Nov 26, 2020
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of former 1st Tenor Sam Gamble. We would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family from all his friends in the BWMC.
The family have asked that donations be made to the chorus in Sam's memory.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the BWMC and BWLC must annouce that all performances for the remainder of 2020 have been cancelled.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the BWMC must annouce that our 19th Annual Concert that was to take place on May 2, 2020 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Waterdown, Ontario will have to be rescheduled. Please visit our Calendar of Event for update on the new date.
The Male Chorus is please to announce the release of their latest recording.
At this year's AGM, the following members were elected to the Executive committee.
Vice-President: Shyam Ragnaratnam (acclaimed)
Secretary: John Burrough (acclaimed)
Librarian: Craig Howells (acclaimed)
Director without Portfolio: John Barnard (acclaimed)
The Chorus was featured on Halton News today.
The Chorus returned from a successful weekend in Washington, D.C. where they performed the Welsh National Anthem and pre-match concert before the Wales v. South Africa test match under the Direction of Dr. Haydn James on Saturday June 2. They also perform an afternoon concert at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday Jun 3.
During the weekend Dr. Haydn James was asked to become a patron of the Burlington Welsh Male Chorus, which he accepted. The Burlington Welsh Male Chorus is honoured to have Dr. Haydn James as a patron.
At this year's AGM, the following members were elected to the Executive committee.
President: Julian Murray (acclaimed)
Treasurer: Gary Dearlove (acclaimed)
Director without Portfolio: Ian Hughes (acclaimed)
New President Julian Murray would like to thank outgoing Executive Members John Truman, Rod Green and Archie
Waddell for their hard work during their tenure
on the committee.
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of chorister Gareth Williams on May 20th, 2018 after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Gareth was a long time member of our choir, a strong top tenor and sometimes soloist. He will be a hard act to follow.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family from all his friends in the BWMC.
The BWMC are proud to announce that they have accepted an invitation by the Welsh Rugby Union to perform pre-match and sing the Welsh Anthem at the Rugby Test match between Wales and South Africa on Saturday June 2, 2018 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., USA. Arrangements are under way for a weekend trip that will include a Gymanfa Ganu on Sunday June 3, 2018. Details to follow.
It is with great sadness that we note the sudden passing of chorister Cye Beechey after his battle with Cancer on Sep 19, 2017. We would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family from all his friends in the BWMC.
Cye was a unique character, a star in fact. He gave everything to whatever he was involved in and it was no different for our Choir. He was a man of many talents and he shared them widely. He was funny, he could sing (in fact we had difficulty stopping him), he was our concert Master of Ceremonies, he was a member of our Executive. He was known by many people and he was a good friend to all. We are devastated by our loss, he is going to be sorely missed.
R.I.P. brother.
President John Truman would like to welcome John Burrough back to the Executive as Secretary after he was acclaimed at a special election resulting from Rick Rozoski's decision to resign. Rick was acclaimed as Secretary at the AGM on June 23, 2017
At this year's AGM, the following members were elected to the Executive committee.
Vice-President: Shyam Rangaratnam (acclaimed)
Secretary: Rick Rozoski (acclaimed)
Librarian: Craig Howells (acclaimed)
Director without Portfolio: David Hindley (acclaimed)
President John Truman would like to thank outgoing Executive Members Mike Skyrme, Cye Beechey and John Burrough for their hard work during their tenure on the
committee.
At this year's AGM, the following members were elected to the Executive committee.
President: John Truman (acclaimed)
Treasurer: Rod Green (acclaimed)
Director without Portfolio: Archie Waddell (acclaimed)
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of chorister Geoff Coates. We would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family from all his friends in the BWMC.
At this year's AGM, the following members were elected to the Executive committee.
Vice-President: Mike Skyrme
Secretary: John Burrough (acclaimed)
Director without Portfolio: Craig Howells (acclaimed)
Director without Portfolio: Cye Beechey (acclaimed)
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of long time chorister Larry Doyle. We would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family from all his friends in the BWMC.
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of long time chorister, and charter member, Richard Harvey. We would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family from all his friends in the BWMC.
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of a dear friend and long time fellow chorister Bob Buckberrough. “Buck” was an enthusiastic member and ambassador of the choir and was liked by all. He was appreciated for his friendship, his rather different sense of humour and of course his good, solid bass voice. He will be sorely missed. He has been sick for quite a while but his suffering is now over and we would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family from all his friends in the BWMC. Another good one gone too soon.
At this year's AGM, the following members were elected to the Executive committee.
President: John Truman (acclaimed)
Treasurer: Rod Green (acclaimed)
Director without Portfolio: Archie Waddell (acclaimed)
At this year AGM, the following members were elected to the Executive committee.
Vice-President: Huw Jones
Secretary: John Burrough (acclaimed)
Director without Portfolio: Craig Howells
Director without Portfolio: Cye Beechey
The president, John Truman, would like to thanks the outgoing Vice-President, Mike Skyrme and Director without Portfolio, Al Cunningham, for their contributions over that past year.
It is with great sadness that the members and music staff of the Burlington Welsh Male Chorus heard of the passing this morning of The Honourable Lincoln Alexander.
He was of course a Patron of this choir and was known to all and a good friend to many. A man of dignity and compassion and a lover of the Arts, we were proud to have him as one of our Patrons. He was a ground breaker in many ways and we will sorely miss his support and counsel.
On behalf of the BWMC I would like to express our sincere condolences to his family.
John Truman,(President, BWMC)At this years AGM, the following members were either elected or appointed to the Executive committee.
President: John Truman
Vice-President: Mike Skyrme
Treasurer: Rod Green
Director without Portfolio: Archie Waddell
Director without Portfolio: Cye Beechey
It is with great honour that the Burlington Welsh Male Chorus announces the additional of Jason Howard as a patron of the Chorus
At practice this evening, President Huw Jones announced, that due to family commitments, effective immediately he will be stepping down as President and will be moving to Boston.
The executive and general member wish to thank Huw for his service to the chorus.
As a result of Huw's departure John Edwards will assume the position of President with Mike Skyrme moving to the position of Treasurer and the appointment of Ray Williams as Director without Portfolio.
After this years AGM, the new Executive will have three new members;
Secretary: John Burrough
Directors without Portfolio: Mike Skyrme; Al Cunningham
President Huw Jones would like to thank outgoing members Dennis Kerr, Ray Williams and David Rock, for all the work they have put in over the last two years.
On May 7 & 8 the chorus will begin recording of new CD. Details to follow
The BWMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Larisa Gulenco as Accompanist of the Chorus.
The BWMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Janice Beninger as Music Director of the chorus. Janice comes to us with significant choral experience and we look forward to working and learning with her as we continue to grow and evolve.
BWMC says goodbye to Lois Howell, Accompanist.
Lois Howell performed at her farewell concert, as accompanist for the BWMC and now retires from the chorus. At this evenings concert Lois was presented with a plaque and a bouquet of flowers. The Chorus' rendition of Mae D'eisiau Di was dedicated to her!
The chorus wishes to express their sincere thanks to Lois for her four years of dedication and wish her well in her retirement.
The Chorus returned from a successful Tour to the US. The concerts in Wenham, Massachusetts and Scranton, Pennsylvania were agreat success. Carnegie was a highlight for many choristers.
Plans are under way for a Chorus tour to Gloucester, Massachusetts, New York City and Scranton, Pennsylvania. While in New York City the Chorus will take part in a 400 voice concert at Carnegie Hall.
The Executive of the Burlington Welsh Male Chorus is please to announce that the Chorus has been invited to partake in a 400 Voice concert on Sep 16, 2008 at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Plans are currently under way for a tour to the United States around this event.
The Chorus successfully completed their tour of UK, culminating with the 20th Festival of Male Choirs at the Royal Albert Hall in London. They performed two concerts in South Wales.