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• Mabe Ladies Choir, Penryn, Cornwall The choir was formed in 1931 and has a membership of 40 singers. We perform concerts throughout Cornwall and beyond and regularly complete in Music Festivals, winning many major awards.

• Macclesfield Male Voice Choir, Cheshire This 50 voice choir is available for concerts within the South Manchester/East Cheshire conurbation and this year celebrates it's 50th anniversary which was crowned with a concert in April 2005, featuring Aled Jones. On October 8th at Bollington, Cheshire we sing alongside Nigel Ogden ( the Organist Entertains - BBC)

• Macclesfield Mydel Ladies' Choir, Cheshire: e-mail only: contact Sophie Peach. Founded more than 50 years ago as the Dormel Singers. Their repertoire ranges from Fauré to ladies' barbershop, with some music written specifically for them.

• The Madding Crowd, New Forest, Hampshire An amateur group which has been researching and performing what we now call west gallery music since we were founded by Rollo Woods and Revd. David Slater in 1975.  We are large as such groups go, with about 6 singers and 2 instruments on each part.  We perform in all sorts of places: old folks homes, community associations, charity groups, church services, weddings, English Heritage special events, and the occasional appearance on radio and television.

• Madrigali, Lostwithiel, Cornwall Madrigali is a mixed SATB mainly acapella choir. We are specialising in madrigals and part songs particularly those that are lesser know or little performed. Our Director of Music is Angeline Seymour

• Magenta Close Harmony, Moseley, Birmingham A female close-harmony choir, based in Moseley, Birmingham and sing original acappella arrangements.

• Madrigal Mystery Tour Singers, Notting Hill, London 16 or so dedicated singers all passionate about choral music, especially early music, and always donating at least half their proceeds to Comic Relief.

• Maelgwn Male Voice Choir, Llandudno, N Wales

• Maesteg Gleemen Male Voice Choir, South Wales  The choir has a reputation for an innovative repertoire of variety and interest. The Choir holds two rehearsals each week in Maesteg and has around 25 to 30 engagements (excluding overseas tours) throughout the United Kingdom. The Maesteg Gleemen Male Voice Choir celebrate their 50th Anniversary in 2008 and will embark on a 19 Day Concert Tour of Canada & U.S.A. in August/September culminating in a Gala Concert in the world-renowned Carnegie Hall, New York City.

• Maesbury Singers, Somerset: e-mail only: Contact the Secretary Margaret Pugh Mendip Chamber choir of 16 voices. Innovative programmes, friendly humorous atmosphere, rehearsal in private house, with drinks afterwards. No auditions, but a 1-month trial both ways -- and free beer after rehearsals ...

• Magdala, Nottingham Magdala is a unique community-based musical organisation. It provides opportunities for adults and young people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to discover their creative and vocal ability through the power of opera and, in doing so, introduces opera to new audiences and gives pleasure to thousands of concertgoers throughout the East Midlands each year. Based in Nottingham, Magdala has a growing regional, national and international reputation

• Magdala, Oxford Magdala was formed in 2002 as the first mixed-voice chapel choir at Magdalen College, Oxford, since the foundation of the College in 1458. The choir sings services in the College Chapel on Tuesdays during term time and exists to explore English and Continental repertoire of the 15th and 16th centuries. The choir regularly performs in concert, and has recently featured on BBC Radio 3 and Channel 4's Time Team. In July 2004 Magdala travelled to Bruges and have more recently returned from a tour to Genoa and Levanto. Magdala is directed by David Skinner.

• Magnificat Choir & Players Oxford-based, it was formed in 1991 to explore choral music from the last five centuries, both a cappella and with its own orchestra of period instruments. Many of its young professional singers are former Oxbridge choral scholars. The choir ranges in number from 4 to 40 voices

• The Magnets, London As far as they know, the 6-man Magnets are the only pop a cappella band in the capital

• Maia Singers, Stockport, Cheshire Bringing a Refreshing Approach to Choral Music. A Mixed choir of over 50 voices, the Maia Singers were formed over 100 years ago and perform pieces by composers as diverse as William Byrd and John Rutter, Vaughan Williams and George Gershwin.. We also support the Stockport Youth Choir.

• Maidenhead Choral Society, Maidenhead, Berkshire About 40 members.  We sing mainly choral church music, recently Britten's St Nicholas, Dvorak Mass in D. We are lucky to have  professional conductor and pianist.  We are very friendly and have social events.  Please see website for further details. 

• Maidstone Choral Union, Maidstone, Kent In 1902 Maidstone had a Ladies Glee Club, whose conductor was Frank Wilson Parish, the organist at All Saints' Church. In October that year some musical gentlemen sought to join them ‑ and the Maidstone Choral Union was born.  Their inaugural concert came the following year, with a performance of Mendelssohn's St Paul. Having celebrated its Centenary in 2003, the Union has a repertoire extending from Palestrina to Peter Maxwell Davies, by way of Bach, Bernstein, Bizet & Britten. As well as giving four major concerts each season, an annual short European tour at Easter is a feature enjoyed by many of its 100 or so members.

• Main Street Sound, York A Ladies Barbershop Chorus based in York, England, was formed in 1994 with 6 singers - most of whom are still members - and has grown steadily since then. In 2001, we became a member of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS), our governing body. Also in 2001, we were lucky enough to receive a National Lottery grant which was put to very good use. In 2002, we were joined by our terrific new Musical Director - Pauline Corrieri - who is now taking the Chorus forward to great things.

• Maida Vale Singers, London Professional singers for concerts, opera, musicals, films, TV and radio, with a database of over 270 singers.

• Major Oak Chorus, Carlton, Nottingham A Barbershop Chorus who are 5 years old this year, and consist of 35 members. Members of the British Association of Barbershop Singers.

• Malcolm Lees Ladies' Choir, Mansfield, Notts Winners of 13 awards in 7 festivals in 2000/1, this 45-strong group has sung in Malta, Germany and Spain

• The Malcolm Sargent Festival Choir  Sing the best of Music performed professionally in places of excellence under notable conductors. Members choose the performances they wish to sing in and rehearse only for those events.

• Maldon Choral Society, Essex  A flourishing group of 60 singers who enjoy performing music to suit a variety of tastes.

• Malmesbury Singers, Wiltshire  Malmesbury Singers began in September 1961 with Miss Margaret Crallan as conductor, under the auspices of the Rural Music School. In September 1964 it became a mixed choir. Following the departure of Miss Crallan, John Hughes took over as her replacement for a number of years. Ian Duffin subsequently took over in 1991 as conductor and musical director. John Hughes returned a couple of years later to be our accompanist. Approximately 60 - 70 singers make up the Malmesbury Singers, coming from about a 25 mile radius of Malmesbury. We usually put on at least two concerts a year, although we do occasionally put on a light summer concert.

• Malvern Male Voice Choir : e-mail only: contact Philip Holland.

• Mamma Mia (the Choir for Mums), Dorchester  We are a choir that meet weekly, with babies and children in tow! It's lots of fun; a mixture of abilities and a variety of musical genres.

• Manchester Bach Choir, Cheshire A chamber choir founded in 1932, with a repertoire from the baroque to the contemporary

• Manchester Cathedral Choirs There are three: Statutory (6 men, and about 14 boy and girl choristers who study at Chethams School of Music), Voluntary (about 18 men and 12 boys) and Cantata (about 90 singers, with four concerts a year)

• Manchester Chamber Choir: Formed in 2002, this top flight choir regularly sings for the BBC on both TV and Radio and has established itself as one of the country's leading vocal ensembles.

• Manchester Chorale  A friendly, accomplished and versatile mixed choir based in Manchester. We perform regularly throughout the year in all sorts of styles and at venues of all sizes. Flexibility is our watchword – we do anything and everything!  Now conducted by the excellent Jill Henderson Wild.

• Manchester Gloriana Singers Established for over 7 years we sing everything from Madrigals, Part Songs and Carols to Musicals and Full Choral Works We perform a minimum of 2 concerts a year, with material ranging from the 15th to the 21st centuries. No auditions are required, just a love of music Being able to read music, even if not very well, is obviously an advantage but not essential.

• Manchester Lesbian & Gay Chorus, Manchester, Lancashire A friendly and sociable 80 strong mixed choir of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals from Greater Manchester. The chorus does not audition and performs a varied a capella repertoire

• Manchester Show Choir Performing songs from genres including pop, gospel and musical theatre, MSC have a diverse repertoire to be enjoyed by all.

• Mancunian Singers, Manchester 20-strong mixed choir singing light music, aiming to enjoy themselves and entertain their audiences

• Mansfield Choral Society, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire  80 Strong. Performing a wide variety of challenging choral works in a happy and social atmosphere. High quality, friendly faces, semi-professional conductor and no auditions.

• Manx Voices Ladies Choir, Douglas, Isle of Man e-mail only: contact Julie Brew Formerly the choir was known as the Manx Girls Choir, but has recently undergone a number of changes, not least the name. The choir is now under the musical direction of Angela Stewart.

• MAPS' (Monday Afternoon Poynton Singers), Cheshire: e-mail only: contact cme08@live.co.uk Meets St George's Church Hall, Fountain Place, Poynton, Cheshire Mondays 2-3 p.m.No previous experience necessary. Fun, relaxed atmosphere. Many members singing in a choir for the first time. Light refreshments after the practice.

• Marazion Apollo Male Voice Choir, Cornwall  Reputedly the oldest choir in Cornwall, the Marazion Apollo Choir was formed in 1904. The choir has performed at the highest level and has participated in the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen with major success and has competed at Pontrhydfendigaid, winning on the Welsh doorstep - truly feathers in the Choir’s cap

• Marchington Singers, Marchingtgon, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire A mixed voice choir, formed in 1984 to sing at a Harvest Supper, with a mixed repertoire from traditional 4 part songs, classics, modern pieces and songs from musicals. Singing as part of Music and Arts Festival in the Midlands, the choir has also appeared throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire as well as travelling to Germany and the Algarve.

• Maridadi Singers and Drummers, Canterbury, Kent  e-mail only: contact Maridadi Singers A world music community group of around 50 people who meet each week in Canterbury, Kent.  There is a separate group of singers and drummers who come together for concerts etc.  The choir was formed in 1997 and we have performed many times around Kent, including Canterbury Cathedral, and in London. 

• Market Drayton Choral Society, Shropshire We have between 50 and 70 members, performing two local concerts a year (Spring and Winter) always accompanied by professional orchestra/musicians and soloists.  We have recently acquired Charitable Status (Reg. No. 1109063). In addition to our concerts we arrange occasional fund raising, social and special events. Market Drayton is situated in North Shropshire, nearest towns Shrewsbury, Telford and Stoke on Trent. 

• Market Harborough Choral Society, Leicestershire Covering Northamptonshire and Leicestershire we rehearse each Tuesday at the Methodist Church, Northampton Road

• Market Rasen & District Choral Society, Lincolnshire We perform two main concerts each year. New members are always welcome; we are open to all comers without audition. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm at The Primary School, Mill Road, Market Rasen from September to May.

• Marlow Choral Society, Buckinghamshire

• Marlow Community Choir at Borlase Based in Marlow, Bucks, with a rising membership of over 60 mixed voices (SATB) drawn from Old Windsor, Maidenhead, Taplow, Cookham, Bourne End, High Wycombe and Stokenchurch we meet Wednesdays in term time, 7:30-9:00pm, at Sir William Borlase's School. We perform classical choral works and part-songs, with full orchestra, e.g, Haydn, Handel, Mozart, Monteverdi, most recently Rutter's Requiem and currently Britten's Saint Nicolas. Director of Music: Gillian Dibden, GRSM, ARCM. Active programme of social activities.

• Marple Choral Society, Cheshire  The Society, formerly the Overdale Singers, was established over 30 years ago. It is made up of about 70 members, many of whom have had little or no vocal training but share a love of singing. In its weekly rehearsals the choir prepares for two or three major concerts each year, together with one or two lighter concerts such as the popular Family Carol Concert

• Marsh Ladies Choir, Marsh, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Marsh Ladies Choir was founded in 1955 and in 2005 celebrated its Golden Jubilee. It currently has 35 members and has developed a wide repertoire from classical and folk to swing, jazz and songs from the shows. The choir maintains a busy schedule of concerts and competitions both in Huddersfield and further afield.

• Marsh Warbles, Tenterden, Kent A mixed Quire, with both singers and instruments, they concentrate on the west gallery music of south-east England during the period roughly from 1720 to 1850.

• Marske Fishermen's Choir, Teesmouth, N Yorkshire As the name implies, the choir was formed in the village of Marske by the Sea, located on the North East Coast between Redcar and Saltburn in North Yorkshire. The choir in reality was not really formed, it evolved in the 1960's. The fishing at Marske at the time, although being part time, buzzed with energy, rivalry and enthusiasm, the boats being worked in the summer evenings and at weekends. Crewed by men and boys infected by 'sea fever' there was always more crew than boats to carry them. Among the fishermen there were some of a musical bent who played instruments. These were usually produced and played at the least excuse, usually in the Ship Inn after the fishing.

• Maspindzeli Georgian Choir, London Maspindzeli is a choir devoted to singing songs from the ancient polyphonic tradition of Georgia. The choir came about in 1999 in response to the growing interest in Georgian singing, which only became widely known in the west following Georgian independence in 1991, thanks to the work of leading Georgian teachers such as Joseph Jordania and the late Edisher Garakanidze.

  "Maspindzeli" means "host" in Georgian and the choir has sung for the London Georgian community on a number of occasions, and has three times been invited to Georgia. At home, the concert programme has included events in London, Ely and Oxford

• Masquerade Choir, Kettering, Northamptonshir Founded in September 1999, in its first year it set the international stage alight by winning the Children's Choirs Class at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Grand Finalists in the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year 2008

• Mastersingers Semi-professional group with a repertoire ranging from Byrd to the Beatles

• Matlock Choir, Derbyshire  e-mail only: contact Verena Skelton  A 25 strong mixed voice choir, we sing a variety of things such as Rutter, Vaughn Williams, recently introducing the more popular such as Andrew Lloyd  Webber. We celebrated our Centenary in 2003.

• Mayfield Festival Choir, East Sussex The Mayfield Festival choir was reformed in 2004 from the original set up by Kenneth Pont in 1970. The choir regularly performs the great traditional choral works as well as some newer music by such composers as MacMillan and Tavener.  Concerts normally take place in St Dunstan's church in the beautiful Sussex village of Mayfield.

• Meadway Junior Singers, Sale, Cheshire e-mail only: contact meadwaychoirs@talktalk.net (12 years and under)  

• Meadway Singers, Sale, Cheshire e-mail only: contact meadwaychoirs@talktalk.net Ladies Choir

• Meadway Youth Choir, Sale, Cheshire e-mail only: contact meadwaychoirs@talktalk.net (13 years and over)

• Medici Choir, London 60-strong friendly and sociable group performing a wide repertoire in London, around the UK and abroad.

• Meeting Voices Community Choir, Chard, Somerset Around 35 members, we sing and enjoy songs from around the world - Africa, Eastern Europe, America, as well as folk songs collected locally from South West England.  There are no auditions, you don't have to be able to read music - "if you can talk, you can sing"

• Melbourne Male Voice Choir, Derbyshire Reformed in 1977 the choir has become one of the premier choirs in the East Midlands. 30 voices.

• Melisma, Belfast, Northern Ireland There are only eight of us and we specialize in early music such as Lobo, Byrd. We also perform quite a lot of the music of Philip Stopford, our groups conductor. Melisma was formed in 2004 by Derryman Geoffrey Moore, a former choral scholar at St Catharine's, Cambridge. Among its number are some of the most sought-after choral singers in Northern Ireland. Melisma has given concerts and taken part in services throughout Northern Ireland and beyond. Notable triumphs have included a weekend of services at Ripon Cathedral in August 2006 and leading a choral workshop with Sir David Willcocks in Hillsborough in September, which was followed by a gala dinner at the Reform Club in Belfast, after which Melisma provided the after-dinner cabaret. In December 2006 Melisma delighted audiences with a pair of highly successful Christmas concerts in St Anne's Cathedral and St George's Church, Belfast.

• Meljon Singers, Ilford, Essex The Meljon Singers, directed by Janette Ruocco, is an accomplished vocal ensemble of 26 voices based in Ilford, Essex. The group brings to its music-making a love of performance and a spirit of adventure expressed in innovative programming, exploring both standard and little-known or neglected repertoire, combined in fresh and entertaining ways. The Meljon Singers performs locally, in central London and abroad and has been broadcast recently on BBC Radio 3.

• Melvich Gaelic Choir, Melvich, Sutherland, Scotand The choir has earned the reputation not only for good music but also for public spiritedness, friendliness and hospitality among both the local community and international circle of friends.

• Mercian Singers, Northamptonshire e-mail only: contact Mercian Singers New chamber choir based in the Midlands. Currently recruiting for singers. Closing date 1 Mar 2003. Solo opportunities available to choir members.

• Meridian Singers, Emsworth, Hampshire We are a new choir singing everything from the Beatles to Songs from the Shows and light Opera.

• Merrie City Singers, Wakefield, West Yorkshire We are a community choir based in Wakefield. Informal, friendly and open to all, no auditions required. We sing a wide range of non-classical music, including gospel and pop.

• Mersey Harmony, Liverpool, Merseyside We are a group of women of all ages and from all walks of life who meet every week in Liverpool to enjoy singing and producing the wonderful sound of unaccompanied, close four part harmony.

• Mevagissey Male Choir, Cornwall Formed in 1974 and now one of the leading and largest male choirs in Cornwall, with 60 members including several founder members.

• Mexborough Male Voice Choir, South Yorkshire. Founded in 1925 from the coal, steel and railway industries in South Yorkshire. The choir has a membership of 40 enthusiastic choristers and has been led by its musical director, John Stuart, since 1972. Two major concerts are given each year with other concerts performed for charities in and around the area.

• Michelmas Singers, Stockton-on-Tees Formed on Michelmas Day 1967 this choir of about 25 mixed singers is based in Stockton-on-Tees. Singing mostly unaccompanied works particularly of 16^th and 20^th centuries but occasionally bigger works with orchestra.  Favourite composers Byrd, Monteverdi, Poulenc, Tallis, Durufle

• Micklegate Singers, York  Founded in 1963, the Micklegate Singers are a chamber choir of around 35 singers with a reputation for singing accessible contemporary music and lesser-known older works. They rehearse on termtime Thursday evenings in York under the conductorship of Nicholas Carter and give 3 concerts a year in different venues in York.

• Mickleham Choral Society, Surrey  A community choir, which meets in the Mickleham Village Hall on Thursday evenings (September through to April).  We currently have 40 singers of varying abilities all who have a passion for music and a love of singing. Formed in 1907, the society was started up so local singers could take part in the Leith Hill Musical Festival.  Today it focuses on two main events – a Christmas concert, which is usually a sell-out, and of course, the Leith Hill Musical Festival.  Choir members are also invited to sing with the Surrey/Leith Hill Festival Choir in various concerts held at the Dorking Halls and Guildford Cathedral.

• Mid Norfolk Singers e-mail only: contact: Ralph Clarke  We are a friendly choir of about 80 members who meet weekly on Thursday evenings in Dereham, Norfolk. Our concerts at Christmas, Easter and in the early summer, are held in local churches, the major (sacred) works are usually in Dereham and the more light hearted summer concerts in the surrounding villages.  

• Mid Northumberland Chorus, Morpeth An 80 voice choir for local people who wish to sing for pleasure. Music performed is of major and minor classical works of varying difficulty and both ancient and modern. From time to time we commission new works.

• Mid Sussex Choir, Haywards Heath, West Sussex Founded in 1946 and conducted for over 30 years by the late Miss Hilary Preston.  Our present conductor, Andrew Sutton, has been with us since 1987 and we have performed works such as Mozart 'Requiem', Puccini 'Messa di Gloria' and Elgar 'Dream of Gerontius'. We will be celebrating our 60^th anniversary next year.  New members are always welcome and there is no audition.

• midge, Edinburgh. A 6 voice (SSAATB) a cappella group started in 1998. Will sing anything, anywhere! Have sung Swedish carols in supermarkets, Byrd in the Borders and close harmony in the church.

• Midland Festival Chorus, West Midlands  Formed in 1975, the 230-strong Midland Festival Chorus convenes each October for one performance of a major choral work in Worcester Cathedral with a top orchestra conducted by Malcolm Goldring.  A Rehearsal CD is provided.  Younger singers are particularly welcome and special deals are available.

• Midlands Chorale,Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands Midlands Chorale draws its singers from across the West Midlands. As rehearsals are on Saturday mornings, it offers an opportunity to quality singers in the region the opportunity to sing challenging classical music in a second choir, under a top professional conductor, Richard Laing.

• Midlands Hospitals' Choir, Edgbaston, Birmingham A choir of around 200 health care workers and others from the West Midlands. Perform an annual Carol Concert in Symphony Hall, Birmingham and summer concerts elsewhere to raise funds for CLIC Sargent, the charity for children with cancer. Now in our 25^th year.

• Millennium Youth Choir The RSCM Millennium Youth Choir is an exciting chamber choir, founded in 2000 at the suggestion of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It offers special opportunities to young singers aged between 16-23 years to sing the widest and most exciting range of sacred music to the highest standards. Residential courses are held during school and university holidays, and include individual musical and vocal tuition, services and public concerts.

• Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir, Penistone, Sheffield A "small but perfectly formed choir of approximately 50", singing at music festivals, nursing homes, wedding, 1000-seater concert halls ...

• Milton Glee Club, Portsmouth, Hampshire Over 50 years old and now with 100+ members, performing regularly at Portsmouth Guildhall and in local charity concerts

• Milton Keynes Barbershop Harmony Club, Buckinghamshire Men’s Chorus ‘MK Acapella’ is a choir singing in the Barbershop style of a cappella close harmony. We meet every Monday evening (excluding Bank Holidays) at Stanton School, Bradville, Milton Keynes to sing, and share our enjoyment of four part harmony in quartets and chorus. ‘MK Acapella’ were the 2009 Class Winners at both the Oxford Music Festival and the Milton Keynes Music Festival. New members are always welcome. No previous experience is necessary as we teach vocal production techniques, and learn our songs by listening to recorded ‘teach tracks

• Milton Keynes Chorale, Buckinghamshire A thriving choir of over 100 singers established the new city in 1974 and now performing regularly in the prestigious modern Milton Keynes Theatre and other venues in the area

• Milton Keynes Youth Choir, Buckinghamshire Milton Keynes premier young Vocal ensemble, a treble voice choir for girls and unbroken boys voices between the age of 8 and late teens.  We sing a wide and challenging repertoire, concentrating on part-singing and a wide range of music from Mozart to Modern

• Minnesingers, Pontyclun, South Wales: e-mail only: contact Meryn Williams  A very busy 16 member male voice chorus. [Origin -Minnesinger , a medieval German knight, poet, and singer of Minne, or courtly love. Originally imitators of Provençal troubadours , minnesingers developed their own style in the 13th and 14th cent. Some of their poems are among the best of Middle High German lyric verse. Wagner's opera Tannhäuser is based on minnesinger art and tradition].

• Mirabile, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire We are a relatively small female vocal ensemble (16 ladies) led by Joy Nicol (Cantamus Girls Choir Vocal Tutor): members come from a variety of professionally trained and amateur singing backgrounds. Our repertoire ranges from early music to contemporary arrangements; varying our vocal forces from solo to full ensemble.

• Mixed Voices, Leeds Mixed Voices is a 60 strong choir based in North Leeds. We were formed in 2003. We perform at various prestigious charity events throughout the year in and around the city of Leeds. Our aim is to bring light music back into the community. We sing a variety of light popular music including songs from Les Miserables,Andrew Lloyd Webber, Abba, Motown and much more. We also participate in choir exchange tours and in April 2008 visited Italy to sing with an Italian Choir and invited them back to Leeds in July 2008. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings 8-10.00 p.m.

• Mold & District Choral Society, Wales  A mixed voice choir of about 100 members. It sings the major works from the choral repertoire and in addition gives a regular carol concert in Mold

• Monifieth Singers, Monifieth, Dundee, Scotland  A mixed group of around 50 voices. A wide variety of lighter music, with several smaller choral items. Rehearsals are very friendly and run from mid August to Mid April each year.

• Monmouth Choral Society, Monmouthshire, Wales

• Monteverdi Choir Founded in 1964 by Sir John Eliot Gardiner as a specialist baroque ensemble, the Monteverdi Choir became internationally renowned for its performances and recordings.

• Monteverdi Singers (Bangor) We are a large chamber choir of about 50 members, based in Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales, UK. We draw our members from a wide area, a number travelling over twenty five miles to rehearsals. The singers are attracted by a repertoire which ranges from large scale, standard works such as Handel's Messiah, Bach's Mass in B minor and the Passions, through the oratorios and other religious works of Haydn and Mozart and unaccompanied works such as masses by Victoria and Gabrieli, other religious pieces by Schutz, Monteverdi etc. to more modern works by, for example, Kodaly, Bartok and Barber, and contemporary Welsh Composers such as William Mathias, Dilys Elwyn-Edwards and Gareth Glyn.

• Monton Voices, Eccles, Manchester A vibrant and active community Choir with over 30 members ranging from 16 to 60. We hold regular concerts at various locations around Monton and Eccles in Salford and have a long partnership with local colleges and schools. All abilities welcome and no experience necessary.

• The Moonlighters, Blunham, Bedfordshire The Moonlighters formed in 1991. They won prizes at the Bedfordshire Music Festival in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002. Since then they have concentrated on perfecting their technique and increasing their repertoire. This now includes a mixture of swing and blues from the 30's 40's and 50's, traditional folk songs, spirituals, choral pieces and anything else that takes their fancy. Rehearsing in Blunham and currently has vacancies in all parts.

• Moornotes, Ilkley, West Yorkshire Moornotes is a community choir based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. We sing primarily for our own pleasure though occasionally give informal performances in the area. We meet on Monday evenings during term-times from 7.00-9.15pm at the Friends' Meeting House on Queens Road, Ilkley, LS29 9QJ (map). New members always very welcome. There are no auditions - the only qualification is that you enjoy singing!

• Moortones (The), Moretonhampstead, Devon e-mail only: contact johnwillis@ukgateway.net We are a male voice choir and do all kinds of Male voice pieces. We welcome singers with or without experience and meet once a week on Tuesday evenings.

• Morley Chamber Choir, Lambeth, London  We are a choir of about 20 voices, performing all kinds of music to a high standard under our charismatic conductor Bob Hanson, and giving three to four concerts a year in the London area. Because of our link with Morley College we are able to call on professional instrumentalists, which greatly widens our choice of repertoire. Soloists are usually chosen from the choir, and there is some emphasis on the development of vocal and musical skills. Currently there are vacancies in all voices, but particularly in tenors and basses. Some sight-reading ability is desirable.

• Morley College Choir, London  An Adult Education class of the college and was founded by Gustav Holst and run by Michael Tippett in their time.

• Morriston Ladies Choir, Swansea, South Wales Currently in it's 65th year and continues to go from strength to strength. The choir is over 70 voices strong, with ladies ranging from 18 - 80+ and sings an eclectic mix of music. We have toured extensively from Canada to Spain, to Finland and are currently in the throes of organising a tour to Romania in Autumn 2007. We are active members of WAMF and Making Music.

• Morriston Orpheus Choir, Swansea Formed in 1935 the Choir enjoys an international reputation as a leading exponent of male choral singing. Within the United Kingdom the Choir is in constant demand with 25-30 engagements a year, including concerts, TV and after-dinner performances. Although a registered charity and financially self supporting, much of its work is devoted to assisting local and national good causes, at home and overseas.

• Morriston Phoenix Male Voice Choir, Swansea This choir has been formed following a break away movement from the Morriston Orpheus Choir. The choir is under the musical direction of Sian Pearce. The choir has enjoyed several successful rehearsals over the last couple of weeks and is steadily building up it's repertoire. The choir performed it's first concert on Saturday 21st July at a private function in Swansea's Brangwyn Hall. Visitors are welcome to attend our practices, details can be found on our web site.

• Morriston RFC Male Choir  Formed in 1978 by twelve members of the Rugby Club, the choir has now grown to 126 choristers, whose ages range from 18 to 80 plus years.

• Moretones (The), Moretonhampstead, Devon: e-mail only: contact: Christopher Pilkington  We are a male voice choir which was formed some ten years ago in the small town of Moretonhampstead in Devon on the edge of Dartmoor. We sing a wide range of traditional and modern pieces in both four part harmony and unison. We sing in support of local events and also for charity. Our musical Director is Mr John Willis. We rehearse once a week and anyone is welcome to come along to  see what we do, and perhaps join us.

• Mosaic, St Albans, Herts “mosaic: a design … composed by the piecing together of different things” (Chambers English Dictionary) – an appropriate name for a group who, in a few short years, have built an enviable reputation for virtuosity, versatility and verve. Mosaic brings together a small group of singers, based in and around St. Albans, each with a wealth of experience in a wide range of choirs in the UK and abroad. Mosaic's repertoire covers pretty much everything from renaissance polyphony to contemporary classics: Byrd and Berlin, Victoria and Vaughan Williams, Gesualdo and Gershwin and much more.

• Mosaic, Thurrock, Essex A fun choir with about 50 members who sing a variety of songs from the shows and lighter music. Part of Thurrock Music Services.

• Mountain Ash & District Choral Society, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf (was Mid Glamorgan) Founded in 1964 and based in Mountain Ash, we attract our 70 or so SATB members from throughout the South Wales valleys area. Our principal concert, at which we aim to stage a major work or works from the choral repertoire, is held annually at St Margaret's, Mountain Ash. Our repertoire ranges from oratorios and masses to lighter choral and Welsh traditional works. We rehearse every Wednesday and are always on the look-out for new members - particularly tenor and bass!

• Mountain Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus, Mold, Flintshire, North Wales. The chorus will be 20 years old in September 2009. It currently has over 50 singing members and is still growing steadily During the past two years the chorus has represented Wales in the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen and in Ireland and has won first prize in a number of competitions. It is a member of LABBS.

• Mounts Bay Singers, Penzance, Cornwall.  This is a mixed-voice choir of about 50, formed in 2001 by Sheila Farmer. It has with a varied repertoire and gives 6 – 10 concerts a year, locally and on tours.

• Mousehole Male Voice Choir, Cornwall

• Music Ensemble of London The resident performing organisation at St James's, Piccadilly. The ensemble performs Renaissance, baroque and 20C choral masterpieces.

• Musica Aequa, Hampton Court Road, Surrey: e-mail only: contact: Brian Jones A small, intimate and serious a capella SATB ensemble, focusing on Renaissance polyphony, especially the larger works (first projected work: the magnificent de Lassus Lamentations of the Prophet Jeremiah for 5 voices), for study, pleasure and performance. Sight-reading and audition not required. Key is just the ability to independently learn and then sustain a sometimes demanding a capella part. No fee for membership.

• Musica Deo Sacra, Tewkesbury: e-mail only: contact Kristina Roe A group of semi-professional singers from many different cathedral, collegiate and recital choirs throughout England. They come together every summer (end of July/first week of August) at Tewkesbury Abbey to sing extended and highly complex settings of both the Mass and Gradualia, in their proper environment as part of the Liturgy of the Church. This years festival is the 30 July 2007 to 05 August 2007 - come along for an experience that is truly magic! Musical Director - David Ireson

• Musica Vera, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire A chamber choir of about 30 members, giving 3 concerts a year from a varied repertoire that includes unaccompanied singing.

• Musical Dimension, Marechy, Ripley, Derbyshire Since forming in 1992 we have performed in and around the country, helping to raise money for various organisations, from schools, hospitals and local charities. The choir has a wide range of talents, due to the varied age range of the group and this is reflected in the refreshing and assorted Musical Evening they offer.

• Musyck Anon, Worcestershire 15 voice singing group founded in 1981 by Peter Averis, of Bishampton, Worcestershire. . They started life as a madrigal group and still sing many songs from the 16th and 17th Century - but also a wider repertoire, including part-songs and glees from the 18th and 19th centuries, together with some 20th century pieces.