about their hopes to feature in a Hollywood movie!
Malmesbury Abbey, Wiltshire, 18th November 2006
This concert took place in the wonderful setting of Malmesbury Abbey, to benefit The Tuesday Club. This organisation meets in Malmesbury to provide weekly recreation and companionship for people whose chances of social contact are limited by infirmity.
Folkstone, 28th October 2006
This concert was at the invitation of Snowdown Colliery Male Choir, in support of the Rainbow Trust. Snowdown were popular guests of WMC in June 2005 at the Cricklade Festival, and both choirs enjoyed another joint concert.
Llangollen International Eisteddfod, 8th July 2006
WMC were delighted to take second place in the Male Choir competition. Our first visit was in 2004, when we were placed third.
Cricklade Town Festival, 17th June 2006
WMC performed at St Sampson's church, together with close-harmony group "Ten in a bar".
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 13th May 2006
Wessex hosted the world-famous Pontarddulais Male Choir from Wales. The 100 strong Choir are the only choir ever to win 1st place at the National and International Eisteddfod in the same year (2004). The choirs were also joined by the Warneford School Choir from Highworth.
The choirs were delighted to support The Alzheimers Society.
Guildhall, Bath, 25th March 2006
WMC competed in the Mid Somerset Festival. The choir entered 3 classes and took first prize in two categories.
Assembly Rooms, Bath, 24th March 2006
This event was a Water Aid Charity Ball hosted by the Wessex Water Authority .
Bouverie Hall, Pewsey, Wiltshire, 10th Dec 2005
The Women's Institute 90th Anniversary Gala concert.
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 20th Nov 2005
WMC were guests of the Thamesdown Ladies Choir (TLC) in a charity concert in aid of the Prospect Hospice.
Wroughton, 8th Oct 2005
A charity concert in aid of World Hospice Day at Wroughton parish church.
Swindon, 6th July 2005
The 4th international concert hosted by WMC in Swindon. We were delighted to host 'Lihkören', Linkoping University Male Choir from Sweden. This versatile choir performed works in Swedish, English, Finnish, German, and Welsh!
Cricklade, 11th June 2005
A joint concert with Snowdown Male Voice Choir as part of the Cricklade Festival.
Pontarddulais, 21st May 2005
A joint concert with the Pontarddulais Male Voice Choir at Pontarddulais Leisure Centre.
Cornwall, 29th April - 2nd May 2005
WMC took part in the International Male Voice Choir Festival in Cornwall. This festival involved 45 choirs from 10 countries. WMC sang at Truro, Helston, and the Eden Project.
Wootton Bassett, 26th February 2005
A charity concert organised by the Friends of New Court Surgery (FONCS) in the Memorial Hall, Wootton Bassett.
Haydon Wick, Swindon, 19th March 2005
A joint concert with the Collegium Brass Quintet at Haydon Wick Bowls Club.
Wootton Bassett, 11th December 2004
Pontnewydd Male Choir paid a return visit to Wessex with a Christmas theme.
Pontnewydd, 13th November 2004
Excellent concert to a full house at St Gabriels Cwmbran. Wessex combined for a grand finale in this Remembrance Day concert with the Pontnewydd Male Choir
St Neot, Cornwall, 16th October 2004
A joint concert with the Loveny Male Voice Choir.
Penzance, 15th October 2004
A joint concert with the Holman-Climax Male Voice Choir.
Llangollen International Eisteddfod, 10th July 2004
WMC took third place in the Male Choir competition. For photos
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Swindon, 25th May 2004
A joint concert with the Armidale Youth Choir from New South Wales, Australia.
St Asaph Cathedral, N. Wales. 1st May 2004
A joint concert with the world-famous Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir, past champions at Llangollen.
Swindon, 1st March 2004
A St David's Day concert with the Cardiff Arms Park Male Voice Choir. Also featuring harp soloist Laurette Pope.
Bournemouth, 14th February 2004
A concert with the Bournemouth Male Voice Choir at Boscombe, Bournemouth.
Swindon, 31st Jan 2004
A concert with the Aldbourne Band at URC, Upham Rd.
Abbey Meads, Swindon, 16th December 2003
A concert in the Church of Christ the Servant.
Haydon Wick Community Centre, Swindon, 13th December 2003
A concert with the Aldbourne Band.
Brunel Shopping Centre, Swindon, 6th December 2003
Christmas carols and other items, starting in Marks & Spencer.
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 2nd November 2003
A concert for the Royal British Legion.
Cricklade, 18th October 2003
WMC in concert with the Cricklade Town Band to benefit the Home Start Charity at St Sampson's church.
Swindon, 14th July 2003
WMC were honoured to host a concert with The Northridge Singers from California State University. This sensational choir won the accolade "Choir of the World" at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod only two days previously.
Cheltenham, 17th May 2003
WMC win the Cheltenham Orchestral and Choral Societies Challenge Cup.
Bideford, Devon, 26th April 2003
WMC as guests of Appledore Ladies Choir.
Broad Town, Wiltshire, 25th January 2003
Charity concert in Broad Town church.
Abbey Meads Church, Swindon, 17th December 2002
A private concert, for family and friends only.
Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, 16th November 2002
Mayor's Charity Concert at Wootton Bassett Methodist Church in
aid of Burton Hill House School for children with
disabilities.
With guest soloist Stella Rogers.
Holy Rood Church, Swindon, 15th July 2002
A joint concert of WMC with the The Sons of Orpheus - The Male Voice Choir of Tucson, Arizona, USA
This sellout concert was the first major event in Swindon by WMC and established it as one of the premier choirs in the area.
The Sons of Orpheus included this concert in a short UK tour that included the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen. They ably demonstrated the reasons for their international reputation with a program including Verdi, Wagner and Janacek, followed by a selection of cowboy songs, culminating in the theme from Rawhide!
Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, 27th June 2002
A concert with the Cardiff Arms Park Male Voice Choir, with Peter Karrie and other guest soloists.Marlborough College, 1st June 2002
A concert to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II.
A charity concert in aid of SSAFA Forces Help, with The Band of
the Army Air Corps.
Methodist Chapel, Wootton Bassett, 27th April 2002
Our first public concert, with guest soloist Stella Rogers.Abbey Meads Church, Swindon, 18th December 2001
Our first ever concert, for family and friends only.