On Saturday the 20th of May members of the Mayo Male Voice Choir were treated to a fantastic workshop under the direction and tutelage of Veronica McCarron of Britain’s Got Talent fame. Born in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, Veronica is a BMus, Dip Mus Ed Graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music in Glasgow and University of Perth, Western Australia. She has been teaching for 43 years during which time she has taught in Scotland, Australia, the United States and most recently at the Presentation Secondary School in Kilkenny, Ireland. She has now retired but still travels from Donegal to tutor the choir. From the moment she arrived at the Presentation Secondary School Kilkenny, her passion and enthusiasm for music captured the imagination of the students. Year after year her choirs have achieved the highest honours in some of the most prestigious competitions.
A.G.M. Mayo Male Voice Choir 2016-2017
On Thursday the 1st June, 2017 at 8 pm (20:00 hrs) the Annual General Meeting of Mayo Male Voice Choirs will be held at the Parish Centre, Castlebar, Mayo. (Old St Gerald’s College across from the church, up the steps – not Family Centre)
Agenda
1. Minutes of A.G.M 2015/2106
2. Matters Arising
3. Secretary’s Report
4. Treasurer’s Report
Mayo Male Voice Choir May Notes.
From: Martin Carney, PRO, MMVC Springtime in Ballintubber Abbey. Venue, setting and atmosphere chimed on an evening when the historic 800 year old church played host to the Mayo Male Voice choir’s springtime concert. The ancient abbey reverberated to an eclectic, enjoyable and riveting selection of music and song. The evening was enhanced with the…
The MMVC Annual Spring Concert 2017
Mayo Male Voice Choir held their annual Spring Concert at Ballintubber Abbey, Co Mayo on the evening of the 27th April.
The concert was ably compèred by Frank Forde and we played to a full house. We were supported by two superb artists, Ross Scanlon – a strong tenor, and Emma Nash – an amazing soprano of whom Frank Forde, our compère, said “We have heard an angel in the Abbey tonight”.
Mayo Male Voice Choir Spring Concert
On Thursday April 27th the Mayo Male Voice Choir will perform its Springtime concert in Ballintubber Abbey at 8.00 pm sharp. Comprising men from parishes throughout the county the choir has for a number of years provided audiences with a rich and varied selection of melodies that reflect different musical traditions and genres. The occasion…
Danny McGuiness – 30th January 2017 RIP – Obituary
It is with great sadness that we recall the passing of one of our founder members and President Danny McGuinness at Belvilla Community Unit Mount Carmel Dublin on 30th January 2017. Danny, born in Liverpool in 1924, was a well known personality around the town having been in business in Cornanool Castlebar prior to his…
Presentation to Mayo Cancer Support Rock Rose House.
Presenting a cheque for €650 to Mayo Cancer Support Rock Rose House, the proceeds of our Christmas Carol Singing at Tesco Castlebar, were Luke O’Malley, Jimmy Murphy, Michael Tiernan, Tricia Greavy, Pat Friel, Jim Tiernan and Jackie Clarke
Danny McGuinness – Funeral Mass
The funeral Mass for our President, Danny McGuinness took place yesterday, Thursday the 2nd Feb, 2017, at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar at 11 am. The Mass was well attended by his family and former work colleagues and of course the Mayo Male Voice Choir was in attendance. In addition to the usual…
60 Members of Red Army Choir die in air crash
It is with great sadness that we learned of the death on Christmas Day of 60 members of the Red Army Choir in an air accident whilst on their way to Syria to perform for the troops.
A Russian military plane carrying 92 people, including dozens of Red Army Choir singers, dancers and orchestra members, crashed into the Black Sea on its way to Syria on Sunday, killing everyone on board.
Homecoming Ireland West Airport, Knock
TapSnap #welcomewest A couple of images by TapSnap at the Homecoming Ireland West Airport, Knock Ethereal floating David and Don because we were wearing the green jackets. The photo is taken on a green screen background which is replaced by a graphic, but as we were wearing green much of us was also replaced! You…