A capacity audience congregated in St Paul’s Church, Shanklin on Saturday to enjoy a Summer Concert performed by Mynyddislwyn Male Choir, visiting from South Wales, and the local Newchurch Male Voice Choir.
The choirs joined together to start the concert with the Welsh song of welcome Gwahoddiad (sung in Welsh) and the popular hymn Morte Christie.
The separate choirs then presented songs from their own repertoires, interspersed by a performance by members of First Act 2011 who gave a heart-tugging rendition of songs, showing the incredible work undertaken by the staff and the determination of the performers of the group.
In the 2nd half, Richard Bourton, accompanist to the visiting choir, played 2 solo pieces on the piano, with the help of the combined choirs.
A retiring collection raised a fantastic £833 which will be shared between multiple Island good causes and charities.
Bob Cooper, for the Newchurch Male Voice Choir said:
“What a lovely evening we all had performing to such a generous, receptive and warm audience who so obviously appreciated in particular the work by the staff of First Act in bringing their members to come and perform in front of so many people.
“Our appreciation also goes to our visiting friends from Mynyddiswyn who produced such a characteristic, rich, Welsh male voice choir sound. It is moments like this that makes you realise the ‘goodness and strength’ of singing and music”
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