Chairman
Mike Curtis
Michael joined the choir in 1994 and has been a member of the Executive Committee for a total of nine years since joining CMVC. He was Vice Chairman for three years before becoming the Chairman for the first time in 2001. He held that office for four years before standing down. He was re-elected as Chairman in 2008 towards the end of our Centenary Celebrations.
He has always been involved in Choral singing, in church choirs from the age of seven, in school choirs, in mixed choirs and male voice choirs. In the seventies he sang in a Barbershop Chorus and Quartet. He is a member of our Bass section and a mentor to new recruits. |
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Vice-Chairman
Deryck Garner
I have sung for as long as I can remember, at home with my family in North Wales, Sunday school and Church Choirs. I sang in the Hartlepool Gilbert and Sullivan Society for 25 years as well as the Hartlepool Male Voice Choir. I have been with the Carlton Male Voice Choir now since 1990, serving as a section leader, Concert Secretary, Registrar and now Vice Chairman. |
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Choir Secretary
John Senior
Born, raised, schooled and always lived in Mansfield. Started singing with school choirs, and at 14 joined his father in the church choir, singing annual oratorios, and all the various music connected with church life. Has been a member of the Sutton-in-Ashfield Choral Society, Mansfield MVC and Nottingham Police MVC. He has also performed with various stage organizations – Mansfield Operatic Society, Masc Productions, Westfield Folk House Pantomimes, Phoenix Players and has performed in Big Barn Lane Methodist Church pantomimes since 1995. John has also been part of a wandering minstrel’s troupe and a skiffle group, performing at various venues including banqueting halls and castles all over the country. He has held an EQUITY card for about 30 years. Eventually joining Carlton MVC in 1999 as a top tenor, he has been the Choir Secretary since July. 2001. |
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Concert Secretary
Alan Dawson
Alan joined the Choir in 2009 after seeing them perform in the Carlton area. He is from a non-musical background and represents those in the choir that have no previous training or experience, but see it as an opportunity to enjoy the songs and the discipline involved.
‘From the moment I attended my first rehearsal I have felt very welcome and supported by the experienced choristers. My understanding of music and confidence in my ability have both developed in their own time. I have found the whole experience relaxing and hugely enjoyable. So much so that I have recently committed myself to a role on the Executive Committee.
I am seeking to ensure that we sing to a wider audience so that others can see for themselves how good the choir is! |
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Concert Manager
David Shrine
I have been singing in choirs for over twenty years, starting with my local church choir. This was followed by two other mixed choirs, before I was introduced to male voice singing at the Basingstoke MVC. The first song I learned was ‘Rhythm of Life’, still one of my favourites. After ten years with them, I moved to the Nottingham area and joined Carlton. I found that the repertoire and the camaraderie were very similar, and typical of male voice choirs around the country. I particularly enjoy the great variety of the music. I have also become one of the choir’s regular soloists. |
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Marketing Manager
Keith Haley
A Southerner by birth, a Northerner by breeding, an East-Midlander by choice – Keith joined ‘Carlton’ some 15 years ago having retired from an engineering background, mainly connected with the Building and allied Industry. He was weaned on a diet of Oratorio and Brass Band, supplemented by church and school choir singing.
Membership of any choir, ‘Carlton’ in particular, requires team effort; Keith’s Marketing Team includes colleagues dealing with Publicity, Media, Printing, Display, Sponsorship and, of course, Box Office – working closely with others to maximise the Choir’s Performance and wider market involvement. |
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Social Secretary
Albert Lacey
After seeing the choir in concert at Southwell Minster I told my wife “I am going to join them”. That was in 1994 and I have never regretted the decision I made that evening.
I have made a lot of friends because of the choir both through singing and socially. I have been fortunate to sing in Germany, Italy, Ireland and Wales as well as many places in England such as Winchester Cathedral which was a truly awesome experience.
These trips are now down to me since I took over the role of Social Secretary in 2009, a very challenging job as I had a difficult act to follow. |
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Membership Secretary
Terry Gray
I started singing when I was 11 years old and joined St. Mary’s Church Choir, Arnold, where I became head chorister and went on many Royal School of Church Music courses. I also sang in Redhill School Choir, entered school choir competitions and sang solo parts on behalf of the school, winning many certificates in the process. For many years, I went round the clubs singing as a semi-pro entertainer. Returning to St. Mary’s Church Choir a few years ago I was encouraged to audition for Carton Male Voice Choir. Joining the 1st Tenor section, I was told that I would be made welcome and I certainly have. There’s a good social side and my wife has also been made very welcome too. I would advise anybody who likes singing to come along to rehearsals and see for yourself; if you cannot read music that is not a problem. I have recently joined the executive committee. |
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Choir Treasurer
Mick Walker
Mick is a comparative newcomer to the choir, making his debut in the baritone section at the 2009 Festival Concert.
He sang in school choirs and a Revue Society with John Lewis (Jessops).
Singing was virtually forgotten until a visit to Sounds Sensational in 2008 at The Royal Concert Hall rekindled his interest in singing. Mick said this has led to meeting new friends and a more rewarding social life.
Mick has recently become the Choir Treasurer having worked with ‘figures’ for most of his working life. |
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