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.
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.
2010 EVENTS
20 March - Concert at Silcoates School
26 March - Concert at Brotherton School
24 April - Alice Bacon Centre, Normanton with Chesterfield MVC
30 April - Leeds Town Hall for Garforth Lions
11-13 June Choir weekend in Northumberland
12 June Joint concert with Newcastle MC
26 June - Waterways Festival, Lock Lane, Castleford
24 July - "Songs from the Shows" Hightown Church, Castleford
11 September - Central Methodist Church, Pontefract for Diabetes Centre
25 September - Annual Patrons' Concert, Civic Centre, Castleford
24 October - Leeds Town Hall Spectacular with 4 choirs and a Gurkha Military Band
17 Dec - Christmas Concert, Trinity Meth. Church, Castleford
contact : The Secretary
Brian Dunderdale
3 Westfield Avenue
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4NN
Tel : 01977 702350
Email : dunders5@tiscali.co.uk
