Christchurch Male Voice Choir
Dates
- Existence: 1917 - 1956
Biography
The choir was founded in 1917 by the late Dr. John Christopher Bradshaw, and gave its first performance in that year. It was formed for “…the practice and public performance of male voice especially old English glees and madrigals.” First conducted by Dr. Bradshaw, his successor upon his death was Len Barnes. Occasionally, concerts would include the ladies of the Philharmonic Club.
Change of venue reflected the changing times of the depression, World War II, and lack of subscribers: Choral Hall, Municipal Concert Hall, Radiant Hall (later Radiant Theatre), Jellicoe Hall, Scottish Hall.
Citation:
(1956, March 7). Choir to go into recess. The Press, p7. https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19560307.2.58Christchurch City Council (n.d.). John Christopher Bradshaw. Christchurch City Libraries. https://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Music/People/B/Bradshaw-John/
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Christchurch Male Voice Choir records
Records of the Christchurch Male Voice Choir including a minute book and programmes. The minute book covers 1917-1930, and the programmes are complete from 1917-1955. Many of the earlier programmes (1917 to c.1940) have press reviews of the concerts pasted in.
Also contains a vinyl record of the Christchurch Male Voice Choir Festival.