Bridgend Male Choir Committee

The Bridgend Male Choir has been established in South Wales since August 1960, and has a long history of competition successes. The concerts given by the Bridgend Choir are usually in aid of worthy charities, and we are proud to have raised many thousands of pounds for good causes. The following individuals oversee the organisation of the Bridgend Male Choir and the concerts we give, as well as enjoying singing with the Choir.

Chairman

Mansel Abraham

Bridgend Male Choir Chairman, Mansel Abraham
Mansel Abraham, Chairman, joined the Second Bass Section of the Choir in 1974 and has been Chairman virtually since the outset. A Choir enthusiast, Mansel served as a Police Inspector and Safety and Security Adviser with the DVLA until his retirement. He lives in Bridgend.

Vice Chairman

John Gould

Bridgend Male Choir Vice Chairman, John Gould
John Gould, Vice Chairman, has sung with the Baritone Section since 1988. He also chairs the Music Sub-Committee. John has been a partner in a successful local architects and surveyors practice for the past 33 years.

Secretary

Gareth Reese

Bridgend Male Choir Assistant Treasurer, Gareth Reese
Secretary, Gareth Reese, is one of the youngest choir members. He has sung with the Second tenor section since 1992. A secondary school teacher by profession, Gareth lives in Coychurch with Irish wife Jacqui and two young children.

Treasurer

Mike Price

Bridgend Male Choir Treasurer, Mike Price
Treasurer and Tenor, Mike Price has sung with the Choir since 1972 having sung with other Choirs previously. A retired Industrial Chemist with two adult children, he lives in Bridgend.

Public Relations Officer

David T Burt, JP

Bridgend Male Choir Press and Public Relations Officer, David T Burt
Media Officer, David T Burt, JP, has sung with the Tenors since 1997. Originally from Brynmenyn, he now lives in Town with his wife. A Patron & Trustee of Bridgend Athletic RFC, he is a Retired Director in the finance industry.  

Compere & Librarian

Gareth Davies

Bridgend Male Choir Compere and Librarian, Gareth Davies
Bryncethin born Librarian, Gareth Davies also fulfils the role of Concert Compere and has sung with the Bass Section since 1999.  Having spent a lifetime in the transport industry, he has now retired leaving him time to enjoy his favourite pastimes, his grandchildren and travelling, with his wife Irene. He lives in Bridgend.

Assistant Secretary

Oli Bown

Oli Bown
Assistant Secretary and Baritone, Oli Bown has sung with the Choir since 2004. A retired Chartered Engineer and Engineering Safety Advisor in the chemical industry, Oli also plays Violin and Viola in chamber groups and orchestras. He lives in Corntown with a soprano!

Assistant Treasurer

Peter Davis

Peter Davis
A retired Company Director, Peter joined the Choir in 2005. Long associated with the stage in his locality, he is now a keen supporter of the Macmillan Cancer Charity. He lives with his wife at Ogmore-by-Sea.