SYNOPSIS

The Royal Naval Association Male Voice Choir, has its headquarters at the R.N.A. Club in Adelaide Road, Leamington Spa (England), where it meets for rehearsals each Monday evening from 7.45pm to 10pm. The choir is about 30 strong - with a blend of First Tenor, Second Tenor, Baritone and Bass voices. New members are always very welcome, and do not need to come from a naval background. Top tenors and bottom basses are especially welcome!

RNA Choir Photo

The RNA Choir at a concert in St. Peter's Church Leamington Spa in 2002
with (former) Musical Director Russell McKie and (former) Accompanist Sheila Schon-Kirby


We aim to maintain a high standard of musical performance, even though many of our members do not read music. The choir has an extensive repertoire, both of traditional male choir pieces such as Welsh hymns and operatic choruses and of more modern syncopated items. We sing largely from memory, which greatly enhances our communication with the audience and our "togetherness".

The choir stages concerts in halls and churches in South Warwickshire - either on its own or in conjunction with other local choirs or artistes. On occasions, we take part in much larger events further afield - past examples being massed male choir events at the Cardiff Arms Park rugby stadium and the VE Day 50th Anniversary Concert in Hyde Park (London). Most of the choir's concert activities are concerned with raising money for local or national charities, but entertainment is also sometimes provided for the residents of retirement homes.

We are always pleased to receive invitations to give performances in our locality. If you would like to discuss the possibility of a concert, please see the Contacts page. Please note, however, that we do not provide after-dinner entertainment.

NAC Logo The choir is affiliated to the National Association of Choirs. For more details, see the Contacts page.

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