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Warrington Male Voice Choir

Our Choir

43 voices. 4 parts. One sound.

Our Leadership

The People Who Guide Us

Russell Paterson

Russell Paterson

Russell Paterson has been Musical Director of Warrington Male Voice Choir since 1994, bringing over thirty years of dedication, innovation and musical leadership to the choir. Holding a BA and PGCE, his approach has driven the choir to new heights of choral excellence, most recently winning first prize at the prestigious North Wales Choral Festival in both 2019 and 2024. A performer as well as a conductor, Russell was recognised with the choir's Higham Award in 2023 for his outstanding commitment and contribution.

Musical Director
Elizabeth Paterson

Elizabeth Paterson

Elizabeth Paterson serves as the choir's Accompanist, working in close partnership with Musical Director Russell Paterson. Her skilled and sensitive accompaniment is central to the choir's sound, both in weekly rehearsals and at performances and competitions throughout the year, including the choir's prize-winning appearance at the North Wales Choral Festival in 2024.

Accompanist
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Amanda Davies

Amanda Davies serves as Secretary of Warrington Male Voice Choir, the vital organisational link between the choir and the wider world. She manages the choir's correspondence, membership and administration, and is a passionate advocate for everything the choir achieves.

Secretary
The Voices

Our Members

43 members across four voice parts: 1st Tenor, 2nd Tenor, Baritone and Bass.

1st Tenor

9 singers
Warren Davies
Warren Davies
TB
Tom Bridgford
Keisuke Suzuki
Keisuke Suzuki
Keith Read
Keith Read
Chris Marney
Chris Marney
Chris Smethurst
Chris Smethurst
Paul Stacey
Paul Stacey
Gerard Boyle
Gerard Boyle
Phil Turner
Phil Turner

2nd Tenor

12 singers
FS
Frank Samuel
Bob Ryan
Bob Ryan
Ray Christian
Ray Christian
Mike Park
Mike Park
Wynne Rees
Wynne Rees
Eric Hargreaves
Eric Hargreaves
Dale Johnson
Dale Johnson
Andrew Boyle
Andrew Boyle
Howard Thornley
Howard Thornley
Phil Brew
Phil Brew
SM
Stuart Milne
GS
Geoff Settle

Baritone

10 singers
Craig Bunting
Craig Bunting
Ian Probert
Ian Probert
Dave Rodgers
Dave Rodgers
Jim Ashcroft
Jim Ashcroft
Alan Clare
Alan Clare
Stuart Sykes
Stuart Sykes
Barrie Probert
Barrie Probert
Duncan Webster
Duncan Webster
Richard Corner
Richard Corner
GM
Gary Mogey

Bass

12 singers
Alan Pacey
Alan Pacey
Phillip Lomas
Phillip Lomas
George Hill
George Hill
Martyn Willetts
Martyn Willetts
Bernard Meadows
Bernard Meadows
Ralph Coffey
Ralph Coffey
John Jefferson
John Jefferson
Chris Riley
Chris Riley
Bill Jordan
Bill Jordan
PJ
Peter Johnston
Dave Knight
Dave Knight
George Massey
George Massey
Rehearsals

When & Where We Rehearse

New singers are always welcome. Come along to a rehearsal and see how we work. No commitment required.

Rehearsal Details

DayMonday and Thursday
Time7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
VenueSt John's Church, Warrington
Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington WA4 6QE
ParkingFree parking available on site
Thinking of Joining?

Interested in Joining?

Male singers of all abilities are welcome. No audition for your first visit. Just turn up.