Posts by Tony Griffiths
LOVIN’ IT! (Voice Tests)
From ‘The Libretto’ – October 2010 LOVIN’ IT! Ramblings of a Chorister As you get older you tend to fall over more often. The question becomes not how do you get up but what can you do when you’re down there? Recently, while down on the ground, I reminisced that one of my best moments…
Read MoreGala Concert
From ‘The Libretto’ – September 2010 The Gala Concert was held on Saturday, 11th September 2010. We were joined at the concert by the Pontnewydd Male Voice Choir. The compere was Sian Hatton and guest artist Glenna Hatton.
Read MoreNew Uniform
From ‘The Libretto’ – September 2010 I for one would like to thank the Choir Committee on the decision to supply the new Blazers & Greys for the choir. When we go on stage in our number ones we look fantastic, as we are dressed the same, unfortunately the same can not be said about…
Read MoreLOVIN’ IT! (Weddings)
From ‘The Libretto’ – August 2010 LOVIN’ IT! Ramblings of a Chorister After going to my eldest step-son’s wedding in Cyprus, (he took a bigger leap there than I did in Turkey), I sat back and reflected, while sitting on a beach in Agia Napa (yes, really), on why I love going to WEDDINGS with…
Read MoreRight On Your Doorstep
From ‘The Libretto’ – July 2010 Sometimes you never realise what is on your doorstep. Having sung at Dewstow Gardens the other night I was taken aback by the beautiful gardens and scenery. Before the concert I had a chance to walk around the gardens and visit the caves. The borders of shrubs and bushes…
Read MoreWell Done
From ‘The Libretto’ – July 2010 Well done to Kevin (L plate) Jones (bottom bass), Dave Matthews & John Matta (2nd tenor) on passing the final voice test, they can now do concerts. On behalf of all the musical team and your fellow choristers we wish the three of you good luck on your first…
Read MoreCD News
From ‘The Libretto’ – July 2010 The CD has been listened to by the musical team and early indications are good. There are a couple of minor technical issues ro sort out, but I am assured that they can be put right. ‘Nessun Dorma’ sounds great and to quote Siân “You would put the great…
Read MoreLOVIN’ IT! (The Bus Ride)
From “The Libretto” – July 2010 LOVIN’ IT! I’m back from my holiday in Turkey, although I nearly didn’t make it after attempting a 7000ft paraglide. The wind dropped and so did I! Luckily the ground broke my fall! This made me reflect on life and I suddenly realised that one of the things I…
Read MorePenhow
A concert was held at a farm in Penhow on 3rd July 2010 in aid of the Penhow Church Fund.
Read MoreCD News
From ‘The Libretto’ – June 2010 The CD is now in the hands of the musical team for appraisal. The title of the CD is ‘One Moment In Time’. All being well we should have copies in a few weeks.
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