Daniel Cook - the new Dyfed Choir Music Director
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new organist and choir master at St Davids Cathedral, Daniel Cook, is
now also Music Director of The Dyfed Choir. His appointment is very
much welcomed by everyone involved with the choir. All look forward
with considerable excitement to working with him on the music programme
for 2012 and beyond. The appointment will open new doors for the Dyfed
Choir, and provide greater challenges to all choristers. Daniel comes to St Davids from Salisbury Cathedral, where he was the principal organist playing for all major services, broadcasts, concerts and recordings. His early music education at Durham Cathedral was followed as Organ Scholar at both Southark cathedral and Westminster Abbey. http://www.danielcookorganist.com/about-daniel.html |  |
Most recent concert
This concert has been features by BBC Music Magazine as one "to catch this month". They say "Accompanied by the period instruments of Oxford-based Charivari Agreable, the Dyfed Choir follows an enterprising October concert of rare Musorgsky with Bach's festive Christmas Oratorio. Erstwhile director Christopher Barton returns to cover an interregnum. St Davids Cathedral Saturday 17th Dec 2011, 7.30 Conductor: |  |
Choir News: Choral scholarships to sing about (click for more info)
| Singers between the ages of 16 and 25 are invited to apply for Choral Scholarships which offer both a year's free membership of Dyfed Choir and up to £240 towards singing lessons for the year. The scholarships aim to let young singers perform an exciting range of works, many with an orchestra in St Davids Cathedral. Application forms should be returned by June 30th 2011. |
 | Strictly Chris Lovegrove This successful fundraising evening kindly hosted by Kathy and John Sleigh featured dance music from different periods and styles played by the Cwm Cerwyn Trio. |
COR DYFED CHOIR
was founded in 1967 by John S Davies. Each year the Choir performs about five concerts, in St Davids Cathedral, Monkton Priory, Goodwick, Cardigan, Rhos y Gilwen (Nr Cardigan), St Mary's Tenby, and also outside the area, with tours to London, Ireland and Prague. There are approximately 60 choristers, selected by audition. Click for information about joining The Dyfed Choir.The Choir frequently performs with the Menevia Consort, led by Barry Haskey, which can number 20 professional players. The Choir is equally fortunate to have the services of Simon Pearce FRCO, assistant organist at St Davids Cathedral.
Rehearsal accompanist is Sue Howley, and Dr Stuart Evans is Assistant Conductor
Choristers are made up of both professional and amateur singers in the area. A valuable Choral Scholar scheme has been introduced. Young singers are invited to apply. Click for information and application details.
Concert soloists are often young professionals who have provided sublime performances in many concerts.
Introducing choral music to young people is important to the Choir, and many concerts are free to those accompanied by adults.
Links
www.stdavidscathedral.org. uk St Davids Cathedral
www.gerontius.net (information exchange forum for choral societies) www.makingmusic.org.uk Making Music (formerly National Federation of Music Societies)
www.tycerdd.org Music Centre Wales (for Welsh Amateur Music Federation)
www.stdavidsinfo.org.uk St Davids Peninsula Tourist Association
www.gerontius.net (information exchange forum for choral societies) www.makingmusic.org.uk Making Music (formerly National Federation of Music Societies)
www.tycerdd.org Music Centre Wales (for Welsh Amateur Music Federation)
www.stdavidsinfo.org.uk St Davids Peninsula Tourist Association