About Us
Who We Are
We are a thriving 60-strong choir from the village of New Mill in the beautiful Holme Valley. Formed in 1991 at a local pub by a former Welsh opera singer, New Mill Male Voice Choir combines strong musical ability with the comradeship rooted in those early days. Our members are drawn from New Mill, the Holme Valley and surrounding areas.
Under the leadership of current Musical Director, Dorian Kelly, with accompanist Emma McKenna, the choir sings to a standard which enables us to take the stage with leading artists. After appearing with the choir at Huddersfield Town Hall, Bass-Baritone opera star Sir Willard White agreed to become our President – a huge honour.
What We Offer
The powerful sound of 45+ male voices in harmony is always amazing, and as singers, there’s nothing quite like the sense of achievement from delivering a crowd-pleasing performance.
Our music offers something for everyone – a mix of male voice classics, evergreen hits, show tunes and folk songs. Our venues range from historic churches to modern concert halls. We perform either as a choir with our own accomplished soloists, or in collaboration with other choirs and musicians. We also perform beyond our home region, giving members and partners the opportunity to explore new places together.
Then there are the times when we’re not performing. Singing together builds camaraderie beyond the concert stage. The post-performance ‘after-glow’ is a chance to unwind in a pub, bar, or local club – often involving singing! We also share a wide range of social, sporting and other activities, and membership forges enduring bonds of friendship.
The choir is very fortunate to be based at the outstanding New Mill Club where we hold weekly rehearsals and enjoy post rehearsal socialising with beer and refreshments.
Our Identity, Reputation and Ethos
Our choir has a strong sense of pride and identity. While members come from beyond New Mill, we are rooted in the village where the choir was formed. The choir enjoys a strong reputation, both locally and among the artists with whom we perform. New Mill Male Voice Choir is genuinely inclusive, so if you join, you’re looked after from day one.
