The Castleford Male Voice Choir (CMVC) is a

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based in

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, England. The choir was established in 1926. The choir has recorded LPs. It has appeared on the

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where it appeared with the Salzburg Singers. The choir undertakes joint concerts as well as appearing on its own. The Castleford MVC meets weekly at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall in Castleford.

Discography

Recordings include: * ''Golden Jubilee'' (1975) * ''Yorkshire Mixture'' (1978) – with the Queensbury Music Centre Band * ''With A Voice Of Singing'' (2001)

References

External links

Castleford Male Voice Choir website
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