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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, 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.
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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 |
~ 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 2008 |
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| September 2008 | |||
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Monday 29th 10:30 for 11 am
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Police Remembrance Service |
Wesley Church Wollongong |
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| October 2008 | |||
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Tuesday 14th 6:30 for 7:00 pm Sunday 19th 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm |
Mayflower Village
Folk Festival |
Gerringong
Jamberoo Valley Lodge Jamberoo |
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| November 2008 | |
Wednesday 5th 7:00 pm |
Combined Concert Victorian Welsh Male Voice Choir |
Ribbonwood Centre Dapto |
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| December 2008 | |
Wednesday 3rd 6:30 pm Tuesday 9th 6:30 for 7 pm Tuesday 16th Saturday 20th 7:00 pm Sunday 21st |
Christmas Carols
Christmas Carols
A.G.M. for Choir Choir Christmas Party
Christmas Carol Service |
Wollongong Crematorium Mayflower Village Gerringong
Wiseman Park Bowling Club Gwynneville Wesley Church Wollongong |
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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 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 |
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Pat Little (Publicity Officer) (02) 4284 7753 email: plittle@uow.edu.au |
~ Links ~
to other sites- Australian Welsh Male Choir
- Beth Nesaf - Cymdeithas Cymreig Sydney - Welsh Society of Sydney
- 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)
