About the choir |
Côr Merched Maldwyn was formed by Chairman Mair O`Gorman and Secretary Gay Roberts in the latter part of 2001, primarily to represent the County by competing in the prestigious 2003 National Eisteddfod when the choir was awarded third place in the Ladies Choral Competition. The choir is conducted by Ruth Gittins, and the current membership is about 30. The choir draws its members from a wide area of Montgomeryshire from Abermule to Llanidloes and Llangurig, from Beguildy and Llanbadarn Fynydd in Radnorshire and even from across the Shropshire border. Concerts are given within these Counties in venues such as Churches, Chapels, Community/Leisure Centres and Village Halls. The choir also sings at special events: in June 2008, the choir was very pleased to be invited by the recently elected Chairman of Powys County Council, County Councillor Viola E Evans, to sing at her inaugural Civic Service. RepertoireConcerts comprise items selected from the choir's extensive repertoire, including:
The repertoire includes works sung in English, Welsh and Latin, in two-part, three-part and four-part harmony (SA, SSA and SSAA). Solos and duets are normally performed by members of the choir, allowing Côr Merched Maldwyn to present a complete concert programme. Concerts sometimes include a guest instrumentalist. Previous guests have included:
If at all possible, we try to invite a young musician (school age) from the locality where we are performing to join us in concert. RehearsalsRehearsals are now held at the Evangelical Church, Newtown, on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 until 9.00. We normally only rehearse during term-time. Competition successesIn addition to being awarded a creditable third place in the Ladies Choral Competition of the 2003 National Eisteddfod, the choir has won:
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