About Us

Darren Clarke

Dareen has played various roles in opera, operetta, musicals and plays up and down the British Isles, North America, Australia, New Zealand and a variety of European countries. Darren has performed with Carl Rosa Opera Company, Opera Holland Park, Dorset Opera, Raymond Gubbay, Birmingham Opera, Mid-Wales Opera, Heritage Opera and at the Aldeburgh and Bregenz Festivals.

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Steve Dunachie

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Ralph Tingle

"I have been with LMVC for about 7 years, having previously been in a mixed choir in Derbyshire.
Monday evening rehearsals are an excellent way to start the week, both singing and meeting up with fellow members.
Darren, our musical Director, has really developed the Choir's range of songs, and it is fantastic to hear, and be a part of, when everyone's hard work comes together in rehearsals and concerts. If you are reading this and at all interested, do come and join us; you will enjoy it and Mondays will never be the same again!".

Dick Tinkler

“I have been in LMVC since 2009. My wife says I always come back from choir in a good mood. Maybe it’s the chat and beer in the pub afterwards! In the winter for me it is a life saver."

Nigel Williams

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Malcolm Rochefort

 "I used to be in a local choral society when we lived in Lancashire, and enjoyed it, but found work too demanding on time to make it viable. When we moved to Ludlow, I was determined to sing with people again. A friend said, 'Why not join us, the Ludlow Male Voice Choir?' I was intrigued, as I always loved the sound of the Welsh Male Choir singing.

It's been great fun with a friendly bunch of people in and around the choir, and taxing but worthwhile learning new songs and techniques. Thoroughly recommended to anyone who wants to give it a go, and don't worry about making mistakes - we all do it, and everyone is understanding. The concerts always bring everyone up a notch, and the sound can be awe-inspiring".

Maurice Cassidy

Not long after I moved to the Ludlow area a few years ago, a friend floated the idea of joining the local male voice choir, and I leapt at the chance. I’d been involved in choral singing at school and university, and recalled not only the buzz after a successful performance but also the camaraderie forged during regular rehearsals.

The LMVC experience has been a joy in both respects. I have also been impressed by the vision of Darren, our Musical Director, and am convinced that even greater things await us in the future.

Bill Sheppard

"Ludlow Male Voice Choir, I feel proud every time I say it.
I have been a member since it started 20 years ago. I just enjoy singing, be good or bad. I’ve had open heart surgery twice and the surgeon told me that singing was one of the best medicines especially for social friendship and to help improve my breathing. 
The atmosphere of concerts with friends, our pianist and efficient MD together with a pint afterwards make this a great hobby well worth trying."

Russell Knapper

I was a member of a successful male voice choir in North Staffordshire during the 1970's and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. 
Having moved twice since then, I finally settled near Ludlow and took the opportunity to join the choir in 2006. I can only echo what the other committee members have said in that participation in singing together is beneficial for physical and mental health, being both enjoyable and sociable. 
If you're interested in joining the choir, don't be intimidated if you can't read music. I'm ashamed to admit that after almost 30 years experience I still can't read a note. However, unless you've got a 'tin ear', you can learn through practise assisted by 4 part recordings.