We extend our gratitude and acknowledgement for the work by two of our senior members, Norwood Steele compiling the content, and Desmond Hanna providing the audible commentary for these videos covering the years from 1932 to 2013.
The origins of how the choir was formed under our first conductor Jim Savage including our first competition – The Larne Musical Festival of 1933.
How the choir endured the war years including several practice venues, changes of conductor and some notable competition successes.
The beginning of the Wilson era saw the resurgence of the choir and enjoyed huge success around the UK and beyond.s
Two tours of America, where we performed for Georgia’s Secretary of State, took part in the St Patrick’s Day parade and appeared on local TV.
More local and national success including our first participation in the International Choir festival held in Malta. Our third tour of America saw us perform at a number of notable venues and local radio stations
Our first tour of Canada followed by success at the Coleraine International Choral Festival in 1999.
Our second tour of Canada, participation in the 14th Malta International Choir Festival and success once again in the New Ross Festival 2004.
Tour 4 of America saw us revisit Georgia and South Carolina followed by a double success in the 2005 New Ross Choral Festival. This period also saw us compete in the 11th International Choir Festival in Athens.
Our conductor Robert Wilson received an MBE for his services to music. We also toured America once again with our most notable performance being held in the world famous Carnegie Hall, New York. We also made an appearance on the BBC’s ‘Songs of Praise’ programme and performed in Italy at the Verona Amphitheatre.
We were invited by Glasgow Phoenix Choir to celebrate their diamond jubilee by singing in a number of venues in Glasgow. The choir also visited Poland, celebrated its 80th anniversary and performed with the renowned soprano singer Margaret Keys.
Lady Hermon MP becomes our President. Success at the Navan Choral festival. Hosted the Greeley Chorale from Colorado and returned to Poland to take part in the Krakow International Choral festival.
Donaghadee Male Voice Choir participated here in 2013 and 2014 when we acquired more silverware.
In September 2021, we were delighted to announce that Emma Morgan-Wilson was appointed as our new Musical Director. Emma hails from Donaghadee and has already taken us to the Bangor International Choral Festival.
Christine became our accompanist in January 2024.
A retired Head of Music in Hunterhouse College Finaghy, Christine has a wide experience of accompanying, rehearsing and conducting choirs. Outside of her school work Christine was rehearsal accompanist for Lisnagarvey Operatic Society and also performed with The Leading Ladies Quartet across the province for many years.
We welcome Christine to our ranks.
In 2024 Donaghadee Male Voice Choir enjoyed every minute as we sang in the Hollywell Buildings, Derry.
Donaghadee Male Voice Choir are celebrating success at Bangor International Choral Festival in 2023, 2025 and 2026 as they compete in the Male Voice Choir section.
The origins of how the choir was formed under our first conductor Jim Savage including our first competition – The Larne Musical Festival of 1933.
