About Us
Haydock Male Voice Choir is a registered charity dedicated to achieving high standards in choral singing, fostering a love for music, and entertaining audiences. We have strong social and charitable goals, such as promoting well-being among members, raising funds for good causes, and providing a sense of community and camaraderie.
Musical director and Accompanist
We are fortunate to be blessed with a remarkable professional team. Their expertise and dedication to our success ensures that we consistently deliver exceptional results.
Musical Director: Nicole leads the choir with passion, discipline, and musical expertise. Their commitment to excellence helps every singer perform at their best while keeping rehearsals enjoyable and welcoming.
Accompanist: Ruth provides the backbone of every rehearsal and performance, offering musicianship, sensitivity, and support to help the choir deliver its signature sound.
Musical Director
Nicole Boardman
Nicole is a professional opera singer based in St. Helens. Originally from Liverpool, she graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff with a Masters of Music Vocal Degree in 2021. She further honed her skills at the European Opera Academy, Luigi Cherubini Conservatorio in Florence, Italy, and completed a PGCE in Secondary Education at the Royal Northern College of Music.
Nicole joins HMVC as the 11th MD in the choir's history, her tenure starting in January 2025.
Accompanist
Ruth Hollick
Ruth started to learn the piano at the age of five, and later took up the tenor horn and the violin at secondary school and joined the Devon Youth Orchestra. Studying at the RNCM, she graduated in 2003 with a First Class, honours degree, following this with a Postgraduate Diploma, awarded with distinction. She continued her studies for yet another year, as a piano accompaniment scholar, studying with Carole Presland.
While at the RNCM, Ruth joined fellow student Kathryn Eves to form the Hollick-Eves Duo giving recitals throughout the UK and farther afield, performing successfully at competitions and festivals. Amongst their many awards, they gained the RNCM’s highest performing qualification, the “Professional Performance diploma” with Distinction. Ruth has performed extensively as a soloist, chamber musician and accompanist working with many organisations and in renowned venues.
Ruth has been an integral part of the music team at Haydock for many years, and Haydock will always be indebted to Ruth for her talents, patience and professionalism.
We believe in the transformative power of music. Through our performances, we aim to inspire and uplift our audiences. We believe that music has the potential to connect people from all walks of life and create meaningful, lasting memories.
Our Mission
Our mission is to share the joy of choral music with diverse audiences, enriching lives through the beauty of song. We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the tradition of male voice choral singing, and we strive to create memorable experiences that resonate with our listeners.
Our Vision
With a vision of inclusivity and artistic excellence, we aim to be a driving force in the local and regional cultural landscape. We aspire to inspire a love for music, nurture talent, and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of the performing arts.