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Come ‘Down our street’ with Central Youth Theatre on Armed Forces Day

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From 10am on Saturday 30th June, Central Youth Theatre will be performing ‘Down our street’ at Wolverhampton Art Gallery followed by a short (c. 45 minutes) concert by our choir to celebrate Armed Forces Day. We will be performing the Dambusters March, White Cliffs of Dover, Battle Hymn, A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square, Let there be peace on Earth, Keep the home fires burning, Lest we forget, plus a few solo pieces.

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Choir entertains with series of Christmas concerts & seeks new recruits

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The City of Wolverhampton Orpheus Male Voice Choir are to hold a total of four concerts in December, one on December 3rd, then another on December 8th, one on December 14th and a final one on December 15th.

The first concert will take place on December 3rd at Highcroft Hall Care Home, based on Old Fallings Lane, Bushbury, from 7.30pm where the choir will entertain residents ahead of the festive season. The concerts on December 8th and 15th will take place at Sainsbury’s (Wednesfield) based on Rookery Street, close to Bentley Bridge from 3pm. A further concert will take place (with) High Arcal School (at) All Saints’ CofE Church, Vicar Street, Sedgley on December 14.

It is hoped that the concerts will encourage new members to join the choir, which was founded in 1943 and in 2013 celebrated its 70th anniversary.

This edited news originally appeared in the Express & Star. Click here to see.

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Choir serenades Wulfrun Centre shoppers

Posted on July 27, 2016 by | Comments Off on Choir serenades Wulfrun Centre shoppers

Here’s a link to the story published on the Express & Star news website.

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Bobbington Concert

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On 8th July, we performed at the Holy Cross Church in Bobbington. Half way through, the concert included a Jazz Trio.

Holy Cross Church Bobbington (c) Roger Kidd

Holy Cross Church Bobbington (c) Roger Kidd

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Celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday in Bushbury

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On Friday 10th June we celebrated the official 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen with a concert with Compton Hospice Choir at St. Mary’s Church, Bushbury, Wolverhampton. As advertised in the Express & Star.

Throughout the week, Bushbury Parish church celebrated with an exhibitions, a ‘street party’, a tea party & a church service.

Bushbury Queen's 90th Compton Hospice Choir 10Jun2016

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Special concert to celebrate St. George’s Day & HM The Queen’s 90th birthday

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St Georges Day Concert 23Apr2016

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High Arcal School Christmas Carol Service

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The choir were invited to perform at this Carol Service in Sedgley on WednHigh Arcal School logoesday 16th December at 7pm. We have a successful ongoing collaborative relationship with High Arcal School music department. We sang ‘Joy to the World’, ‘Let there be peace on Earth’ & then a medley of carols.

All Saints Church provided the venue for an evening of Christmas variety at High Arcal’s Carol Service. A packed congregation were treated to a carefully chosen programme of songs, carols, band numbers and drama sketches; which showcased the talent and versatility of over 40 performers. The Expressive Arts Faculty would like to thank everyone who supported this most pleasant of community events. – Quote from High Arcal School website

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The Link Christmas Special, Calvary Church, Kingswinford

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We had the pleasure of performing a special Christmas Concert for The Link at Calvary Church, Kingswinford on Saturday 5th December, 2-4pm. Mince pies & mulled punch were provided to get us in the Christmas spirit!

“Gentlemen – and ladies! – thanks so much for entertaining us at Calvary Church (on Saturday afternoon.) Just what we needed to get us in the Christmas spirit, programme spot on, singing superb. May God bless you all richly. Glyn B.

Kingswinford Calvary Concert

Photo of our concert at Calvary Church

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Choir led Wolverhampton’s Civic Carol Service

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WOMVC were proud to lead Wolverhampton’s Civic Carol Service 2015. The service began with Once in Royal David’s City.
After the 1st lesson, the choir sang The Advent Hymn & Joy to the World followed by a congregational carol ‘See him lying on a bed of straw.’
After the 2nd lesson, everyone sang ‘O little town of Bethlehem’ & after the 3rd lesson we sang the Christmas version of Kwmbayah & O Holy Night.
After the 4th lesson everyone sang ‘Hark the herald angels sing’, then after the 5th lesson, the choir sang How great thou art & Let there be peace on Earth.
After the Prayers of Intercession, we all sang ‘O come all ye faithful’ to finish the service.
Pre-Civic Carol Service

The Wolverhampton Orpheus Male Voice Choir will be in fine voice at the city’s annual Civic Carol Service next month.

The traditional service, which is open to all, takes place at Darlington Street Methodist Church on Wednesday 9 December, 2015, from 3.30pm and will be led by the Reverend David Lavender. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served afterwards.

Wolverhampton Mayor Councillor Ian Brookfield said: “We’re looking forward to a fantastic afternoon of song in the company of the Wolverhampton Orpheus Male Voice Choir. This fantastic annual event is sure to get everyone into the festive spirit.”

Entry is free. For more information, call or e-mail the mayor’s office.
Link to story on Wolverhampton City Council website

An edited version of this story also appeared in the Wolverhampton Chronicle (Express & Star) on Thursday 19th November 2015 (p4)

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Concert at Highcroft Hall care home

Posted on November 14, 2015 by | Comments Off on Concert at Highcroft Hall care home

We are looking forward to singing at Highcroft Hall care home (Sanctuary Care) in Bushbury on Saturday 21st November 6.30-8.30pm. The first half of our musical programme will be our more traditional songs and then we’ll get festive in the second half. The entrance price is £3. Refreshments will be available.
Highcroft Hall care home

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