THE PERTH MALE VOICE CHOIR ASSOCIATION INCORPORATE

Should you happen to be in the vicinity of the "The Bob Daniel Centre" in Inglewood on most Wednesday evenings, you may just overhear the mellifluous tones of around forty male voices singing items from opera, shows, folk, traditional and spiritual, in the type of four-part harmony one usually associates with Welsh Male Voice Choirs.

Yes. You will have been listening to the Perth Male Voice Choir at its weekly rehearsal.

The choir has been in existence since 1926. Its first public performance, under the baton of its then director, O G Campbell-Egan, was given at the Fremantle Town Hall. The concert raised funds for the Perth Children’s Hospital; now Princess Margaret Hospital. The choir has raised many thousands of dollars [and pounds!] for good causes over the years.

It is a remarkable and possibly unique fact, that in its first 75 years of existence, the choir had but two musical directors.

“Cam” Egan held the position until his demise in 1960,

The then accompanist, Edgar Nottage took over. Edgar was later to be awarded the O.B.E. for outstanding services to youth and music. Edgar remained in this position until his retirement in 2001. Both “Cam” and Edgar successively held the position of Superintendent of Musical Education with the Education Department.

Don Gollagher took up the baton from 2002 until 2010.

The choir looks forward to continuing singing in its exacting tradition .

Prue Mews, was the choir’s piano accompanist, for many years.  As a specialist in a difficult area, i.e. that of accompanist, she demonstrated great skill and aplomb.

As can be appreciated the Choir hopes to be part of the Perth musical scene for years to come.

New members are certainly welcomed, so if you, dear reader, know of anyone suitable, do point them in the direction of this friendly group.

Conversely, if you would like to use the services of the Perth Male Voice Choir please refer to our "Book the choir page"

The choir is a non-profit and incorporated organization