Founded in 1926 during the General Strike, CMVC was formed by choristers from several church choirs within the town. The Choir under its present conductor, Geoff Cox, has greatly improved over the past several years, with many festival successes. The strength of the Choir,which currently stands at around 55, is due in no small way to the Choir's improved standards. CMVC has sung in many prestigious venues, including The Royal Albert Hall, York Minster, Selby Abbey, Sheffield Arena, Leeds Town Hall and Wakefield and Ripon Cathedrals. More recently the Choir has appeared on the BBC One Show
We perform at concerts,churches,wherever and whenever on request. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Choir or would like to book a concert, please contact our Secretary for details. We are always on the look out for new recruits and a solo quality voice is not essential. Basically all you need is the ability to sing in tune. If you are interested in singing with us why not drop in to one of our rehearsals at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Castleford on Friday evenings between 7.30 & 9.30 pm. You'll be assured of a friendly welcome.
2012 EVENTS
18 Feb- Concert at Barwick-in-Elmet
24 March - Leeds Town Hall with other MVCs and Russian Army Band
8 May - Joint concert at Castleford Academy
10-14 May - Choir trip to Dublin
12 May - joint concert with Dublin Airport singers in Dublin
28 July - "Songs From the Shows" at Hightown Chirch, caastleford
11 Aug - concert with Read's Warblers at Central Methodist Ch. Pontefract
8 Sept - Joint concert with Read's Warblers at Goole Theatre
22 Sept - joint concert with chesterfield MVC at Chesterfield
Annual Patrons' Concert to be confirmed
10 Dec - Christmas concert at King's Croft Hotel, Pontefract
If you require further details of any of our concerts please contact the Secretary
contact : The Secretary
Brian Dunderdale
3 Westfield Avenue
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4NN
Tel : 01977 702350
Email : dunders5@tiscali.co.uk
