Jon Wilks

The audience came in their hundreds for our annual concert at Cowbridge Leisure Centre on July 15th and enjoyed a sumptuous evening of songs mixing traditional hymns with modern melodies. We unveiled 2 new debutant choristers in Phil Williams and Huw Davies, whilst a further 7 were making annual concert debuts. Our soloist, Ellen Williams, was majesty personified, whilst a highlight for many was a first performance of the Joni Mitchell song ‘Both Sides Now’ featuring 9 BSL-trained choristers signing the entire song. A standing ovation resulted. Bravo to our musical team of Rhiannon Williams (MD), Sandra Williams (accompanist) and Scott Williams (organ) for a wonderful performance and thanks to all of you who supported.

A large number of choristers, partners and fans from CMVC have just returned from a brilliant tour to Cyprus where the choir performed 3 fabulous concerts. Combined with the outstanding Achord Community Choir based in Cyprus for the first two performances at St Giorgio Restaurant, Paphos and the imposing Pissouri Amphitheatre, everyone enjoyed a wonderful and uplifting week in the sunshine. None will forget either the plummeting temperature at Pissouri as the wind picked up and night fell, nor the extraordinary reception and deafening applause at our final performance at St Georges Hotel, Paphos. Huge thanks to all involved in organising, particularly John Williams and Bob Jenkins.

An incredible evening of song in the magnificent settings of Llandaff Cathedral was a treat for the capacity audience, raising money for the cancer support charity, Maggie’s Cardiff. Combined with the exceptional talents of Howells School Preparatory Competition Choir, this was a memorable occasion by any standards. If you couldn’t get a ticket, then you can enjoy the entire concert, expertly filmed by the Llandaff Cathedral team, via the following link: https://llandaffcathedral.online/maggies-cancer-concert.

The choir were privileged to be invited to sing in the magnificent Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury on Saturday 24th March to raise money for the Samaritans charity. Performing to a very appreciative and warm audience, over £6,000 was raised through the event – a magnificent sum and full reward for the efforts that the choir made. Congratulations to new chorister debutants Geoff Reed and Stuart McCulloch!

On this St Valentine’s Day we send you our love and a tune to stay in your head all day!

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What an absolutely fantastic evening! The was privileged to be asked to perform for an international music gala at Cowbridge Comprehensive School, organised by budding impressario Rhianna Owen. the fabulous programme included performances from Cowbridge Comprehensive pupils and Atlantic College students and incorporated music and instruments from Mongolia, Norway, Ukraine, USA, and the European continent – as well as Wales! Bravo to all involved.