History

The Cornish Federation of Male Voice Choirs was first formed in 1983, inspired by the very first massed concert at the Royal Albert Hall performed during this period. The difficulties experienced in organising this massed concert would have been avoided if there had been a Federation of choirs at the time.

The main objectives of the Federation are:

1 To organise concerts and recitals
2 To encourage composers and arrangers
3 To produce modern arrangements for the furtherance of male voice music
4 To support such charitable institutions as the Federation decides

Over the years a bond of friendship has developed between individuals and their respective choirs which has enabled the Federation to produce many wonderful massed concerts, as well as providing choirs with a forum to discuss mutual problems and aspirations.

Life Members

Harold Miller ISO
Raymond Shaddick
Roger Wills GRSM, ARCM
Ronald Brown

Activities

Among the events arranged by the Federation have been some memorable highlights. Several massed concerts at the Royal Albert Hall have been a wonderful experience for all members involved. Not only is there the thrill of performing in one of the world's most prestigious auditoriums but also the satisfaction of distributing all the profits to Cornish based charities.

In 1992 the Federation staged a Songs of Praise broadcast for BBC Television from Truro Cathedral, with the late Jill Dando as presenter.

Synchronised concerts have been organised in aid of charities. These are arranged to take place at different venues in the County. Smaller massed concerts consisting of several choirs are also arranged for charitable events.

Composers' competitions, with classes 'open' and 'novice', have been arranged, resulting in winning pieces being performed at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall.

Workshop weekends in the art of choral conducting and voice production are aimed at developing both choir conductors and singers.

Each member choir meets regularly, usually weekly, to continue with their own individual programmes. The Federation's role is to bring the choirs together for special events.

The Federation is registered with the Charities Commission - No 2922246