CHESTER Male Voice Choir will be joined by one of the UK's top brass bands to mark their 80th anniversary with a concert at Chester Cathedral.
World-renowned Foden's Band will join Chester Male Voice Choir for the concert entitled "Male Voices and Brass" which takes place at Chester Cathedral on Saturday 16th July at 7.30pm.
The concert will be compered by the Choir's newly appointed President, local choir leader, musician and composer Matt Baker BEM.
The choir, formed in 1941 by Fred Warren as The Cestrian Male Voice Choir had originally planned to stage the concert in 2021 but sadly it had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Blair Wilson, Chair of Chester Male Voice Choir said: "Myself and all the current members of the choir are proud to be carrying on the tradition that began 80 years ago, inspired by Fred Warren.
"Fred dedicated a lifetime to the choir, bringing it from its humble beginnings through the halcyon years of Male Voice Choirs when singing membership peaked at 115. We are so very much looking forward to celebrating this magnificent milestone with the brilliant Foden’s Band as our very special guests.
"Our association with the world-renowned band goes back to 1975 and we are delighted they are joining us for this very special night. With our charismatic new President Matt Baker as Master of Ceremonies, we can guarantee a fabulous evening of music and entertainment."
The event will feature a varied selection of popular numbers from both the choir and the band including: "There is Nothing Like a Dame" from South Pacific, "Anthem" from Chess, the march from "The Pines of Rome", Adele classic "Someone Like You", "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables and the Queen anthem "Bohemian Rhapsody".
The choir and band will also be joining forces for some very special performances during the evening. Friends and supporters of the choir and band are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.
Chester Male Voice Choir are also always looking to welcome new members and full details of how to get involved can be found at: www.chestermalevoice.com where tickets can also be booked. Alternatively tickets can be purchased in person at Chester Cathedral or via the Box Office on 01244 500959.
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