The annual Christmas Concert at the Holy Cross Church was a fitting way to finish a very busy year.The church was decorated with festive stars of all shapes and sizes and the choir and their guest soloist thrilled a capacity audience with a very seasonal selection of songs and carols.
Following the formality of the Concert members of the choir,including its own in house brass ensemble, toured the inns and taverns of Cowbridge singing carols (and drinking beer!) bringing festive cheer to the town.
The choir had a busy month of concerts supporting various charities and good causes and helped to raise nearly £15000 in total.
One of the largest contingents of the choir in recent months turned out for an emotional concert at Y Pant school in Pontyclun to honour the memory of Glyn Jones,a founder member of the choir, who sadly passed away earlier this year.
The choir was joined by the ladies of Taff Ely Ladies choir who charmed the audience with their singing.
Tributes to Glyn were given by his daughter and by choir Chairman Jon Wilks.
Proceeds from the evening were donated to the Alzheimers Society.
A large party of choristers and supporters journeyed variously by coach, car, aeroplane and rail to Bavaria as guests of German Winds Orchestra.
The group stayed near the beautiful Lake Tegernsee and were priviliged to join with German Winds and their other in vited guests, Northumberland Winds Orchestra in performing in two stunning locations in front of large and appreciative audiences.
The first venue was the impressive St Quirinus Church on the edge of Lake Tegernsee where the choir include in their repertoire two pieces in German ,the very appropriate Sanctus written by Schubert followed by Sing Dem Herrn.
The accoustic and atmosphere within the church made for a fantastic experience.
The choir’s second concert was held in the magnificent baroque Marienmunster at Ammersee.This venue took our breath away with its size and opulence, and an accoustic quality which even outshone our first concert venue.
On a sweltering evening in Cowbridge a record 75 choristers took the stage in front of a capacity audience.
After the initial set of 4 songs the choir gratefully discarded their blazers and sang a varied programme including debut performances of Adiemus and Mr Blue Sky.The concert ended with a rousing rendition of Hafan Gobaith and a standing ovation.
The evening was enhanced by our guests Cor Bryn Owain whose contributions were greatly appreciated by all.
It was with some relief that members of the choir and their guests sought liquid refreshment at the nearby Cowbridge Rugby Club.
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Our thanks go to our brilliant musical team and also the dedicated band of helpers behind the scenes for helping to make a memorable evening.
A large contingent of choristers together with their wives and partners travelled to the Lake District.Concerts were held in the Morecambe Winter Gardens, currently undergoing renovations followed by a successful joint concert with the Barrow Male Voice Choir in front of a large audience
The tourists enjoyed excursions by steam train and lake steamer, occasions whic prompted impromptu renditions of Chatanooga Choo Choo and Sloop John B!
Thc choir is delighted to have shared the stage with two other choirs during a busy spring.First we were delighted to welcome the Achord Ladies choir from Cyprus in Bridgend.
The choir then travelled to a not very sunny Weston super Mare where we had been invited to perform in a joint concert with the Mendip Male Voice Choir.A fine concert was followed by a lively afterglow in the local bowls club.Thank you MMVC!.
New concert staging
With thanks to Barnsaple MVC the choir is now proud owner of proper staging to accomodate the whole ensemble at concerts.
Staging will enhance the quality of our performances and will improve visibilty for our audiences.
Our Musical Director is particularly pleased as we all have a clear view of her, and of course vice versa!
No hiding places now boys!!!
