Marysia Gorska-Saj

Clair Hiles

Sheila Rice

The Avon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir was formed in 1974 following the amalgamation of the Bath and Somerset, Bristol and the South Gloucester part of the Gloucestershire Constabulary. Membership was made up of serving and retired police officers and members of the support staff wishing to maintain the tradition of male voice choral singing. The choir are ambassadors for the Constabulary singing to raise funds for local charities and good causes in the Constabulary area and beyond, presenting live entertainment, sharing our music and traditions with the community both young and old.
  
The choir are all amateur singers, but we strive to achieve professional standards under the guidance of our Musical Director Marysia Gorska Saj, accompanists Clair Hiles and Sheila Rice. We enjoy a wide reputation for quality of performance for which we have been awarded numerous cups and certificates at choral competitions. As well as singing in our own concerts we have sung in major concerts with other choirs and bands and have made lasting friendships both in the United Kingdom and abroad. The choir's repertoire covers a wide range of music, from classical choral to popular songs, in fact, something for everyone.

In 2024 the choir celebrates its 50th anniversary and over the years there have been many changes in the way the constabulary operates. Police officers now work beside a wide range of support staff who are non-police officers but have specialist roles. The choir has followed that approach. We still recruit members from within the service but now welcome members from all walks of life who would like to become part of a very friendly, sociable and musical organisation and experience the tremendous satisfaction of singing in a male voice choir.

There is no doubt, supported by the medical profession, that music is good for general health and well-being. Singing in a choir brings the added advantage of a friendly social environment, exercise for the body and mind and is accessible to all ages. ‘Can’t sing’ you say, generally not true, if you can speak you can sing, and we will teach you. Many of our members have never sung before and do not read music but now stand among their colleagues at concerts entertaining to the highest standard. So why not give it a go, or book a concert, speak to any member or contact our choir secretary: .