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~ Welcome ~
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 and 2007.
The choir's repertoire ranges from traditional Welsh hymns and folk songs to popular songs from musicals.
Our pianist is Ms Jan Oyston.
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PLEASE NOTE From 31st JANUARY 2012 The choir will rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7.30pm - 9.30pm at: the Unanderra Community Centre Corner of Factory Rd. & the Princes Highway, Unanderra. NSW 2526 |
~ Photos ~
of the choir |
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Click on any thumbnail image to view full-size picture ...
~ Music ~
OUR FIRST CD ... SHELTER
To hear a sample ...click on the name of the track
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Men of Harlech |
| All in the April Evening | |
| We'll Keep a Welcome | |
| Y Nefoedd | |
| Shelter | |
| Tydi A Roddaist | |
| Unwaith Eto'n | |
| Softly | |
| The Lord's Prayer | |
| Tawel Nos | |
| Myfanwy | |
| Llef | |
| I am Australian | |
| Morte Christe |
CDs are available from John Jones or Michael Sweeney-Knapp, $20 each.
~ Program ~
of events 2012 |
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| MARCH Invitation for all members to St.DAVID'S DAY CELEBRATION WITH THE SYDNEY WELSH CHOIR. Sunday 4th March. Reception from 2.30p.m. Concert begins at 3.00p.m. Carnarvon Golf Club Nottinghill Rd., Lidcombe off Olympic Drive, 10 minutes drive from Strathfield Short concert by the choir, singalong for all, guest speaker followed by a light meal. Cost $25 per head. TIME IS SHORT - BOOKING ESSENTIAL Seating is limited; please send your cheque NOW Please ring 96302561 to confirm your acceptance and/or post your cheque payable to Sydney Welsh Choir Inc. to Sydney Welsh Choir, 17 Balfour St., Northmead 2152. |
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For more information and bookings, email us at:
ogwen88@bigpond.com
or contact one of the following people ...
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John Jones email: ogwen88@bigpond.com |
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Michael Sweeney-Knapp (Musical Director) 9 Park Road Bulli NSW 2516 (02) 4284 7753 |
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Ann James |
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Pat Little (Publicity Officer) (02) 4221 4649 email: plittle@uow.edu.au |
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Bruce Robertson (Website maintenance) (02) 4272 6959 email: bwrobertson@optusnet.com.au |
~ Links ~
to other sites- Australian Welsh Male Choir
- Beth Nesaf Network for Gaelic Heritage
- Ballads, Ditties, Folksongs and Hymns of Wales
- Cymru'r Byd (Daily news in Welsh)
- Catchphrase 2000 (Learn Welsh online)
- The Choral Public Domain Library (an archive of free choral music)
- The Welsh American Genealogical Society
