~ Welcome ~
to the Wollongong Welsh Choir
Croeso i'r Côr Cymraeg Wollongong ...
The Wollongong Welsh Choir was formed in 1994 by Judith Overton
to promote Welsh culture in the Illawarra region. The choir currently
has forty male and female singers, one-third of whom are Welsh-born.
The choir performs in both English and Welsh, but a knowledge of the
Welsh language is not essential for joining the choir. People of all
nationalities who enjoy choral singing are welcome to join. In
particular, male singers are always in short supply.
Under the leadership of its current Musical Director Michael
Sweeney-Knapp,
the choir is available to perform at a variety of functions and venues,
including multicultural events and concerts, church gatherings, weddings,
fairs, markets and retirement homes.
The choir sang at Sydney Opera House in 2005, 2007 and is booked to do so again in 2009.
The choir's repertoire ranges from traditional Welsh hymns and folk songs to popular songs
from musicals. The choir is most fortunate to have as its accompanist Ms Lisa Baraldi
of Warilla.
The choir practices every Tuesday evening from 7.30pm - 9.30pm at:
21 - 29 Atchison St.
Wollongong
NSW 2500
Entrance door northern side of building in car park
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~ Photos ~
of the choir
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~ Music ~
recorded by the choirOUR FIRST CD ... SHELTER
To hear a sample ...click on the name of the track
CDs are available from John Jones or Michael Sweeney-Knapp, $20 each.
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~ Program ~
of events 2008
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Monday 29th
10:30 for 11 am
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Police Remembrance Service
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Wesley Church
Wollongong
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Tuesday 14th
6:30 for 7:00 pm
Sunday 19th
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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Mayflower Village
Folk Festival
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Gerringong
Jamberoo Valley Lodge
Jamberoo
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Wednesday 5th
7:00 pm
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Combined Concert
Victorian Welsh Male Voice Choir
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Ribbonwood Centre
Dapto
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Wednesday 3rd
6:30 pm
Tuesday 9th
6:30 for 7 pm
Tuesday 16th
Saturday 20th
7:00 pm
Sunday 21st
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Christmas Carols
Christmas Carols
A.G.M. for Choir
Choir Christmas Party
Christmas Carol Service
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Wollongong
Crematorium
Mayflower Village
Gerringong
Wiseman Park Bowling Club Gwynneville
Wesley Church
Wollongong
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~ Contact ~
For more information and bookings, email us at:
ogwen2@optusnet.com.au
or contact one of the following people ...
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John Jones
(President)
13 Goolagong Crescent
Mt. Warrigal
NSW 2528
(02) 4297 0385
email: ogwen2@optusnet.com.au
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Michael Sweeney-Knapp
(Musical Director)
9 Park Road
Bulli
NSW 2516
(02) 4284 7753 |
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Ann James
(Secretary)
P.O. Box 898
Wollongong East
NSW 2520
(02) 4227 3977 |
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Pat Little
(Publicity Officer)
(02) 4284 7753
email: plittle@uow.edu.au |
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