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Our next event in Hexham will be our "Celebration of Song for 2026" Concert.
THIS EVENT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 14th. MARCH
Welcome
Est. 1948
The choir performed four songs in the atrium of Hexham General Hospital as part of the switching on of Christmas lights at Hexham General Hospital on Tuesday 25th. November at 4.00 pm. It was a nice start to the festive season and was enjoyed by both the choir members and an appreciative audience.
Due to the proliferation of events and other commitments leading up to Christmas the choir has decided not to perform a 'traditional' Christmas concert. Instead we are having two!
The first was held on Friday December 5th. at 7.00pm in the Hexham Community Centre. This was a relaxed 'Cabaret Style' get together with some favourite pieces from the choir and songs from special guests Ellie Box and James Bell. Our own Ray Taylor sang and Norman Prescott recited the tale of "Albert and the Lion". Chris Watson, our accompanist, played his own stunning arrangement of "Silent Night" on the piano. Seasonal 'nibbles', wine and light refreshments were available and enjoyed by all.
For our 2nd. Christmas event we performed a guest slot for 30 minutes at the St. Nicholas hospital (Gosforth) Christmas event on Thursday 18th. December at 7.00pm. The Jubilee Theatre on the hospital campus is a lovely, intimate setting in which to sing.
We are in the process of preparing our concert programme for 2026. Below is our projected timetable. Venues and concert details are yet to be finalised.
Saturday 14th. March - "A Celebration of Song for 2026"
Saturday 30th. May - "Spring into Summer"
Friday 23rd. October - "Autumn Memories"
Thursday 10th. December - "Winter Showtime"
Further details, venues and ticket prices will be published nearer the concert occurring but please put the above dates in your diaries!
We have recently been informed that the West End Methodist Church which has been our base and rehearsal venue for many years if not decades, is to finally close at the end of April 2026. This is sad news but unfortunately, not unexpected. This means that our concert on Saturday 14th. March, "A Celebration of Song" will be the last ever in our spiritual home. We plan to go out with a bang so please make every effort to come along and support us. Tickets are now on sale!
Events
A Celebration of Song for 2026Sat, 14 MarWest End Methodist Church, Leazes Lane- OPEN PRACTICE NIGHTS - First Thursday every month.First Thursday of every month 7.00 -9.00 pmWest End Methodist Church
- Weekly RehearsalEvery Thursday Evening 7.00 p.m.- 9.00 p.m.West End Methodist Church
Summer Concert July 2022
3tynespodcast December 2024
Town Twinning Event in Hexham Winter Gardens with Noyen, France. June 2025
Summer Concert Corbridge Hub
July 2025
About Hexham Male Voice Choir
Who Are We?
The Choir was formed in May 1948 with the ethos to foster and encourage male voice singing. Seventy years later that core mission has not changed and we actively encourage men of all ages from all walks of life to come and sing with us.
The organisation is non-profit making and exists with the aid of members subscriptions and voluntary donations. We support a wide range of charitable causes throughout the North East, and are happy to help organisations to put on fund-raising concerts (we normally ask for a small fee to help choir funding).
New members are always welcome. Why not join us and discover the enjoyment of singing within our friendly group. We rehearse every Thursday night throughout the year (with the month of August off) from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at West End Methodist Chapel, Shaftoe Leazes , Hexham, NE46 3DF
Registered Charity No: 1202632
Our Musical Director
Ray Taylor
Ray joined us in March 2022 as a Tenor, bringing a wide range of experience singing in different groups, including Hexham Amateur Stage Society and the Northumbria Chamber Choir. And before returning to his home town of Newcastle, he started his own choir in Derbyshire called Chameleon, singing a variety of musical styles.
As an accomplished pianist, Ray has sometimes played for our rehearsals and stood in to lead the choir when needed.
Ray became our Musical Director in March 2024, and has ambitions to develop the musical skills of the members and expand our repertoire.
Friends of the Choir
Throughout the history of the choir we have been fortunate to have had the patronage of many good people from the Hexham area who have been kind enough to support us with annual charitable donations. This regular and predictable cashflow helps the choir with forward planning and gives a small but necessary financial cushion against the vagaries of modern life. During the covid pandemic, for instance, when we could not rehearse, we were able to continue paying an allowance to our professional freelance accompanists for whom music is their livelihood. This outreach into the wider community through our patrons also helps to promote the choir to a wider audience who may not be aware of our activities.
As part of a general revamp of the choir we have decided to drop the slightly dated term “Patrons” and replace it with the simple word “Friends” as in “Friends of Hexham Male Voice Choir”.
We would like to recruit more “Friends” to help secure the long-term funding of the choir and promote the choir generally. Donations start from as little as £25.00 per person or £40.00 for a couple per annum. If you are a UK taxpayer then gift aid can be claimed from donations in full or in part provided certain conditions are satisfied. In return we will provide two free tickets per person (four for a couple) and hospitality to any one of or concerts throughout the year. Friends will also receive regular updates on choir activities, receive invitations to choir social events and will also be acknowledged in our concert programmes, although of course any request for anonymity would be respected.
If you feel that supporting the choir and helping to ensure its future is something worthwhile that may be of interest to you then please complete the “Contact Us” form below in the first instance and one us will promptly reply to you, or speak to any member of the choir.
Join the Choir
New Members Welcome
It’s true – joining a choir is good for the soul. Hexham Male Voice Choir is always on the lookout for new members of any ability; to bring their unique sound and fresh energies to the choir. If you would like to have a try, we’d love to hear from you.
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Contact
Stephen Redhead
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Enquiries 07931 678246
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