Linda Darnell celebrates
50 yrs on the stage.
A Celebration Concert on Saturday 3rd November @ 3pm
in St Michael's and All Angels Church, Underwood
in St Michael's and All Angels Church, Underwood
Hosting Cwmbran MC
@ Jackdale, Chatsworth & Swanwick.
During the weekend of Friday 28th - Sunday 30th September.
We hosted our welsh friends and gave joint concerts with them.
We hosted our welsh friends and gave joint concerts with them.
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Saturday 29th September We gave a joint concert at 7.00pm at St Andrews Church,
The Green, Swanwick. DE55 1AN to benefit the Royal British Legion. We raised over £1600 We would like to thank soloist Jason Darnell for his very professional input into the concert with his 4 songs during the programme. |
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Cwm Bran MC presented PHMVC with a Miners Lamp;and PHMVC reciprocated with a glass vase with a poppy motif.
The concert was followed by an afterglow party and buffet
On Sunday 30th September The two choirs sang a short concert at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
in front of the Duke of Devonshire.
The concert was followed by an afterglow party and buffet
On Sunday 30th September The two choirs sang a short concert at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
in front of the Duke of Devonshire.
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Somercotes
Kirk Hallam
Saturday 12th May @ 7.00pm we gave a concert at All Saints Church KirkHallam.to a very packed church! extra seating had to be put out to accomodate such a large audience!
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Isle of Wight
Friday 4th - Monday 7th May
The Choir's Annual Concert-giving trip. This year (2018) to the Isle of Wight.
Saturday 5th May we sang at the Sandown Methodist Church, York Road Sandown PO36 8ET.fundraising to benefit the Sandown Brownies Group.
Sunday 6th May @ 2.00pm we sang at The Royal British Legion, 2 Collingwood Road, Shanklin, PO37 7LN. fundraising to benefit the Royal British Legion.
Moorlands Nursing Home, Brinsley
OnTuesday 1st May @ 2.00pm. The choir sang songs for Janet Griffiths' 90th Birthday,at request of Janet herself..She is Welsh and likes a good sing! We were delighted to discover that past member and 1st Tenor Ray Smith is currently a resident at the Moorlands Carehome and he was able to sing with the choir as well.
Sandiacre
On Saturday 14th April @ 7.30pm We gave a joint concert with the Phoenix Ladies Choir. at Trinity Methodist Church, Cross Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1HD
Somercotes
n Saturday 10th March @ 7.00pm We sang a Concert in St Thomas Church, Nottingham Road Somercotes DE55 4LY
The proceeds from this concert will directly benefit Somercotes Guides as they plan their trip to India, a life changing experience!
This concert was sponsored by the Derbyshire County Council Community Learership Grant
The proceeds from this concert will directly benefit Somercotes Guides as they plan their trip to India, a life changing experience!
This concert was sponsored by the Derbyshire County Council Community Learership Grant
Jacksdale - Free Concert!!
At 8.00pm on 20th January 2018 We gave a Free Annual Concert at the Dale Club Jacksdale,
This was MD Christine Buxton's last official engagement.
This was MD Christine Buxton's last official engagement.
Kings Mill Hospital
Although this is not a formal 'choir fixture' a number of members join with others and go Carol-singing around the wards.
on Sunday 24th December @ 6.45pm Kings Mill Hospital singing around the wards. Informal evening, Partners, family & friends welcome. and is an occasion recommended to all members and is always well received by patients residing in hospital over Christmas.
on Sunday 24th December @ 6.45pm Kings Mill Hospital singing around the wards. Informal evening, Partners, family & friends welcome. and is an occasion recommended to all members and is always well received by patients residing in hospital over Christmas.
jacksdale
Christmas Social 18th December @ 7.30pm - A time to let your hair down, if you have any left, and have fun! This is a members' social evening and not open to the public.
Somercotes
Saturday 16th December @ 7.30pm we gave another Christmas Concert at tSomercotes Salvation Army DE55 1RB This event is sponsored by Derbyshire County Council Community Leadership Grant.
COdnor
Monday 11th December @ 7.00pm gave Christmas Concert at the Firs Nursing Home, 90 Glasshouse Hill, Codnor, Ripley. DE59QT. Jack Reville, a patron and long-term member of the choir resides here.
Swanwick
Monday 4th December @ 7.00pm We gave another Christmas Concert at the Rowthorne Care Home for Older People
20 Rowthorne Avenue. DE55 1RZ
This event is sponsored by Derbyshire County Council Community Leadership Grant.
20 Rowthorne Avenue. DE55 1RZ
This event is sponsored by Derbyshire County Council Community Leadership Grant.
SWANWICK
We gave a very successful and well-received Joint Concert with the
Derbyshire Constabulary Male Voice Choir
on Saturday 25th November 7.30pm
at St. Andrews Church, The Green, Swanwick,Debyshire, DE55 1AN
a proportion of the concert proceeds benefitted the ‘Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline’ Charity.
hucknall
We sang at Laura Martin's Wedding to Mark at the
United Reform Church,Farley's Grove,Hucknall NG15 6FG
on Saturday 19th August 12.00(noon)
United Reform Church,Farley's Grove,Hucknall NG15 6FG
on Saturday 19th August 12.00(noon)
stanley common
We gave a concert in the United Church of All Saints (UCAS), Belper Road, Stanley Common,
Near Ilkeston, DE76FS onSaturday 8th July 7.30pm
Near Ilkeston, DE76FS onSaturday 8th July 7.30pm
underwood
In St Michaels Church, Underwood we gave a Memorial Concert for Eric Buxton on Saturday 13th May 7.30pm |
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ANNUAL CONCERT TOUR 2017
(Friday 28th April - Monday 1st May)
This year the Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir travelled to Cwmbran SOUTH WALES (The Land of Song!) and gave 2 concerts. A Joint Concert with the Cwmbran Male Choir at the Salvation Army Citadel Wesley Stree Cwmbran Torfaen NP44 3LX on Saturday 29th April @7.00pm
and a Concert in aid of Cardiff Sea Cadets, St. German’s Church Hall, Star Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 1LA. on Sunday 30th April @ 7.30pm |
Jacksdale
We gave Free Concert at the Dale Club, Jacksdale on Saturday, January 21st 2017 at 8.00pm to a 'packed house'. It was good to see so many friends attending including colleagues from other choirs too.
Selston
Christmas Concert at Selston Methodist Church Saturday 10th December, 7.00pm |
Jacksdale
Christmas Social Dale Club Monday 12th December, 7.30pm |
Brinsley
St James Church, Brinsley
Saturday 12th November, 7.30pm
Our MD Christine Buxton, through illness, was unable to conduct the choir for ths concert so Assistant MD Dave Gibbon stood up to the plate to conduct the choir on this occasion. Illness had overcome a number of choir members but the remaining 18voices made a fine sound and sang a full and varied programme. all received generous praise at the end.
Ripley
Joint Concert with 'Yesteryear' Wood Street Methodist Church, Saturday 15th October, 7.30pm |
Jacksdale
Centrepoint, Saturday September 24th |
Sutton-in-Ashfield
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Saturday 11th June - 7.00pm
Joint Concert with the Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir in the United Reform Church, High Pavement, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 1BT |
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This event was about two local Male Voice Choirs coming together to make music. So it was great to do the joint choir pieces together. In that room you could hear the sound that the choir was creating even as a participant (which is not the case in all venues). The singer could hear that the sound was as a male voice choir should be; mellow and stirring. This male voice is an invitation to “Let All Men Sing” and boasts that we are “Stout Hearted Men” but also reveals that true masculinity is tender enough to sing the “Lullaby” and compassionate enough to plead that God will hear the estranged father’s prayer to “Bring Him Home”. The male voice choir tradition is distinctly and unashamedly masculine and we don’t have to be coal miners or rugby players to feel and express that masculinity. In our choirs and in our music we celebrate the man’s voice in harmony and, you know what, the world needs to hear that voice. Well done to all of my fellow choristers from both Choirs.
Credit to the two musical directors Meryl Chambers from Mansfield and Christine Buxton from Pye Hill and to our accompanists, Margaret Ball ( Mansfield ) and Rosemary Jones ( Pye Hill). Without the ladies, these guys can’t do their singing so thanks and appreciation to them. Thanks also to Dave Braithwait, Chairman of Pye Hill MVC and compere for the evening who did a great job. Well done Dave. We also have to give a special mention to our very own Dave Gee, member of both male voice choirs.
Soloists were Colin Smith from Pye Hill whose soaring rich bass carried the old Mario Lanza classic, “I’ll Walk with God” and Ian Grice from Mansfield. Ian’s sweet but piercingl tenor can lift the music in many of our pieces ( “I’m Goin’ Up a Yonder” for example). Well done guys!I have to mention the soloists and duetists, John Wakeland and Phil Robinson from Mansfield hamming it up for all it was worth with their rendition of “The Bold Gendarmes” and especially John, working the audience for comic effect and pretending that his fake moustache kept falling off. You can’t fool me, John. We went from the ridiculous to the sublime with such a moving piece from Colin Dutton & Matt Dobney who carried such sweet expression in their spiritual medley, “Swing Low Sweet Chariot”.
One of the highlights of the evening were the “choir within a choir”, acapella specialists, can’t help but love ‘em- The Gentlemen! I really enjoyed “And So It Goes”. As explained in the song introduction this is one of Billy Joel’s less well-known songs and one I’d never heard before but one I think you need to listen to many times to fully appreciate. Great songs always draw you in like that. Terrific performance from the guys- really polished.
Credit to the two musical directors Meryl Chambers from Mansfield and Christine Buxton from Pye Hill and to our accompanists, Margaret Ball ( Mansfield ) and Rosemary Jones ( Pye Hill). Without the ladies, these guys can’t do their singing so thanks and appreciation to them. Thanks also to Dave Braithwait, Chairman of Pye Hill MVC and compere for the evening who did a great job. Well done Dave. We also have to give a special mention to our very own Dave Gee, member of both male voice choirs.
Soloists were Colin Smith from Pye Hill whose soaring rich bass carried the old Mario Lanza classic, “I’ll Walk with God” and Ian Grice from Mansfield. Ian’s sweet but piercingl tenor can lift the music in many of our pieces ( “I’m Goin’ Up a Yonder” for example). Well done guys!I have to mention the soloists and duetists, John Wakeland and Phil Robinson from Mansfield hamming it up for all it was worth with their rendition of “The Bold Gendarmes” and especially John, working the audience for comic effect and pretending that his fake moustache kept falling off. You can’t fool me, John. We went from the ridiculous to the sublime with such a moving piece from Colin Dutton & Matt Dobney who carried such sweet expression in their spiritual medley, “Swing Low Sweet Chariot”.
One of the highlights of the evening were the “choir within a choir”, acapella specialists, can’t help but love ‘em- The Gentlemen! I really enjoyed “And So It Goes”. As explained in the song introduction this is one of Billy Joel’s less well-known songs and one I’d never heard before but one I think you need to listen to many times to fully appreciate. Great songs always draw you in like that. Terrific performance from the guys- really polished.
Saturday 21st May - 7.30pm
Joint Concert with the Treble Clef Girls Choir, Alfreton
at the All Saints Church, Matlock
DE4 3JG
Joint Concert with the Treble Clef Girls Choir, Alfreton
at the All Saints Church, Matlock
DE4 3JG
ANNUAL CONCERT 2016 TOUR
DERBY
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On Saturday 16th April, at 7.00pm in DERBY CATHEDRAL, Pye Hill Male Voice Choir joined forces with 3 others and Derwent Brass to celebrate:
The programme was brilliantly varied and the whole event was a sell-out; the Cathedral was full!
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SOMERCOTES
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Saturday, 19th March 7.30pm St Thomas's Church, Somercotes Joint Concert with the Erewash Ladies Phoenix Choir |
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Jacksdale
Free Annual Concert on Saturday, 23rd January at 8.00pm
The Dale Club, Jacksdale
the Home of the Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir
The Dale Club, Jacksdale
the Home of the Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir
2015
Alfreton
Saturday 3rd October - 7.30pm
Joint concert with
the Derbyshire Constabulary Male Voice Choir,
St Martin's Church, Alfreton DE55 7AH
Joint concert with
the Derbyshire Constabulary Male Voice Choir,
St Martin's Church, Alfreton DE55 7AH
Christ Church, Ironville
Saturday 4th July - 7.30pm
Casson Street / Bullock Lane, Ironville Derbys. NG16 5NN
This concert included a guest appearance by Quorus, an a cappella quintet based in Nottingham.
Somercotes Salvation Army
Saturday 6th June - 7.30pm Sleetmoor Lane, DE55 1RB
DurhaM 2015
The Choir's Annual Holiday/Concert tour was based in the Durham area this year.
A choir of 20 voices gave 3 fine concerts over the May Bank Holiday Weekend.
The holiday was a happy social event too for the wives & partners who were able to come along.
Durham Community Hall
Friday 1st May - 7.30pm An evening concert for the Bowburn Banner Group. |
Beamish Museum
Sunday 3rd May - Concerts at 11.00am and at 2.00pm in the Village Chapel |
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St John the Evangelist,
Annesley/Kirkby Woodhouse
Saturday 18th April - 7.30pm
NG17 9JE
Selston Methodist Church
Saturday 21st March - 7.30pm
St Michaels and All Angels, Underwood
Saturday 21st February - 7.30pm
Joint Concert with Chiaro di Canto
The Dale Club Jacksdale
The 'Home of the Choir',
Saturday 31st January 2015 - 7.30pm
HOLY Trinity Church, Tansley
Christmas Concert here in Tansley, near Matlock on Saturday 13th December 2014 at 7.30 p.m. |
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During the month of December the choir gave concerts in a number of local Residential Homes, including Peveril Court Sheltered Housing, Ripley and Wren Hall Nursing Home, Selston.
The Choir's Christmas Party took place at The Dale Club, Jacksdale on Monday evening,15th December. It was very well attended by Choir members, wives, partners and friends.
The Choir's Christmas Party took place at The Dale Club, Jacksdale on Monday evening,15th December. It was very well attended by Choir members, wives, partners and friends.
St Helen's Church, Selston
Saturday 22nd November 2014
Joint Concert with the
Derbyshire Police Male Voice Choir
Salvation Army, Sutton in Ashfield
Saturday 27th September 2014
(photo of the S.A.shop in Sutton in Ashfield)
click here to see the website of the Salvation Army at Sutton in Ashfield
St Thomas Parish Church, Somercotes
Saturday 25th October 2014
St Giles Church, Sandiacre
Saturday 12th July 2014 - 7.30 p.m.
Joint Concert with the Pheonix Ladies Choir.
Joint Concert with the Pheonix Ladies Choir.
Ripley Music Festival
Monday 7th July 2014,
All Saints Church, Ripley.
Soldiers Day, Jacksdale
Sunday 22nd June 2014
A special day of tributes and events marking the 100th year since the start of the First World War. We sang at the Service by the War Memorial at 11a.m. Later, at 12.30 a.m., we sang a half-hour concert on the park outside at the Dale Club in Jacksdale. |
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Forest Town Methodist Church, Mansfield
Saturday 10th May 2014
The choir has received a letter of thanks from the vicar for the pleasure the concert gave to the many people who attended.
The choir has received a letter of thanks from the vicar for the pleasure the concert gave to the many people who attended.
Winterton and Caister - May 3,4 2014
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CentrePoint Community Church, Jacksdale
Saturday 8th February 2014
at 7.30 p.m.
A very pleasant concert, particularly pleasing to be performing to a packed house in our own home town.
Dale Club, Jacksdale
Saturday 22nd February 2014
Christine and Eric's 50th Wedding Anniversary
Two-choir event celebrated the occasion very well. Lots of choirs' items and many solos too. Most of us thought granddaughter Rebecca stole the show singing and playing guitar!
Christine and Eric's 50th Wedding Anniversary
Two-choir event celebrated the occasion very well. Lots of choirs' items and many solos too. Most of us thought granddaughter Rebecca stole the show singing and playing guitar!
Salvation Army, Somercoates 2013
Saturday 7th December 2013
Our Christmas Concert was performed here to a 'full house' and was well received.
Somercotes Salvation Army is situated on Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes. DE55 1RB
Our Christmas Concert was performed here to a 'full house' and was well received.
Somercotes Salvation Army is situated on Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes. DE55 1RB
ST LUKE'S CHURCH, LOSCOE
Saturday 23rd November 2013
This was our last concert before performing our repertoire of Christmas Music in the many and various local venues.
This was our last concert before performing our repertoire of Christmas Music in the many and various local venues.
REMEMBRANCE DAY.
Sunday 10th November 2013.
Our President, Edward Holmes laid a wreath on behalf of the choir to-day at the War Memorial service in our 'home' village of Jacksdale, Nottinghamshire. He was accompanied by his wife, Hilda.
Our President, Edward Holmes laid a wreath on behalf of the choir to-day at the War Memorial service in our 'home' village of Jacksdale, Nottinghamshire. He was accompanied by his wife, Hilda.
Trinity Methodist Church, Kirkby in Ashfield
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Sunday 27th October 2013
One of our 1st Tenors, Les Martin, was a proud Grandfather on the occasion of his Granddaughter's Christening. Macey Chantel Black was christened at the 10 o'clock service. |
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH, MATLOCK
Saturday 19th October 2013
Two hours of lovely, harmonious, well balanced male voices singing well known songs, medleys from Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Glen Miller and Perry Como, three wonderful solos and a monologue "Brahn Boots" read by Frank Kenny comprised the varied and well put together programme that appeared to pass ever so quickly. Altogether a truly enjoyable, relaxed evening with the opportunity for the audience to join in singing.
Two hours of lovely, harmonious, well balanced male voices singing well known songs, medleys from Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Glen Miller and Perry Como, three wonderful solos and a monologue "Brahn Boots" read by Frank Kenny comprised the varied and well put together programme that appeared to pass ever so quickly. Altogether a truly enjoyable, relaxed evening with the opportunity for the audience to join in singing.
St John the Evangelist Church, ILKESTON
Saturday 13th July 2013.
This was a Joint Concert by the Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir and the Chiaro Di Canto Choir. Both choirs were conducted by Christine Buxton in an evening of musical contrast that was appreciated by the audience. A significant highlight of the concert was the first public performance by George Bowley who sang ‘Stars’ from Les Miserables. George is a prestigious talent and a bright singing career lies ahead of him.
This was a Joint Concert by the Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir and the Chiaro Di Canto Choir. Both choirs were conducted by Christine Buxton in an evening of musical contrast that was appreciated by the audience. A significant highlight of the concert was the first public performance by George Bowley who sang ‘Stars’ from Les Miserables. George is a prestigious talent and a bright singing career lies ahead of him.
All Saints Church, ripley
Saturday 8th June 2013.
Our Musical Director, Christine Buxton conducted the choir through a full programme of traditional and popular songs accompanied by Rosemary Jones on piano. The choir was introduced by the Rev. Jason Kennedy and Edward Holmes, President of Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir responded to the very warm welcome we received from Rev. Kennedy and an appreciative audience.
Our Musical Director, Christine Buxton conducted the choir through a full programme of traditional and popular songs accompanied by Rosemary Jones on piano. The choir was introduced by the Rev. Jason Kennedy and Edward Holmes, President of Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir responded to the very warm welcome we received from Rev. Kennedy and an appreciative audience.
christ CHURCH, iRONVILLE
Saturday 18th May 2013.
A joint concert with Rolls Royce Ladies Choir attracted a pleasingly large audience. The Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir performed and solos were performed by Les Martin ‘My Way’ and Dave Braithwaite ‘Make You Feel My Love’. The Rolls Royce Ladies Choir performed and solos were performed by Sue Sanders ‘Another Suitcase, another Hall’ and by ‘The Nightingales’ ‘Diamonds are Forever’. Joint items were also performed.
A joint concert with Rolls Royce Ladies Choir attracted a pleasingly large audience. The Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir performed and solos were performed by Les Martin ‘My Way’ and Dave Braithwaite ‘Make You Feel My Love’. The Rolls Royce Ladies Choir performed and solos were performed by Sue Sanders ‘Another Suitcase, another Hall’ and by ‘The Nightingales’ ‘Diamonds are Forever’. Joint items were also performed.
Croydon AND.... - mAY 3-6, 2013
The choir went on tour over the early May Bank Holiday weekend to Surrey. The Saturday concert took place at St. Mary the Blessed Virgin Church, Addington where guest soloist Vivien Easom, Mezzo Soprano performed ‘Silent Noon’ R. Vaughan Williams, ‘June’ Roger Quilter, ‘Love Can Only Tell Thee’ Richard Capell, ‘Ave Maria’ Bach/Gounod and ‘The Holy City’ by Stephen Adams. Vivien has won many awards including the Mario Lanza Opera Prize and was accompanied by the distinguished pianist and conductor Luke Green.
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...WOKING - May 3-6, 2013
The second concert took place at the United Reform Church, Woking. Over the weekend solos were performed by Bill Walker ‘Reviewing the Situation’ from Oliver Lionel Bart, Dave Braithwaite, ‘The Gas-Man Cometh’ Flanders and Swan, Colin Dutton ‘Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes’ and ‘I Believe’; Rosemary Jones ‘If There Were Dreams to Sell’.
St john's church, kirkby woodhouse
Saturday 20th April 2013.
We performed an uplifting programme of traditional songs to a well-attended and appreciative audience.
The solos reflected the various eras of music and popular artists from Russell Watson, Adel and Paul Robeson. The choir were treated to a buffet and drinks as part of the evening and wish to express their gratitude for the hospitality and welcome received from Reverend Mary Essex and everyone who helped with the catering.
We performed an uplifting programme of traditional songs to a well-attended and appreciative audience.
The solos reflected the various eras of music and popular artists from Russell Watson, Adel and Paul Robeson. The choir were treated to a buffet and drinks as part of the evening and wish to express their gratitude for the hospitality and welcome received from Reverend Mary Essex and everyone who helped with the catering.
