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Perth Male Voice Choir

About Our Choir

Perth Male Voice Choir (PMVC) is a community and performance choir singing in four-part harmony, under the leadership of our Musical Director Simone Bishop. We are based in Western Australia and routinely perform throughout the Perth Metropolitan area. In addition to organising our own concerts, we are available for hire for concert performances, weddings, funerals and corporate events.   Our Patron is The Hon. R.C. (Bob) Kucera.   We look forward to entertaining you in the near future.

Our History

The Perth Male Voice Choir (PMVC) traces its roots back to 1926 when members of the Commercial Travellers Association (CTA) in Perth formed a Concert Party with the aim of raising money for charities. This Concert Party was comprised of a choir conducted by Mr O. G. Campbell-Egan, and a small orchestra conducted by Mr. H.J. Otto. It was the choir section that became known as the Commercial Travellers Association Choir (CTAC). The Choir principally sang in the Welsh Male Voice Choir tradition, i.e. adult males singing in four part harmony with Bass 2 (the lowest pitch), Bass 1, Tenor 2 and Tenor 1 (the highest pitch), usually with piano accompaniment. In1983 the Commercial Travellers Association moved from its Perth offices as a new venue for choir rehearsals was required. A suitable venue was found at the Subiaco offices of the Royal Commonwealth Society and the Choir, by then under Musical Director Mr Edgar Nottage, changed its name to the Royal Commonwealth Society Male Voice Choir (RCSMVC). In1998 the Choir moved to the Bob Daniel Community Centre in Inglewood for rehearsals, and in 2000 the Choir changed its name to the current Perth Male Voice Choir, (PMVC).

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Throughout its long history the Choir has raised money for worthy charities by entertaining audiences with “bel canto” singing, which emphasises beauty of tone and phrasing and agility and ability to take high notes without strain. The Choir encourages members to dress and conduct themselves as gentlemen, and to foster friendship and collegiality, all leading to a positive social experience for members and audiences. The Choir also actively recruits new members, while retaining existing members, to ensure that the Choir flourishes.

Rehearsal Location
  • Bob Daniel Community Centre
  • 895 Beaufort Street
Why You Should Join

We currently have over 40 members but are still seeking new members and would encourage men of all ages to come along to a rehearsal and experience the joy of singing. PMVC is not an audition choir. Whilst some singing experience and an ability to read music are desirable, they are not essential. The most important attribute is enthusiasm.

 

  • We sing in four-part harmony with piano accompaniment.
  • We hold weekly rehearsals under the leadership of a professional Musical Director.
  • We dress and conduct ourselves as gentlemen.
  • We work as a team to deliver polished performances.
  • We aim to undertake at least 12 public performances per annum throughout the Perth Metropolitan and Regional areas.
  • We continually update our repertoire, to include traditional and contemporary music sung in the "male voice" style..
  • We actively recruit new members and retain existing members to ensure that the choir flourishes.
  • We operate on a cost-effective and sustainable basis.
  • We foster friendship, collegiality and a positive social experience.
Additional Info for Choristers

We hold rehearsals at 7:30pm on Wednesday evenings in Inglewood.

 

We have a varied repertoire including traditional Welsh male voice classics, songs from the shows, and contemporary pieces.

 

The Annual Membership Fee for 2017 is $320.00 (the same as 2016), which may be paid as a lump sum or on a quarterly basis.

Our Mission

To foster friendship and collegiality, all leading to a positive social experience for members and audiences.

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