BBC HomeExplore the BBC

16 November 2009
Accessibility help
Text only
MidTregaron

BBC Homepage
Wales Home

Wales SW Mid SE NE NW
»  

Contact Us

Like this page?
Send it to a friend!

 

Caron Male Voice Choir

Caron Male Voice Choir

Last updated: 25 March 2009

Caron Male Voice Choir celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2009. Choir secretary, Geoff Hughes told us more about the choir and its history:



  • More about Mid Wales choirs...

  • Caron Male Voice Choir was formed in 1969 under the leadership of Mrs. Ethel Jones who at the time was head of music at Tregaron Secondary School.

    Over the years the choir has performed in numerous concerts and festivals in Wales and England. They have travelled to Brittany in 1975 / 1976 / 1997 / 1998 and 2001, Holland 1990 and Atlanta U.S.A. with the world choir in 1994.

    The choir has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, London with 1,000 voices in 1986 / 1990 / 1992 / 1994 / 1996 / 2000 / 2002 / 2006 and have accepted an invitation to sing at the festival in the year 2010.

    The choir sang at Cardiff Castle in August 1994 and 1995 and at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham in 1996 and 2000.

    The choir's Musical Director is Mrs. Catherine Hughes who has been with the choir since 1990, Catherine works at Tregaron Post Office.

    Accompanist is Mrs. Alice Jones who has been with the choir for over 35 years and is a retired primary school teacher.

    Deputy Musical Director is Mr. David Bennett who is the local post master at Tregaron Post Office, and also sings with the Baritones.

    The choir meet every Sunday at Bwlchgwynt Chapel Vestry 7.30pm.

    If you would like to contact the choir get in touch with Geoff Hughes, secretary on 01970 622362 (Day); 01974 298700 (Evening),F.A.X. 01970 621699; e-mail eeh@aber.ac.uk"

    Article written by Geoff Hughes.


    Lleol
    Lynwen (canol) ger y Whitehouse yn Washington DC.

    O Gymru i Ohio

    Lynwen Haf Roberts yn sôn am ei chyfnod oddi cartref yn yr Amerig.


    About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy