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Liverpool Anglican Cathedral This Summer, Haydock Male Voice Choir were delighted to be invited to perform at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, the largest Cathedral in the UK.
After a successful concert, we a thrilled to announce that we have been invited back – watch this space for future concert dates!
Up Holland Concert 2025 
Welcome to our new Musical Director!
Haydock MVC is delighted to welcome the 11th person to lead the choir in its almost 102 year history, Nicole Boardman, who officially joins us as MD this January! Nicole brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked with the Welsh National Opera and the National Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company among others and has also performed at the Royal Albert Hall, including the Last Night of the Proms.
Discussing her appointment for a press release on the St Helens Star website, Nicole said: “I’m really looking forward to starting with the choir and to continuing the high standard set by (former musical director) Dan Craddock. I’d really encourage any male voice singers from St Helens and beyond to come along to a rehearsal to hear the choir sing, and to see if joining the choir is right for them. We’ll be starting a new programme in January, so it’s an ideal time to join.”
Rehearsals recommence on Tuesday 7th January, 7pm, at Ormskirk Street URC, St Helens, and it is indeed an ideal time to join the choir for our new era, so if any interested men, or any former members who haven’t been for a while, are interested in seeing what the choir has to offer, or if you want to start a new hobby for the New Year, come down to our rehearsal, have a listen, chat to the men, you may even get a cake and a brew at the interval! We’re a friendly bunch, we love singing, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for HMVC under Nicole, so come and join us for the ride!
End of an Era **After 10 incredible years, our Musical Director Dan Craddock will be stepping down at the end of 2024.**
Dan recently wrote to the choir to let them know of his intentions. He said:
*”When I first joined HMVC as a 21-year-old, I was just starting out in my career. The men of this choir have allowed me to grow not only as a musician but as a person. You’ve taught me humility, leadership, and friendship. You’ve pushed me in ways I never imagined, and for that, I am eternally grateful. This choir has shown me the true meaning of family, as you have watched and supported me in growing my own. Our concert with Roberts Bakery Band was a real highlight, having my own son in the audience.
But most of all you’ve allowed me to work and form a friendship and partnership with one of the most talented accompanist I have ever had the pleasure to work with Ruth . The consummate professional whose support has been incredible! Thank you.”*
Dan has taken over 1000 rehearsals and just under 150 performances with the choir. He has led us through some difficult challenges over the last 10 years, but we must remember the successes too, especially our impressive win in the Isle of Man in 2019.
As we look to the future, we will soon be posting an advert for a new Musical Director to be the 11th in the choir’s history, starting in 2025.
FIND YOUR VOICE! Ladies and gents, today we present our new, FREE singing course for men, FIND YOUR VOICE! Starting at the end of May, this 6 week course with professional tuition is suitable for anyone, no matter your level of singing experience, even if you have NONE! To sign up for this FREE course, contact Steve at committee@haydockmvc.com or fill out our form by clicking HERE!
Tickets for Christmas concerts going FAST! We have two Christmas concerts at the Haydock Conservative Club coming up as usual, and as of this morning our concert on 20th December is officially SOLD OUT! But we still have some tickets left for the 13th, so if you want to come to one of our fantastic Christmas concerts, get in touch with our treasurer NOW on 07890023563 so you don’t miss out!
HRH Queen Elizabeth II Everyone at Haydock MVC sends our condolences to the Royal Family and the whole nation at the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
We have filmed a tribute to the Queen, which we present to you here.
Latest 200 Club draw tonight! Our latest monthly 200 Club draw will take place LIVE tonight at 8.30pm, on the Haydock MVC Facebook page!
If you’re not already a member and want to know more, check out our 200 Club page right here on the website, or contact committee@haydockmvc.com for more details! You have to be in it to win it!
A great night at the Gustaffson Launch Party
This last Saturday, our friends at
Gustaffson Music held a highly successful launch night for their debut E.P, and longstanding Haydock MVC Top Tenor John Greenall was on hand to get a drink or two, and also to give this brilliant report on the night:
On Saturday 20th August 2022, the famous Jacaranda Club in Liverpool echoed to the Sound of the very gifted alternative Rock Group Gustaffson supremely led by talented Actor/Songwriter and lead singer Andrew Gower as they celebrated the launch of their debut E.P. “JACARANDA”. The packed audience, mainly Andrew’s family, friends and group supporters including Craig Potter, Producer from ELBOW, were treated to a live performance of all four tracks on the E.P. I managed to have a chat with Andrew prior to them going on stage, highlighting the contribution of Haydock MVC on a couple of the tracks. We provided backing track inserts on “Kingdom” and “Night People”. Andrew very kindly acknowledged the important contribution from Dan Craddock and the guys from Haydock MVC. I am proud of my very long association with Haydock MVC and the very progressive attitude to modern day Tenor/Bass Chorus. Under Dan’s leadership, we are experimenting quite successfully with confident Acapella singing and are always willing to expand on our wide and varied repertoire. Check out the E.P. on Spotify, Apple Music etc… It’s worthy of a good listen. The guys from Gustaffson are really going places, as are Haydock MVC of course! Young tenor/ bass enthusiasts are always welcome here at Haydock.
John Greenall
Big thanks to John for that report, and as he says, if any young tenor or bass singers are interested in seeing what we’re about, the singing workshop is only a short time away now, so get in touch at committee@haydockmvc.com for more information, and to secure your place!
The Singing Workshop is back! Ever wanted to join Haydock MVC but not known where to start? Our singing workshop is for you! Starting on 6th September and running for six weeks across both our weekly rehearsals, you’ll get a welcome pack with a handbook, sheet music and more, and be assigned a mentor in your section to help you get used to choir life! For more information or to book your place, contact committee@haydockmvc.com now!
