My guest today is Ray Taylor, Musical Director of the Hexham Male Voice Choir.
The Choir has been singing for well over 70 years, covering a large catalogue of secular and choral music that includes popular modern song and familiar classics. It performs live several times each year, often together with other music groups and choirs. The current membership numbers just over 20.
Ray became Musical Director in 2024, having been a member for about two years. He has a long track record as a member of several prestigious choirs and his vision for the Hexham Male Voice Choir promises to raise its ambition and its profile, including more collaborations with other choirs in the area.
The Choir’s next concert is called The Magic of Music and will be held in Hexham Trinity Methodist Church on Saturday December the 14th. In this episode, the Choir performs two specially recorded classics that will feature in the concert: The Rose and Bridge Over Troubled Water. The accompanist was Zoe Solomon.
Today’s episode also features guest appearances from Ray’s dogs. Perhaps they were auditioning for a choir of their own, or maybe they knew that the podcast is pet-friendly and wanted to get in on the interview. Their hopes on this occasion were dashed. Better luck next time.
Hexham Male Voice Choir rehearses every Thursday evening at the West End Methodist Church. Newcomers are guaranteed a warm welcome and anyone who is wondering if choir singing is for them is encouraged to go along and find out. Information about the choir and its concerts is available on its Facebook page and on its website, https://www.hexhammalevoicechoir.co.uk/.
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