Biography: Johns’ Boys Male Chorus was formed in early 2016 to sing in a ‘Noson Lawen’ to celebrate the lives of two local choral conductors, the late John Glyn Williams and the late John Tudor Davies, both of whom were from the village of Rhosllannerchrugog. Both men were heavily involved with the male voice scene… Read more »
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Ysgol Ynyswen
Biography: The Ysgol Ynyswen are a group of enthusiastic singers who love performing. The choir is full of talented children who have achieved success individually and as part of the choir. The children are committed to being the best they can and they love performing through the Welsh language. They won the Valleys Eisteddfod choir… Read more »
Wigan Community Choir
Biography: Wigan Community Choir were formed 11 years ago initially with 18 members. The choir is made up of all ages and musical abilities. Under the leadership of their Musical Director, Imelda Shirley they tackle a variety of songs and musical styles from Mozart to the Beatles, taking in a mixture of jazz, blues, gospel, folk and… Read more »
Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir
Biography: In 1946 the people of Llangollen, as a gesture to International Peace, decided to ask former enemies, to come together in the friendly competitive atmosphere of a traditional Welsh Eisteddfod. The village of Froncysyllte, just 4 miles from Llangollen decided that the Eisteddfod was a good idea, and a public meeting was called, with… Read more »
21 strings Guzheng Ensemble
Biography: The 21-string Guzheng Ensemble was created by the famous young Guzheng performer Yuyan Xu, who was also an United States Confucius Music competition judge. The Ensemble includes a teacher’s and a children’s team. The choir members of the teachers ‘ team are outstanding young Guzheng teachers who have graduated from the Department of Music… Read more »
Brythoniaid Male Voice Choir
Biography: In June 1964 with fifteen members Meirion Jones formed the male voice choir, and due to the encouragement received commenced to attract new members. From the outset, competing was an integral part of the Choirs activities. Their first competition was at the Llanffestiniog jubilee Eisteddfod in 1965. Following success at this Eisteddfod it was… Read more »
Cor Ysgol Gymunedol Plascrug
Biography: The choir rejoices in the diversity of cultures and religions reflected at the school and in the harmony and friendship, which develop among their children. The school has experienced many successes at the Urdd National Eisteddfod and look forward to perform at the International Eisteddfod. The Choir conductor is Gregory Vearey-Roberts, a previous soloist… Read more »
Cantorion Sirenian Singers
Founded in 1990 by the celebrated Musical Director Jean Stanley Jones MBE, Cantorion Sirenian Singers are a mixed voice choir of 50 voices based in North Wales. Achieving international recognition on the competitive and concert platform, they are recognised for their unique sound, excellent technique and breadth of repertoire. Their considerable competitive success include first… Read more »
The NUSChoir
Biography: The NUSChoir was formed in 1980 and is an award-winning youth choir that is committed to promoting excellence in choral music within the NUS community. The choir comprises students and alumni who share a common passion for singing and choral music. Under the baton of Singapore’s premier choral director, Prof Nelson Kwei, the NUSChoir… Read more »
Spraoi
Biography: The Spraoi is a secondary school group with musicians, dancers and singers. The members range in age from 12 – 18.They all hail from Castleblayney. The group loves fusing traditional Irish music with modern music. They rehearse at lunchtime in their school. Since 2007, the group has competed at the Eisteddfod and have already… Read more »
