Felling Male Voice Choir


History

Felling Male Voice Choir was established in 1920 and is based in Felling, Gateshead, in the North East of England. The choir performs throughout the region and also undertakes national and international tours, and has won several major awards.
The choir has its roots in the Methodist Church and promotes male voice singing by developing an increasingly wide repertoire. With music from Palestrina to modern classics.
In 2010 the choir celebrated its 90th year in a joint concert with the Reg Vardy Band.

Notable concerts

The choir has the unique honour of winning the choral competition at the 1951 Festival of Britain.

The choir today

FMVC has a membership of around 80 members, ranging in age from 20s upwards. Their current director of music is Mark Edwards.

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