A pictorial look at last week’s Tenby Male Choir concert which took place on Thursday, September 5 illustrates the activities and preparation that precede each performance.

The choir members meet up in Church House where they chat and discuss what they are about to sing. Although there are over 40 members in the choir not everyone is available on the night, so it is important to work out who is doing what, especially where ‘My Grandfather’s Clock’ is concerned.

The musical director (Ian Williams) arrives and makes sure everyone is in fine singing voice and if each section is able to meet the high standard the choir expects at every performance.

In St Mary’s Church the piano is moved to ensure that the accompanist (Jill Williams) is positioned so that she can see both the choir and most importantly the musical director.

However, in some sections the musical director stands on one side, without conducting them, such is the professionalism of the choir, who can sing alone without his direction.

Visitors arrive at the church early to get a good seat. They are greeted by two smiling ladies called Mary and Maureen affectionately called ‘M and M’, who take the money and hand out the programme.

Press officer Jim Cornwell is usually on hand to greet the visitors and perhaps find out where they have come from to help compere David Blackmore during the concert.

The audience usually comprises of visitors from the United Kingdom, but quite often come from Canada, USA, Europe and even Australia and New Zealand.

After a brief introduction, David Blackmore announces the choir to the audience, who enter the church to warm applause.

The choir always look immaculate in their traditional jacket and ties. They stand proudly in front of the choir stalls knowing that the visitors to Tenby are going to enjoy yet another superb evening concert.

Tonight the soloist is choir member Paul Varallo. Taking songs from well known musicals he delights the audience with his performance.

Tenby Male Choir raise thousands of pounds, each year, on behalf of a variety of charities. Just last week the RNLI received over £1,200 from their concert.

When the concert is over, choir members depart for the County Club for a well earned drink and relax in the knowledge that Tenby Male Choir has put in another great performance.