Mendip Male Voice Choir is celebrating after winning a trophy at the adult choral day of the Mid-Somerset Festival held in Bath.

The Mendip Men entered the Show Song and Male Voice Choirs classes, held at St. Swithins Church, on Saturday, March 15.

For the Show Song class, musical director Kate Courage chose Anthem, from the musical Chess by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA.

Rhythm of Life from the Broadway musical Sweet Charity by Cy Coleman was the second choice.

In this class, the Mendip Men were competing with the Andover Ladies Choir and a second ladies choir, the Courage Choir from Bradford-on-Avon, directed by Ms Courage’s sister.

For the Male Voice Choirs class, Ms Courage chose Thankful by Josh Groban and Chattanooga Choo Choo, composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Mack Gordon.

In the Show Song class, the Mendip Men were awarded a score of 84 per cent, giving way to the two ladies choirs, who turned in fine performances.

Adjudicator Tim Parker praised the choir for its “wonderfully warm sound” and diction.

Tim Parker specifically praised the accompanists and musical directors of all three choirs for their important roles in the choir performances, recognising the vital contributions of both Kate Courage and accompanist Dominic Irving.

With an overall score of 87 per cent, the choir was awarded honours and lifted the Arthur Trowbridge Cup.

Kate Courage said: “I’m really proud of what the Gentlemen have achieved today.

“We’ve worked hard on diction, quiet singing, loud singing and a good overall musical performance and it is really satisfying that this has been recognised.”

The choir are inviting men who would like to join them to their Monday night rehearsals, held every week in term time at St Mary’s School in Timsbury.