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Bridgend Male Choir ConcertsThe almost 100 strong Bridgend Male Choir has a wide repertoire of classical and folk pieces, traditional Welsh Anthems, and popular songs from the shows. The Choir give regular concerts (see below for dates), which are always well attended and extremely popular, throughout South Wales and the rest of the UK, as well as internationally. The Choir is fortunate to have extremely high quality Musical Direction, please visit the Music Professionals page to read about the Bridgend Male Choir's Musical Directors and Accompanists. The quality of the Choir's singing is reflected in regular competitive successes, some of the most notable being the Welsh National Eisteddfod in 2004 and 2006. Why not come along to one of the Bridgend Choir's concerts and hear for yourself? You can also buy Choir recordings online and listen to a few sample tracks, on the CDs page. USEFUL LINKS -
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridgend-Male-Choir/444632492241476 2012 link to Facebook http://www.bmcupdate.com having fun on choristers own website http://www.bridgend.gov.uk check "What's On" for local events http://www.bridgendpropertynews.co.uk/ Choir supporters and local property details http://www.crw.org.uk Cancer Research Wales - principal charity supported by the Choir http://www.davidhutchings.co.uk the Choir's guest conductor's website http://www.gerontius.net/ for choirs, concert events & lovers of choral music http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com A rich history of Christmas Carols http://www.laurasmithpiano.co.uk the Choir's first class freelance pianist & accompanist http://www.musicanet.org/robokopp/welsh.html for ballads & Hymns of Wales http://www.musicinthevale.org.uk Annual competition for young singers and instrumentalists http://www.nationalassociationofchoirs.org.uk for National Association of Choirs http://www.old-white-hart.co.uk A Pub/ Restaurant in the Vale run by a chorister, where a warm welcome is assured http://www.porters-uk.com Choir President, local Estate Agent and purchase outlet for Choir CD http://www.rhiannonwilliams-hale.com Website of Choir Musical Director Upcoming Bridgend Male Choir concerts
FOR TICKET DETAILS WHERE NOT STATED, PLEASE CONTACT CHOIR SECRETARY ON 01656 862037.
Sony Theatre, Bridgend College, Cowbridge Road, Bridgend01 February 20137.00 pm Concert supporting St John's Trust, Newcastle Hill, together with Vocelle Ladies Choir (Pontyclun) & the Oldcastle Primary School Choir. Compere, Gareth Davies. Tickets £5 from Felicity's Jewellers, Nolton St, Bridgend.
Riviera International Centre, Torquay15 February 2013Majestic Male Voice Choir Festival & Competition 15th-17th
Llantrisant Church, Llantrisant 25 February 2013Choristers will join the Church congregation for a recording for S4C programme, "Dechrau Canu, Dechrau Canmol"
Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl01 March 2013Cwlwm Celtaidd - pan Celtic Festival - Choir will headline the Opening Concert at 7.45 pm for this International Gathering of Celtic Nations. Tickets from the Box Office.
City Hall, Cardiff16 March 20131.45 pm Short afternoon concert, pre match Wales vs England rugby, by invitation of London Welsh RFC Supporters Trust.
3.00 pm Short performance for hospitality company at same venue, different function suite. Hosted by Craig Quinnell.
St David's Hall, Cardiff17 March 20133.00 pm Bobath Cymru 21st Birthday Variety Show - Bridgend Male Choir joins with Llantrisant & Cardiff Arms Park choirs in this charity performance, supporting Peter Karrie, Sarah Lark, Katy Treharne (All West End); Mike Doyle, baritone, Lucasz Biela; childrens choirs, Abergavenny Borough Band & the Liberty Big Band. Choir conducted by Craig Roberts of the Abergavenny Band. Tickets from the Box Office
St Mary's Catholic Church, Bridgend26 April 20132.30 pm Wedding of Kate Thomas & Phil Steele (BBC Wales Sports Journalist)
A Bournmouth Hotel05 May 2013Surprise afternoon "private function" - later revealed as a 25th Wedding Anniversary celebration for Duncan & Wendy Johnstone at the Royal Bath Hotel.
Ilfracombe, North Devon24 May 20132.00 pm Civic Wedding at Tunnels Beaches, Bath Place of Verity Spencer and Wayne Munden
Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham01 June 2013Anglo-Welsh Festival of Male Choirs - Massed Choir of 350 voices - choirs participating include Biddulph; Bridgend; Canoldir; Cardiff Arms Park, Dowlais; Mynyddislwyn; Oxford Welsh, Penybontfawr & Pontarddulais. Conductors are J L Jones (Canoldir) & D Last (Cardiff Arms Park). Tickets from the Box Office.
St David's Hall, Cardiff08 June 2013Anglo-Welsh Festival of Male Choirs - Massed Choir Concert of 350 Voices - choirs participating include Biddulph; Bridgend; Canoldir; Cardiff Arms Park; Dowlais; Mynyddislwyn; Oxford Welsh; Penybontfawr & Pontarddulais. Conductors are J L Jones (Canoldir) & D Last (Cardiff Arms Park)
Ogmore Village, Vale of Glamorgan09 June 2013Short afternoon performance at conclusiion of Mair's Walk - Stepping Stones Cancer Charity Appeal. The walk is led this year by Choir Patron, Max Boyce MBE
Coopers Field, Cardiff29 June 2013Daytime - Choir will participate at the Armed Forces Day, together with RAF St Athan Voluntary Band - choristers are delighted to receive a return invite after the 2012 success.
Leisure Centre, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan05 July 2013Concert supporting Prostate Cymru, together with the school choir of Pendoylan Church in Wales Primary & selected winners of the 2013 Treorchy Eisteddfod. (Choir President, Paul Porter, is an Ambassador for the Charity). Tickets £7 and £4.50 concessions from the News Shop, Dunraven Place, Bridgend & Porters Estate Agents, Nolton St, Bridgend and HSBC & Xantipe, both on the High Street, Cowbridge.
St Mary's Catholic Church, Bridgend08 August 201312.30 pm Wedding of Sophie Rice and Matthew Pearce
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff17 August 2013Wedding of Rosemary McCauley and Jeffrey Gould
St Donat's Castle, Vale of Glamorgan20 September 2013Post Ceremony/ Pre Dinner Wedding Engagement - details to follow
St Mary's Catholic Church, Bridgend27 September 20137.30 pm Annual Concert (Guests to be confirmed)
St Crallo's Church, Coychurch12 October 20131.00 pm Wedding of Gavin Turner & Nia Clark
Villa Marina Arcade, Douglas, Isle of Man18 October 20131.30 pm Short Concert for local cancer charity with bucket collection.
Royal Hall, Villa Marina, Douglas, Isle of Man19 October 2013"Festival of Choirs" Competition - the Choir competes in the Male Voice section, the winners of each section competing for Competition "Best" Choir on sunday, 20th.
St Mary's Catholic Church, Bridgend06 December 20137.30 pm Annual Friendship Concert (Guests to be confirmed)
St Mary's Parish Church, Coity20 December 2013Wedding (details to follow)
Royal Albert Hall, London18 October 20147.00 pm Festival of Massed Male Voice Choirs, organised by London Welsh MVC and conducted by Edward Rhys-Harry. Tickets from the Box Office.
s'Hertogenbosch, Netherlands27 October 201470th Anniversary Liberation Concert together with the Town's Mixed Choir - other engagements will also take place during the visit.
Leatherhead Parish Church, Surrey15 November 2014Concert (details to follow)
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