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- BOMVC Autumn Concert
BOMVC Autumn Concert
- BOMVC Singing Workshop
BOMVC Singing Workshop
On 10 October Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir held a free, open singing workshop as an outreach activity for the local community in its rehearsal space at The Christian Community Centre in Brixham.
The workshop was also intended as part of a recruitment drive to bolster chorister numbers which had reduced significantly since the Covid epidemic. There had been slight increases over the five years since the epidemic but these were counteracted by members leaving, mostly through old age or in some cases dying. The core number remained between 18 and 24.
In its 72 year history the Choir has always been central to Civic activity of the thriving Devon fishing town. As part of a £2000 grant, generously provided by Brixham Town Council to help sustain the choir, £500 was allocated to this workshop. Many existing Choir members came along to support the event and were joined by eleven new participants, who came from across Torbay and beyond. Musical Director Ilana Jacobs started with a comprehensive warmup session and taught the group three new songs. Following this workshop the Choir numbers have expanded by 36%.
- FREE Singing Workshop for Male Voices!
FREE Singing Workshop for Male Voices!
Do you have an interest in singing in a choir or maybe just on your own? Perhaps you just want to find your voice. Then why not come along to a FREE workshop to learn about singing with a choir and in harmony on Saturday 10 October from 1000-1300 hrs. It will be held at the Community Centre, Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8AA. Light refreshments will be provided.It will be led by Ilana Jacobs, a professional singer and our Musical Director. Members of the Choir will be joining in and will act as ‘buddies’ to participants.
You might even end up joining the Choir!
There is no charge for this event which is sponsored by Brixham Town Council.
Contact the Choir Secretary, John Pither (secretary@bomvc or phone 07878 836559)for further information or to book a place.
- BOMVC Performs with Welsh National Opera at Theatre Royal Plymouth
BOMVC performs with Welsh National Opera at Theatre Royal Plymouth
On 23 April BOMVC performed several songs during the interval of a performance of Blaze of Glory by the Welsh National Opera at Theatre Royal Plymouth. The story is about a Welsh Male Voice Choir enjoying a resurgence following a dreadful pit disaster. It has many parallels with our own story.
It was a great privilege to be part of the show and you can see some extracts of the songs by linking to our You Tube Channel below where you can also enjoy many other clips.
https://youtube.com/@bomvc-i7j? - Watch BOMVC Performances
Watch BOMVC Performances
To see examples of the Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir performing take a look at their You Tube Channel by clicking on the You Tube button at the top and bottom of the website or click here.