Hon. President Mr. Brian Williams

We are delighted to announce that after many years distinguished service to the choir, both as a chorister and enigmatic Chairman, Mr. Brian Williams has accepted the unanimous nomination of the choir as Hon. President.

Brian has expressed his keen desire to continue singing and his invaluable contribution to the Bass section and the choir as a whole has been sorely missed recently. Brian is held in huge esteem and respect by members and friends of the choir alike, and we are certain that in the role of Hon. President he will continue to support the choir with the enthusiasm and humour he is known for.

Rob Davies
Mr Kirk Lewis - Life Membership

After 30 years dedicated service it's with great pleasure that we welcome Mr. Kirk Lewis into the exclusive Life Member club. Kirk has been a stalwart member of the bottom Bass section and his solo performances are the stuff of legend. Congratulations Kirk and here's to the next 30. Kirk is pictured here on the left being presented his certificate by Section Leader Mr. Simon Davis.

Rob Davies
Appointment of Officers

Rob Davies - Chairman

Following our Annual General Meeting on Monday 11th March the choir is delighted to announce the team nominated and elected to serve through 2024.

Chairman - Mr Rob Davies (pictured)

Vice Chairman - Mr Denzil Boaler

Secretary - Mr Paul Hanbury

Financial Secretary - Mr Richard Rosser

Asst. Financial Secretary- Mr Neil Marshall

Registrar/Librarian - Mrs Starlene Marshall

SECTION LEADERS

Bass - Mr Simon Davis

2nd Tenor - Mr Andrew Mason

Baritone - Mr Jeff Polkinghorn

Tenor - Mr Gwyn Roberts

Rob Davies
St. David's Day 2024

Cwmbach Male Choir is proud to present "A St. David's Day Celebration" concert at The Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare. This will be a wonderful evening full of Welsh Hymns, folk tunes and modern contemporary pieces to lift the soul. Our Special Guests for the evening will be the fabulous children's choir from Aberdare Town Church Primary School. This is a concert not to be missed.

Tickets are £10/12 and available from the link below

https://rct-theatres.co.uk/event/annual-st-davids-day-concert

Rob Davies
Welsh Proms Cymru

Last week Cwmbach Male Choir had a fantastic night at St David’s Hall Cardiff for the Welsh Proms. What a way to celebrate brass and choral singing with Pelenna, Cwmdare, Pontarddalais and Morlais male choirs and of course the brilliant Cory Brass Band.

The Welsh Proms Cymru is an annual week-long celebration of classical music held at St David's Hall, Cardiff. With a diverse range of performances from renowned orchestras, soloists, and choirs, the event showcases the richness of musical heritage and contemporary interpretations.

Beyond the concerts, it fosters emerging talent through workshops and educational initiatives, uniting audiences of all ages and backgrounds in a profound celebration of culture and creativity. The Welsh Proms Cymru leaves a lasting impression, reaffirming classical music's enduring power to inspire and unite people, making it an unforgettable experience for all.

Such an honour to sing at a venue with a long musical history like St Davids Hall and alongside such talented people and friends.

Well done all.

An amazing night indeed.

Chris Davies
Choir in the Quad and Cenotaph Centenary

Another busy week last week.

First up was Choir in the Quad, an outdoor concert in aid of the Rotary Club Aberdare held at the Dare Valley Country Park.

Special guests were Aberdare Town Church Primary School who kicked off the proceedings with a bang. Each song they sang was beautifully performed with an enthusiasm that was infectious. We couldn’t have wished for a better start to the evening.

The outstanding weather stayed with us for the rest of the evening as we performed a selection of songs old and new to a very appreciative audience. We helped to raise funds for the rotary club of Aberdare, enabling them to carry on their vital and important work within the community.

Next up was the Centenary service for the Cenotaph in Aberdare.

This important landmark has stood for 100 years and it was a privilege to honour the centenary as well as those who lost their lives in conflicts around the world.

The procession formed at Aberdare library square and marched to the Cenotaph accompanied by Tylorstown Band.

The proceedings culminated in a concert back at library square comprising of ourselves, Dare to Sing and Cwmdare voices (who we also joined forces with to perform). 

A fantastic day indeed.

The heritage of our town and valley is incredibly important to us and we are honoured to play a part in celebrating it.

Chris Davies