OGMORE VALLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR
COR MEIBION CWM OGWR
‘Starring’ in the Feature
Film Very Annie Mary
Featured on Radio Wales’ Mal Pope Show Choir of The Week January
2008
Opening Music to Film Dirty Sanchez the Movie
25th ANNIVERSARY 2007
NOTE: OUR CD’s ARE AVAILABLE FOR
PURCHASE VIA POST
PAYMENT EITHER VIA CHEQUE OR PAYPAL
PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL TO ARRANGE POSTAGE etc
Available for Concerts, Weddings and Special Occasions
We are willing
to travel within a rough radius of 150 miles of South Wales
to give weekend concerts for good causes.
If you are
interested in booking us for a concert or a wedding then feel free to contact
me (no obligation).
Contact: Phil
Davies
- RECORDINGS
- CHOIR HISTORY
- CONCERTS
& BOOKINGS
- WEDDINGS
- PRESENT INFORMATION AND
BOOKING THE CHOIR.
- PAST CONCERTS
- FILMS
- TOURS
- CONCERT HALL
- MUSICAL DIRECTORS
- CONTACT INFO.
- CHOIR LINKS
- GALLERY
RECORDINGS
As part of our 10th Anniversary
Celebrations in 1992, the choir made their first recording entitled
"Voices in Celebration". If any one would like a copy of our tape,
then just email me and I'll get it sent to you. It costs £10 (incl p&p) in
Our first CD was released at the
end of 2001. This celebrated our 20th anniversary in 2002. We've already sold a
thousand copies of the CD. It contains a number of non-traditional choral songs
Our second CD was released December 2002.
Third CD May 2006 and 4th (Xmas
CD) December 2006
Click on selected tracks to hear sample mp3
THE WELSH CONNECTIONfeaturing Released December
2002 |
A VALLEY SINGSReleased December
2001 |
TAKE ME HOMERelease Date May 2006featuring |
CHRISTMAS CD 2006CHRISTMASAT
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With a Voice of Singing |
Les Miserables |
Take Me Home |
In the Bleak Mid Winter |
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Welsh Medley:
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Tra Bo Dau |
Let There Be Peace On Earth |
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Mai |
Sanctus |
My Gran wants an Action Man |
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Llanfair |
O Mio Bambino Caro <Catrin> |
Laudate Dominum |
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Unchained Melody |
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Calon Lan |
Psalm 23 |
Calm is The Sea |
The Road to |
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I can give you the Starlight |
When I'm 64 |
Rachie: I Bob Un Sy’n Fyddlon |
Away in a Manger (School) |
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Lover Come Back to Me |
Cole Porter Medley |
You’ll Never Walk Alone |
Away in a Manger (Choir) |
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Autumn Leaves |
Softly As I Leave You |
Pie Jesu < Catrin> |
Nadolig Llawen |
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Cymru Fach |
Non Ti Scordar |
Born in the Night |
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Myfanwy (as featured in Very
Annie Mary) |
Portrait of My love |
Elen Fwyn |
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Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn |
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American Triology |
Jingle |
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Yesterday |
Mil Harddach Wyt <Catrin> |
Hwiangerdd Mair |
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Under Milk Wood (Grafton
Radcliffe) + Eli Jenkin's Prayer |
Deus Salutis |
What Have they Done to the Rain |
Calypso Carol |
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We'll Keep A Welcome (Grafton + Catrin) |
My Heart Will Go On |
Impossible Dream |
O Faban Glan |
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Nant y Mynydd |
The Lark in the Clear Air <Catrin> |
Winter Wonderland |
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She (as featured on the BBC programme "Can they Hack
it") |
Ti a Dy Ddoniau |
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Miserere |
Love Changes Everything |
Silent Night |
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Sospan Fach |
Still, Still, Still |
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Nos Da <with Catrin> |
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You Raise Me Up <bonus track> |
Real Player
Track: THE ROSE
Recorded by Mobile
e-mail: james.eller @ zen.co.uk
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HISTORY
The
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Practice
every Thursday at Canolfan Bethlehem (all welcome)
CONCERTS/ENGAGEMENTS
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008 2009
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DATE |
VENUE |
NOTES |
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2nd March |
Benson Community Centre |
Noson Lawen in Chalsley |
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21st March |
Nottage Primary, Porthcawl |
Singing with children from school |
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30th March |
Canolfan Bethlehem |
Guests: Richard Williams' childrens choir |
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13th April |
Pencoed Rugby Club |
Concert and Country & Western Night |
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27th April |
Bryncethin Memorial Hall |
Fundraising concert (guest Catrin Jenkins) |
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24th May |
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Guests of |
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26th May |
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Guests of York Regional Police
choir |
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28th May |
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Choir Concert (guest Catrin Jenkins) |
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1st June |
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Wedding |
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15th July |
Canolfan Bethlehem |
Guests: Icelandic
Choir Stefnir |
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10th August |
Penmark, Rhoose |
Wedding |
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31st August |
St Ceins, Llangeinor |
Concert |
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21st September |
Police Club, Bridgend |
20th Anniversary Dinner |
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25th September |
Canolfan Bethlehem |
Celebration concert with Ladies choir, and Maesteg
Children |
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28th September |
Canolfan Bethlehem |
20th Anniversary Concert: guests include the |
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12th October |
St Michael's Church,Guting Power, Nr Bourton on the
Water |
Guests of Mike Edwards |
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24th October |
National |
Welsh Development Agency |
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30th October |
Glan yr afon |
Ynysawdre Home |
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2nd November |
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Wedding, |
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2nd November |
Aberkenfig Con Club |
Fund Raising for Noah's |
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23rd Nov |
Court Colman, Penyfai |
Wedding, Michele John |
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7th December |
Ottery St Mary, |
Parents teachers Evening arranged with Paul Dodds |
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14th December |
Pantyrawel Club |
Xmas social with artist |
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16th December |
Canolfan Bethlehem Centre |
Xmas concert with children from Aber school |
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25th January |
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Wedding: Janine woods |
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1st March |
Canolfan Bethlehem |
Cymanfa Ganu |
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15th March |
BREWOOD, |
Singing with Brewood Singers |
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5th April |
Bridgend Recreation Centre |
Singing in interval of local play |
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10th May |
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Wedding; Dai Williams' Daughter |
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17th May |
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Wedding; Dery Evans' Daughter |
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14th June |
Pontypridd Talygarn |
Weddings: Wedding: Ben and Nadia Lynn |
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19th
June |
Glan Yr Afon Home |
Concert |
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21st June |
STUART BURROWS |
Social fund raising
evening at Canolfan Bethlehem |
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5th July |
Wedding, Bridgend |
Jamie Coyne’s
wedding |
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12th July |
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Wedding:
Day and Budd |
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25th July |
Radyr; |
Wedding:
Nick & Sian |
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26th
July |
Wedding St Mary’s church |
Wedding Catherine
Dann |
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22 August |
Concert |
For
Asbestos Awareness |
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23 August |
Wedding, Tondu |
Wedding : Mrs Jones |
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5th Sept |
Tabernacle, |
Wedding:
Helen Jones and Daniel Somebody |
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13th Sept |
Wyndham church |
Wedding: Ian Gunner |
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20th Sept |
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Wedding:
Mr B Jones |
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27th
Sept |
Brewood Singers
Concert |
Canolfan
Bethlehem |
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10th
October |
Wedding |
Nicola
Spence |
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18th
October |
Chipping |
Concert |
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1st Nov |
Remembrance Concert |
St David’s Hall,
Cardiff |
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15th Nov |
Charity Concert |
‘Belt’ Club in
Ogmore Vale |
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13th Dec |
Xmas Dinner/Social |
Pencoed Rugby club |
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20th Dec |
Ian Gurridge’s
wedding |
Margam Orangery, |
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3rd Jan |
City Hall; |
Wedding:
Sarah Williams |
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17th Jan |
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Concert up in
Tamworth with Tamworth MVC |
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21st
Feb |
Wedding: Father
Mike Rooke |
Coychurch |
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27th Feb |
Welsh Concert |
Cardiff Masonic
Hall Prince’s Trust
Charity |
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1st
March |
Traditional Welsh
night with Cawl |
Canolfan Bethlehem
Centre |
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6th
March |
Welsh
night |
Rotary club of
Weston |
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15th
March |
Welsh Tourist board |
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10th
April |
Wedding: Jonathan
Evans |
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17th April |
St Teilo’s church,
Merthyr Mawr |
Concert |
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30th
April |
Wedding: Robert
Willis |
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1st May |
Charity Concert |
Non-Pol Club Ogmore
Vale |
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5th May |
Concert |
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14th May |
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Ogmore Historical
Society |
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15th May |
Wedding: Catherine
Powell |
Fonmon |
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22nd May |
Pre-tour Concert |
Canolfan Bethlehem
Centre |
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END MAY |
CHOIR TOUR |
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6th June |
Wedding: K Price |
St Donats |
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12th
June |
Wedding Sam Russel |
Newcastle Hill,
Bridgend |
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19th
June |
Wedding: Richard/ |
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19th
June |
Reception: Julia
Clemmet |
Grounds of coity
Castle |
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26th
June |
Wedding: Nigel
roberts |
Heronston Hotel |
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3rd July |
Wedding: Helen
& Dafydd |
Miskin Manor |
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24th
July |
Bridgend Borough
Choir |
Bridgend Recreation
Centre |
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1st
August |
Concert: North York
Police choir, Canada |
Canolfan Bethlehem
Centre |
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20th
August |
Wedding Cathryn
Evans |
Grove club |
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21st
August |
Wedding: Claire Burridge |
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11th
Sept |
Wedding: |
Penyfai |
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18th
Sept |
Concert with |
Canolfan Bethlehem
Centre |
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25th
Sept |
Wedding: Gower Golf
Club |
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2nd
October |
Concert: Raise funds
for St Ceins (Llangeinor) |
St Ceins |
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5th
October |
Concert: Pencoed
OAP |
Legion Club,
Pencoed |
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16th Oct |
Wedding: Stan C |
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6th Nov |
Wedding reception |
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27th Nov |
Wedding Liana &
Darren |
St Davids,
Tonyrefail |
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8th Dec |
Carol Concert |
Nathaniel House |
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2nd Jan |
Stan C Mum-in-law
Birthday |
Porthcawl Seabank |
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6th Feb |
Dechrau Canu |
WAMVC |
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26th Feb |
Welsh cawl night |
Canolfan Bethlehem
Centre |
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1st
March |
St David’s night |
With |
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5th
March |
Churchdown Choir |
Community Centre,
Churchdown |
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11th
March |
Concert Alun Tucker |
Vale country Club |
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9th
April |
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Canolfan Bethlehem
Centre (H) |
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18th
April |
Heol y cyw |
Community centre |
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23rd
April |
Reception: Coed y
Mwstwr |
Mrs Kiernon |
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30th
April |
Wedding: Alan
McCambridge |
Tondu 11 |
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1st may |
Wedding Dianne
Pearce |
Coed y Mwstwr |
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28th may |
Wedding Steven
Beasant |
Penoced 12.30 |
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11th
june |
Wedding: Emma-Jo |
Petersfield, Hants |
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11th
June |
Concert for
Macmillan |
Haslemere |
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1st July |
Wedding: Turner |
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23 July |
Naunton Concert |
Cotswolds |
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30th
July |
Wedding: Paget
& Manning |
Margam Orangery |
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5th
August |
Concert Budleigh
Salterton |
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3rd Sept |
Wedding: Cassie
Marsh |
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9th Sept |
Community Concert |
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10th
Sept |
Wedding: Tim Davies |
Tintern |
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17th
Sept |
Wedding Charlotte
Davies |
Wyndham 12.00 |
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1st
October |
Wedding: Radford |
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7th Oct |
Weddin:
Perry/Irving |
Margam Orangery |
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12th Oct |
Porthcawl Masonic |
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14th Oct |
Porthcawl Rest |
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22nd Oct |
Chipping Campden |
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5th Nov |
Wedding: Helen Owen |
Wyndham church |
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5th Nov |
Remembrance Concert |
St Davids Hall, |
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12th Nov |
Annual Concert |
Canolfan Bethlehem |
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5th Dec |
Children Xmas |
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6th Dec |
Xmas Concert with Ogmore Primary |
Canolfan Bethlehem Centre |
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10th Dec |
Wedding: Lewis/Jones |
Kenfig Hill |
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12th Dec |
Carol Concert |
St Ceins’ Church + Llangeinor Arms |
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14th Dec |
Carol Concert |
Southerdown golf Club |
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17th Dec |
Xmas Dinner |
Grove club |
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6th Jan |
Party Booking |
Sarn Club |
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7th Jan |
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27th Feb |
Heol y Cyw |
Welsh night |
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1st March |
Cawl Welsh Night |
Canolfan Bethlehem |
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25th March |
Wedding: Erica + Jonathan |
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1st April |
Wedding: |
Aberkenfig |
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1st April |
Brewood Concert |
Brewood |
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9th April |
Wedding: G Thomas |
Llanishen |
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22nd April |
Wedding J Morgan |
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13th May |
Wedding: French |
Coity |
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19th May |
Concert for Asbestos Awareness |
Top Club: Nantymoel |
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27th May |
Wedding: Helen Bevan |
Penyfai |
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2nd June |
Concert with Merril Osmond |
Craig Yr Nos Castle |
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6th June |
Porthcawl Masonic |
Concert |
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10th June |
Wedding: Chris Meredith |
Tonyrefail |
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17th June |
Concert for Macmillan Nursing |
Haslemere |
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7th July |
Wedding: Nicola Corbett |
Newcastle Hill |
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8th July |
Wedding: Richards/Hodgson |
Bettws |
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21st July |
Wedding: Mrs Dent |
Bassaleg, |
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29th July |
Wedding: Mrs Richards |
Grangetown: |
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3rd Aug |
Wedding: Claire Jones |
Margam Orangery |
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25th Aug |
Wedding: Cox |
Margam Orangery |
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26th Aug |
Wedding: Morgan |
St Theodore, Kenfig Hill |
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9th Sept |
Wedding: Emma Shenton |
Frome |
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9th Sept |
Concert for Macmillan |
Bathhampton |
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15th Sept |
Wedding: |
Coed y Mwstwr |
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23 Sept |
Wedding |
Penyfai |
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30th Sept |
Wedding: |
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October |
Annual Concert for Youth of Valley |
Canolfan Bethlehem |
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21st Oct |
Wedding: Williams/Taylor |
Heronston, Bridgend |
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1st Dec |
Charity concert for Cancer Research |
Wick Edward Evans Trust |
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7th Dec |
Church roof restoration fund |
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13 Dec |
Xmas Concert with |
Canolfan Bethlehem |
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22nd Dec |
Annual Xmas Dinner |
Porthcawl |
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27 Jan |
Wedding: Leanne + David |
St Mary’s Hill Golf Club |
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26th Feb |
Welsh Night |
Heol y Cyw Community Centre |
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1st March |
Welsh Cawl Night |
Canolfan Bethlehem |
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3rd March |
Churchdown Choir |
Canolfan Bethlehem |
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10th March |
Wedding: Ceri + Russell |
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16th March |
Wedding: Mark + Julie |
Bryngarw House |
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5-13 April |
CHOIR TOUR to |
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5th May |
Wedding: Mr Smith |
Coity |
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19th May |
Wedding: |
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7th July |
Wedding: Mr Cole |
Litchard |
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7th July |
Wedding: Many Rees’ daughter |
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13th July |
Wedding: Phil Thomas’ Daughter |
Margam |
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4th August |
Wedding: |
Tondu Church |
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11th August |
Wedding: Robert + Lynne |
Penyfai |
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11th August |
Reception: Phil + Sue |
Tondu Cricket club |
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17th August |
Wedding: |
Fairwater |
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18th August |
Edward Evans’ Fund |
Wick |
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25th August |
Wedding: Sam Richards |
Llanishen 12.30 |
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2nd Sept |
Wedding: Michael |
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8th Sept |
Wedding: |
St Mary’s |
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20-23 Sept |
Choir Short Tour |
Torquay |
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21st Sept |
Wedding Anniversary |
Chippenham |
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22nd Sept |
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Charity for Children form |
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5th October |
Wedding: Donna Llewellyn |
Penyfai 1.30 |
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6th October |
Wedding: Claire Hughes |
Margam |
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12th October |
25th
ANNIVERSARY CONCERT |
Bethlehem Centre with Silver band |
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23rd October |
Heol y Cyw |
Concert at Heol y Cyw |
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27th October |
Chipping Campden |
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30th Nov |
Xmas Concert |
Heol y Cyw Community Centre |
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7th Dec Fri |
Xmas Concert |
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13th Dec |
Xmas concert |
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15th Dec |
Wedding: |
St Mary’s Coity |
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15th Dec |
Xmas Dinner |
Fairways Porthcawl |
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20th Dec |
Xmas songs |
Blackmill hospital |
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12th JAN |
CHOIR FEATURED ON RADIO WALES |
Mal Pope Show featured choir of the weekon Radio Wales |
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16th Jan |
Concert: Porthcawl |
Porthcawl Masonic Hall |
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23rd Jan |
Concert: McMllan Cancer Appeal |
Richard Price Centre; Llangeinor |
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27th Jan |
Hospital Appeal |
Ward 2 Glanrhyd Hospital 2.30pm |
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1st March |
CAWL NIGHT |
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7th March |
80th Birthday Concert |
Pencoed Rugby 8pm |
| 13th March | Concert | Heol y cyw rugby 9pm |
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22nd March |
Wedding: Ceri Jenkins |
Pyle |
| 19 April | Wedding: St Teilo, | Merthyr Mawr |
| 4th May | Concrt: Barnstable choir | Canolfan Bethlehem 7pm |
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14th June |
Wedding: Janet Scourfield |
St Augustine’s St Mellons |
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19th July |
Wedding: Eira’s Friend |
Margam Orangery |
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2nd August |
Wedding: Bennetta |
St Illtyd’s Newcastle Hill |
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29th August |
Wedding: Joanne Morris |
Miskin Manor |
| 13th Sept | 70th Birthday | tondu cricket club, trotman |
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19th Sept |
Wedding: Mrs Rees |
Penarth |
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11th Oct |
Remembrance Concert |
Dinas Powys |
| 12th Nov | Concert: Porthcawl Masonic Home | |
| 13th Nov | Ogmore Primary School | Visitors from Uganda |
| 19th Nov | Concert: Ogmore Ladies | Christchurch Church, Ogmore |
| 28th Nov | Concert: Penyfai church | |
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5th Dec |
Wedding: Hannah Meyer |
St Mary’s Church, Bridgend |
| 5th Dec | Carol Concert for Edward Evans Fund | Evening Wick |
| 9th Dec | Carol Concert: Children Ogmore Primary School | Canolfan Bethlehem |
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12th Dec
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Xmas Dinner |
Fairways Porthcawl |
| 14th Dec | Carol Concert | glam rhyd hospital 2.30pm |
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Wyndham church
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| 20th Dec | Wedding: Emma Kelson | Wedding: Margam Orangery |
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Concert: Cancer Care wales
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Wedding Reception
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| 1st Mrch | Cawl Night | Canolfan Bethlehem |
7th March
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Wedding: Rhian Roberts
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Dunvant Church, Swansea
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| 9-16 Apr | Spanish Tour | |
6th June
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Concert
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ChurchdoMVC Gloucester
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| 11 July | Barnstaple Choir | Barnstaple |
| 18 July | Wedding: Watts & Jones | Wyndham Church |
| 30 July | Wedding: Kate Waters | Ross on Wye |
| 1 Aug | Blaengwynfi Fun Day | Blaengwynfi |
| 8 Aug | Wedding: Sarah Morgan | Penyfai Church |
| 15 Aug | Concert: Brocastle Home | Bridgend |
| 19 Sept | Concert: Chiping Campden | Chipping Campden, Cotswolds |
| 26 Sept | Concert ANNUAL CONCERT | Bethlehem Centre Ogmore Vale |
| 2 Oct | Concert: St Brides church | Llansantffraidd |
| 9 Oct | Wedding | Penyfai Church |
| 24 Oct | Wedding & Concert | Bath |
| 11 Nov | Porthcawl Masonic Home | Porthcawl |
| 28 Nov | Concert: Brocastle Home | Bridgend |
| 19 Dec | Wedding: Lee Howell | Wyndham Church |
| 6 Mar | Wedding: Dunvant Church | Swansea, Rhian Roberts |
| 2 May | Wedding: Carole Roberts | Tetbury South Glos |
| 8 May | SAD Concert | St David's Hall Cardiff |
| 20 Aug | Wedding: Maria Tallis | Canton Cardiff |
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WEDDINGS
The choir
is well known in the Bridgend and
We normally charge £275-£300 plus
transport. If anyone is interested then please contact me.
We have sung at weddings as far a
field as
Some of the songs that we often
perform at the weddings are:
Gwahoddiad, Myfanwy,
Unchained Melody, The Rose, Cwm
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songs booklet
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PRESENT
To the present day, the choir has
maintained a membership of between 30-40 members. The choir is in great demand,
and we are proud over the years to have helped to raise considerable amounts
for both local and national charitable organisations. The choir is supported by
an efficient administrative committee and an enthusiastic ladies section. The
choir has formed bonds of friendship with many other choirs both in
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PAST CONCERTS
We have performed at many
prestigious venues, including The Royal Albert Hall (as a member of the South
Wales Association of Male Voice Choirs), St David's Hall Cardiff, the Savoy
Hotel London, St Pierre Golf Club, Afan Lido Port Talbot, Tewkesbury Abbey, RC
Cathedral Shrewsbury, Cardiff Castle, Celtic Manor Hotel, Songs of Praise at
the Millenium Stadium, Marylake Shrine Kitchener (Toronto), National Museum of
Wales, with The World Choir at the Arms Park in 1992, St Mary’s Chipping
Camden, Church in Toorrevieja, Simione Lake Garda.
We sang at the opening of the
Welsh Open Golf Championship at the Celtic Manor. We're looking forward to
singing at the opening of the Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor (if anyone wants to
book us!!!)
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FILMS
The choir took part in the filming
of a feature film in the summer of 1999. It was released May 2001.
It is entitled "Very Annie
Mary". The stars include
It was filmed in the
The starting titles show our
valley looking down from the Bwlch mountain
We opened the premiere of the film
in
TOURS
We have embarked on a number of
successful tours to
We visited
2004
An
outstanding success. Sang in
2007
2009
Torrevieja , Spain
We are always on the look out for
undertaking visits to new and varied venues about the
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CONCERT HALL
The Canolfan Bethlehem Centre was
the old
The choir has also refurbished a Steinway piano, and this now takes centre
place in Canolfan Bethlehem. (see gallery)
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MUSICAL DIRECTORS
In 1987, a new musical director
was required due to Mr Glyn Stephens having to retire through ill health, and
the choir was very lucky to secure the services of Mr Peter Jones. With Peter's
expertise in arranging and conducting, the choir has evolved into one of the
most popular in the area. It is due to Peter that the choir now possess such a
wide ranging repertoire which is the envy of many other choirs, ranging from
the traditional Welsh choral pieces to the more modern pieces with guitar accompaniment.
Unfortunately, due to ill health, Peter had to leave the choir. This left a
void, which was temporarily filled initially by the renowned musical director
and conductor Mr Alun John. Subsequently, the choir has been lucky enough to
acquire the services of Mr Malcolm Burnell, a conductor with a fine background
and pedigree. From the time of the choir's formation, Mrs Jean Davies was a
faithful and loyal servant to the choir as its accompanist and without her
efforts it is doubtful whether the choir could have succeeded and evolved to
its current level of success.
Jean has recently retired from
playing due to arthritic hands, but we are now very fortunate to have both
Sadly, in January '99, the choir was shocked by the sudden death of Peter Jones
from a heart attack. He will always be remembered by many of us in the choir,
not just as a great musician, but also as a good friend.
During the years that the choir
has been in existence, our compere has been Vaughn Evans. Sadly Vaughn passed
away the beginning of 2002. He will always be remembered with great affection
by both choristers and people of the Ogmore Valley.
Sadly our great servant Jean
Davies passed away end of 2004. She was a driving force behind the choir for
many years. She was not slow in coming forward with advice (you’re not singing
properly!!). It is difficult to remember her without smiling, and it is this
memory that represents the icon she was within our choir.
The Ogmore Valley Male Voice Choir recognizes that they are very lucky to possess such a committed and talented music team. With Eira, Catrin and Deb ‘in charge’ then the choir continues to develop both in the quality and range of music they produce.
Eira Paskin
Eira has been involved in music all of her life and has been involved in numerous choirs over the years. She began her association with the Ogmore Valley Male Voice Choir in 1996, when she acted as deputy accompanist to the choir’s original accompanist Jean Davies. After a few years Jean retired and Eira took over as the choir’s accompanist working firstly under the musical directorship of Peter Jones and then Malcolm Burnell. When in 2002 Malcolm retired, Eira took over the responsibility of being the musical director and has continued in developing the repertoire and quality of the choir. In her words she ‘thoroughly enjoys rehearsals and concerts’, with her enthusiasm and commitment rubbing off on the members of the choir. This enthusiasm for producing a varied repertoire for the choir continues and she has arranged numerous pieces ranging from classical, standard and popular songs.
Eira is still very busy both professionally and personally in still teaching English in schools and also in her ‘spare time’ looking after her grandchildren and dogs.
Catrin Eleri Jenkin
Catrin has been associated with the Ogmore Valley Male Voice Choir since her first appearance at their Annual Concert in 2000. This was shortly after her success in winning at the Miner’s Eisteddfod that year. She has performed with the choir on numerous occasions both nationally and internationally. Her quality of voice and varied repertoire has enhanced the choir’s performances not only in concerts but also on all four of the CD’s produced by the choir. In 2002 she competed at the National Eisteddfod in St David’s and came second in a highly competitive field of singers (many of whom have now attained national and international recognition). Her children have followed in her tradition by competing and winning at the Urdd National Eisteddfod in recent years.
The choir is very fortunate in having Catrin in that she is also an accomplished musician and acts as the choir’s joint accompanist with Deb.
Deb Lewis
Deb gained an A.L.C.M. (Associate of London College of Music) in pianoforte and before moving to the area in the past was deputy accompanist for Carmarthen Male Voice Choir. After graduating with a BA in Music and Education, Deb taught infant children for 11 years in the area before becoming a full-time Mum (now with two young children). Deb has been associated with the Ogmore Valley Male Voice Choir since 1999 when she acted as deputy accompanist to both Jean and Eira. In the subsequent years Deb with her enthusiasm and good humour has become one of the mainstays of the choir and now acts as joint accompanist with Catrin.
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CHOIR
LINKS
Links to choirs who have contacted
us in the past (sorry I've lost most links!!!!)
Wellington
Male Voice Choir , New Zealand
Blaenavan Male Voice
Choir, Wales
Valley's
connection web directory
North
York Regional Police choir (
Birmingham Icknield Male Voice
Choir
Mobile CD recording Studio, Bridgend email: james.eller@zen.co.uk
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Choir Torquay 1995
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Inside Chapel
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Wedding
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London Stairs
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Top Club
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Andy Pandy
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Guitar Outside
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Are we safe?
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Home sweet home
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Canada Ugly Bus !!
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Ogmore &
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Niagra Nerds One
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Niagra Nerds Two
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20th Anniversary
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Amalfi Boat
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If you are interested in booking us, or coming to see us
in practice or in concert then feel free to contact me. We are always
interested in hearing from members of the public who have left the valley in
the past for pastures new, or have family from the valley.
FOR INFORMATION Contact
Phil Davies
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