Wessex Male Choir is an award-winning male voice choir based in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.
The choir was formed in September 2001 by Robert Elliott, its musical director. The choir takes its name from the ancient kingdom of Wessex. This is reflected in the choir logo which features the wyvern or dragon used in the flag of Wessex.
Wessex Male Choir has performed in Wales and Spain, in addition to regular appearances in England.
The choir has supported numerous charities; members entered the 2007 London Marathon to raise funds for the Parkinsons Disease Society, singing their way along the route.
Wessex Male Choir has a strong record in choral competitions. They were awarded first place in the Male Choir competition at the 2011 Llangollen International Eisteddfod. They also won the Gold Cup for the outstanding choir at the 2008 Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts, and won the male choir category at the International Choir Festival of Jersey 2008. They won best Male Choir and best Ensemble at the Mid Somerset Music Festival at Bath in 2010.
The choir has released three CD recordings.
Read more about Wessex Male Choir: Discography
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