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New Choristers Pass Voice Tests
In the past couple of weeks, the choir is delighted that newcomers David Hennesey (Baritone), Spencer Dowse (Top tenor) and Mike Probert (2nd tenor) have all passed their first voice tests and are busy learning new pieces. We are particularly pleased that they’ve decided to stay with us because one of the new pieces for…
Read MoreWet, Windy Wedding for Ceri and Matt
On a day when umbrellas were turned inside out and coats were saturated by wet and blustery June conditions (would you believe it) the choir were nevertheless pleased and privileged to entertain the guests at the wedding of Ceri Powell to Matthew Lewis at Caldicot’s St Mary’s Church. The Choir was one more bass…
Read MoreCairo, Weddings and Voice Tests
Press Release The choir was surprised and delighted to see a number of over 30 strangers come into practice on Thursday evening as Siân asked us to put on an impromptu performance. So instead of our expected part practices of new pieces we presented our guests with a selective performance of all our favourites, from…
Read MoreChoirs Wake up Wales to a Win
Press Release The choir were up early and privileged to make its way, once again to the Wales’ Millenium Stadium to join in with massed choirs to entertain the crowds before Wales took on the might of the Barbarians. Jeff’s Press Release, written in his own inimitable style can be read by clicking on…
Read MoreChoir sings for Leukaemia Research
Left click on images to enlarge For the second time this year, the first being at the Swalec stadium, the choir was pleased to support the Cardiff Branch of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research charity in its fund raising by making the short trip to the Bethany Church in Rhiwbina. Founded in 1806 in…
Read MoreJohn M Jones
It was with great sadness that the choir learned of the sudden death of Bass chorister John M Jones on Wednesday 16th May 2012 at his home in Bristol. To quote Siân, and endorsed by us all, “John was a real character; a talented, loyal and devoted chorister. He will be missed by us…
Read MoreChoir Boosts Beefy’s Walkers
Press Release The Choir made the short journey from Caldicot to Cardiff, to the magnificent 16,000 plus seat Swalec Stadium, the new home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club and entertained, in blustery, showery conditions the crowds and supporters of Sir Ian Botham’s Cardiff Stage of his Beefy’s Great British Walk in aid of the Children’s Leukaemia…
Read MoreAnnual Concert Rocks Caldicot
The weeks of dedicated practice and rehearsals were finally over, suited and booted with shiny red waistcoats, we made our way on to the stage at Caldicot Leisure centre, more used to the excited shouts of sports men and women, to rapturous, welcoming applause from a near full house of over 300…
Read MoreNew Members Pass Voice Tests
Congratulations to two choristers who joined the choir earlier this year and passed their second voice tests last night. Paul Thomas in the basses and Garry Keeble, 2nd tenor each went into the back room of the choir hall to have their choral singing ability checked out by Siân. Announced by Shirley Ann, each emerged successfully…
Read MoreAnd They’re Off!
Horses, I mean! Last night saw the end of an era when our President Richard Evans hosted his last Race Night at the Choir Hall. This was his 18th Race Night which over the years has raised an enormous amount of money to help the Choir continue entertaining the public with its tremendous music and enabling…
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