From Stockholm to St Ives

25th September, 2019
On Sunday 22nd September, Mousehole MVC hosted a concert in St Ives as part of the week long festival. At the concert in the St Ives Theatre were guests from Stockholm, Sweden The Fredskören (Peace Choir). This was their first trip to the United Kingdom and those that attended the concert enjoyed every minute of their singing. The Peace Choir, led by their musical director, Hans Rising have been singing since 1988 and have performed... Read More »

Une Magnifique Prestation!

19th September, 2019
‘A magnificent performance’ was the headline of an article written by Elaine Faucon-Dumont in ‘Le Telegramme’ on Monday 9th September describing the choir’s performance in... Read More »

Mousehole’s Green Heart.

1st September, 2019
On Thursday, the choir participated in the unveiling of a street name in Mousehole. Grenfell Street has been in existence for over 250 years and has never had its name displayed. This all changed when a new street sign was installed by Cornwall Hugs Grenfell. The sign was unveiled as a celebration of the solidarity and... Read More »

Diana Jenkins - Choir Patron

20th August, 2019
Diana Jenkins, still known to the choir, as marvellous pianist, Diana Ford, died on Thursday 8th August 2019. Although Diana last played for us at the Summer Festival concert in 2008 she had been involved since the end of the Second World War! She was just 15 when she played at the Ritz Cinema in a concert when the choir also appeared..... Read More »

Summer Festival 2019

19th August, 2019
On Sunday 4th August, St Mary’s Church was packed with nearly two hundred and seventy guests to listen to Mousehole Male Voice Choir undertake their 87th Summer Festival Concert. This year the choir celebrates its 110th anniversary and as always the choir invite a very special guest to appear alongside the choir. Over the history of the choir, the special guests at this concert have included... Read More »

The Loss Of A Very Special Friend.

7th August, 2019
On Thursday 25th July, Mousehole Male Voice Choir were saddened to learn that they had lost their President, who had been living with cancer for some time. He was someone whom each member of the choir considered to be their friend. Revd. Julyan Drew has been our President since he took over from Douglas Williams in 2012, and has always told us... Read More »

Summer Festival Concert. Guest Artist Shân Cothi

5th July, 2019
The choir’s Summer Concert is not too far away on the 4th August. Our special guest this year is the extremely talented Welsh soprano Shân Cothi. Shân is a versatile classical and music theatre soloist and an experienced... Read More »

Cornwall’s Best Choirs Under One Roof

1st July, 2019
This year’s mid Summer concert finished the week on a high after the week’s low when the choir said goodbye to Arthur Brown, a bass member of the choir for sixty-eight years. Arthur was still present for the concert as his pint glass from the ‘Ship Inn’ was placed on the pulpit with roses in it. A very fitting tribute to a wonderfully..... Read More »

LOSS OF A MOUSEHOLE LEGEND

10th June, 2019
A tribute to Arthur Brown from our Musical Director, Steve Lawry. Mousehole Male Voice Choir have lost one of their finest. Arthur Brown joined the choir in 1951 as a fresh faced youngster, and has been a loyal, keen and enthusiastic choir member ever since. The choir honoured him as... Read More »

Cornwall International 2019: The Competition

15th May, 2019
Competing is like Marmite, you either love it or hate it. Each year, the choir takes a vote on whether to participate in music competitions or not. Based on the choir’s success at the 2017 International Festival, the choir agreed to... Read More »

Cornwall International 2019: Gala Concert

8th May, 2019
The Ninth Cornwall International Male Choral Festival got off to a wonderful start on Thursday 2nd May showcasing the best in male singing, not only from Cornwall but from Read More »

Choir Pays Tribute To Cornish Heroes

2nd May, 2019
Rick, originally from Hayle, was Security Chief for Morgan Stanley at the World Trade Centre and is credited with saving the lives of over 2,500 people, as he evacuated them from the South Tower. Rick Rescorla’s widow, Susan was at the naming ceremony along with family and friends, and unveiled the plaque in honour of his memory. Following the 9/11 attack Rick led people down the stairs to safety and whilst doing this he.... Read More »

Penzance Gala Concert

2nd March, 2019
It is now only two months to the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival. As always, Mousehole Male Voice Choir will be hosting one of the Regional Gala Concerts in Penzance. And are we all in for a.... Read More »

Support For Local Charities

15th February, 2019
Christmas does seem like a long time ago, especially since the choir’s Christmas concert. It was lovely to be able to have the restored east window as a backdrop to this wonderful and special occasion. Each year the choir identifies two charities which benefit from the proceeds of this concert. For the 2018 concert the choir gave.... Read More »
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