Presentation to ISPCC Childline
Jim Tiernan (Chairman MMVC) and Jimmy Murphy (Treasurer MMVC) presented a cheque today, 2nd May 2018, to ISPCC Childline from the proceeds of the MMVC carol singing activities at Christmas.
MMVC Spring Concert 2018
Our Spring Concert this year was held in the GMIT in Castlebar on the 20th April. Our guest artists this year were Rory Musgrave (Baritone), Mairéad Buicke (Soprano) and Sarah Lyons (Violin).
Originally we engaged Sinéad Campbell-Wallace as Soprano but due to unforeseen circumstances she was unable to attend and we are mot grateful to Mairéad Buicke for stepping in and filling the gap.
The video below (about 20 mins) is a brief synopsis of the concert.
MMVC Workshop 2018
The Mayo Male Voice Choir workshop, which seems to be becoming an annual event, was held this year on the 14th April at the Mayo County Council Training Centre in Castlebar. As last year we were treated to another fantastic workshop under the direction and tutelage of Veronica McCarron of Britain’s Got Talent fame. Born…
Spring Concert 2018 GMIT Mayo Campus 20 April
The Mayo Male Voice Choir are pleased to announce that the Spring Concert 2018 will take place at 8pm on the evening of the 20th April at the GMIT Mayo Campus in Castlebar.
Michael Walshe – Obituary
It was with great regret and sadness that we learnt of the passing of our good friend and fellow choir member Michael Walshe on Sunday last, 9th December. His remains were brought to Kilmeena Church on Tues Dec 11th at 6.30 where the choir were delighted to have the opportunity to form a guard of…
Concert at Castlebar, October 13th, 2017
A lovely clip that captures visually the essence of the concert in the beautiful Christchurch, Castlebar, hosted by the Mayo International Choral Festival, featuring the ‘Amazing Popkoor’ from the Netherlands, the Mayo Male Voice Choir and the Rolling Waves from Mayo. Many thanks to Ger Duffy and the team at Studio X.
Death of Charlie Davis RIP
The death has occurred suddenly of Charlie Davis, son of our esteemed colleague Lar Davis (Baritone section). Reposing at The Coady Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 5 o’clock with removal at 7 o’clock to the Church of the Holy Rosary. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock with the funeral proceeding to Castlebar…
An ‘Amazing’ choir from the Netherlands to perform in Mayo!
Hailing from Holten, a village in the north east of the Netherlands, ‘Amazing Popkoor’ will visit Mayo in October upon the invitation of the Mayo International Choral Festival. Their trip will involve a tour of the West of Ireland culminating in a concert in Christchurch, Castlebar, together with the ‘Mayo Male Voice Choir’ and the ‘The Rolling Waves’ on Friday 13th October.
Formed in 1994, this mixed adult choir has 40 members and their repertoire consists of beautiful renditions of many of the all-time favourite pop-songs, in four-part a cappella arrangements. Directed by Marion Mulders the choir performs regularly at choral festivals and events in the Netherlands and in Europe including Finland and Germany.
Arís Choir – Go the Distance
This video was published on 13 Jul 2017 Arís Celebration Choir’s cover of the Disney song ‘Go The Distance’ which was composed by Alan Menken. Ireland’s Arís Celebration Choir, sing an inspiring repertoire of traditional and modern classics. Under the musical direction of internationally renowned Veronica McCarron, the Arís Celebration Choir is committed to introducing…