Formed in 1974

We are a registered charity in England and Wales (1092404). Our purpose is the study and practice of choral music in order to foster public knowledge, education and appreciation of such music by means of public performances. We have a membership of approximately 35. The Choir performs a number of concerts annually which raise funds for local voluntary, community, church groups and charities. We are governed by a management committee elected at an Annual General Meeting. Click here to find out more about our organisation and management structure.

History

Aughton Male Voice Choir was formed in April, 1974 by the Aughton Ratepayers and Residents Association, which was an ambition fulfilled for the first chairman, Bill Thompson. The First Director of Music was Paul Morris, and the choir consisted of 12 to 16 members.

Jackson Headings

Chairman

“We all love music and enjoy singing and entertaining together within a choir which is blessed with a great music team”

Joanne Fairclough

Accompanist

Joanne teaches private music lessons, daytime and evening to children and adults. Her experience as an accompanist began in the 1970’s working for a ballet and tap school. Since than she has been an accompanist for dramatic societies, choirs, instrumentalists and singers for performances and examinations.

Andrew Lord

Musical Director

Andrew is an accomplished musician on both piano and organ. Andrew has been organist and director of music at St. Andrew’s parish church, Wigan since 1991 , having been the assistant organist for 9 years previously.