Young tenor takes to stage with local male voice choir

He is a leading student in the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he holds the Richard Lewis/Jean Shanks Trust Scholarship. He is a student of Ryland and Davies and has attracted the support of a plethora of influential and knowledgeable backers. His accompanist will be local pianist and organist Rodney Spence.

The choir is practising hard for the eagerly-awaited annual event, under musical director Gordon Speers and with accompanist Steven Bell. They will be drawing from their extensive repertoire - even holding a special practice on Easter Monday!

The venue is Craigavon Civic Centre (7.45pm) and tickets, priced £15, are on sale from Winnie’s Newsagents of Woodhouse Street, and from choir members.

Compere is Gene Fitzpatrick, and John Porter will be accompanied by the superb local pianist/organist Rodney Spence. For more details go the choir’s website www.portadownmalevoicechoir.com