Admin Staff

Those Who Lead The Choir

The Chairman:

Barrie Johnson, second tenor, joined the choir in 1972, and was elected chairman in 1984. He has been instrumental, not only in restoring WMVC to its former standing as one of Britain's foremost choirs, but as the driving force behind its association with the Northern Ireland Peace Movement. Recognized as an innovator, he has been responsible for creating many of the modernizing practices enjoyed by today's choir.

Barrie holds post graduate qualifications from Liverpool and Manchester Universities. He is married to Muriel, and they have three daughters. He is the author of twenty four story books for children, and has recently retired after a successful career in education. An amateur historian, he is currently compiling a history of the choir for publication.

Barrie may be contacted by email at barriejohnson@warringtonchoir.org.uk

The Secretary:

Ian Scholes, retired undertaker, and one time Warrington policeman, is the butt of many a jest about keeping choristers in order, and sizing them up at the same time. Ian joined the Choir in 1983, with, in his own words, "much trepidation". Again, in his own words, he “wasn't ever a Basso Profundo, but if I worked at it I could become a credible Baritone”. He was duly elected to the choir committee, became secretary in 2001, and has done sterling work in the role ever since. Ian believes in harmony, in every sense, and very much enjoys the camaraderie of the choir.