About the Choir
The Dalesmen
Singers male voice choir was formed in 1971, resulting from
a meeting in the 'Duke of Wellington' pub in Danby. The meeting
was between Joe Easley who was to become the first chairman
and Colin Throup a former professional singer. Colin became
the Dalesmen Singers first musical director and continued
in the post for 18 years. The choir was a great success singing
at different venues in and around the North York moors.After
a while the choir's reputation began to spread and performances
and friendships formed in other parts of the country. Stephen
Maltby, who is head of music and creative arts as Caedmon
School, Whitby succeeded as musical director in 1989. Steve
is very well known in the area for his musical talent, enthusiasm
and humour. Ann Hartley has been the choir’s accompanist
for over 30 years. Ann takes sections of the choir for special
practice. Three of the founder members still sing with the
choir
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for the Dalesmen Singers is in Danby which is in the heart of
the beautiful North Yorks national park. The choir has a great
tradition of friendship and of helping others. Dalesmen Concerts
enable many different charities to raise funds. We have about
45 members in the choir with all kinds of different backgrounds
and experiences. Togetherness is part of the ethos along with
a common love of singing. Members come from as far a field as
Teesside, Whitby and Pickering and all stops between. Many wives,
partners and family members take an active role in fund raising
activities. They also prepare great suppers and teas for visiting
choirs and functions. They have the opportunity to accompany
the choir on their trips in this country and abroad. So ladies,
get your man involved.Rehearsals take place every Tuesday evening
at the Methodist church in Danby. The Dalesmen like to sing a
wide variety of songs - some serious and some fun with lots in
between. The Dalesmen enjoy their music and have fun in their
performing and in the social life of the choir. This tongue-in-cheek
cartoon of the choir appeared in the Financial Times
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