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May 1, 2010
On May 7 & 8 the choir will begin recording of a new CD. Details to follow Jan 9, 2008 The BWMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Larisa Gulenco as Accompanist of the Choir. Nov 18, 2008 The BWMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Janice Beninger as Music Director of the choir. 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. Nov 15, 2008 BWMC says goodbye to Lois Howell, Accompanist. Lois Howell performed at her farewell concert, as accompanist for the BWMC and now retires from the choir. At this evenings concert Lois was presented with a plaque and a bouquet of flowers. The Choir's rendition of The Rose was dedicated to her! The choirs wishes to express their sincere thanks to Lois for her four years of dedication and wish her well in her retirement. Oct 6, 2008 30 members of the Choir travelled to San Francisco to sing backup for Jon Langford. Jon and the Choir performed at the Swedish American Club/Cafe Du Nord on Oct 3, at the Hardly Strickly Bluegrass Festival on Oct 5. While at the Festival, the boys joined Elvis Costello on stage for his encore. They sang the Choir to Crimson Tide. Photos taken are available for viewing on the SPECIAL PROJECTS page Sept 22, 2008 The Choir returned from a successful Tour to the US. The concerts in Wenham, Massachusetts and Scranton, Pennsylvania were a great success. Carnegie was a highlight for many choristers. July 14, 2008 35 members of the Choir travelled to Chicago to sing backup for Jon Langford. Jon and the Choir performed at the Hideout on July 11, at the Chicago Folk & Roots Festival on Sept 12. Photos taken are available for viewing on the SPECIAL PROJECTS page Feb 8, 2008 Plans are under way for a Choir tour to Gloucester, Massachusetts, New York City and Scranton, Pennsylvania. While in New York City the Choir will take part in a 400 voice concert at Carnegie Hall. Dec 8, 2007 Several members of the Burlington Welsh Male Choir performed with Jon Langford at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto as part of the Horseshoe's 60th Anniversary Celebrations. Links to photos posted on flickr.com taken that night are available on the SPECIAL PROJECTS page Oct 19, 2007 The Executive of the Burlington Welsh Male Choir is please to announce that the Choir has been invited to partake in a 400 Voice concert on Sept 16, 2008 at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Plans are currently under way for a tour to the United States around this event. Sept 17, 2007 25 members of the Choir travelled to Chicago to sing backup for Jon Langford, a friend of our president Julian Murray. Jon and the Choir performed at the Hideout on Sept 14, at the Chicago Celtic Fest on Sept 15 and Martyr's Restaurant and Pub on Sept 16. Photos taken by Choir members are available for viewing on the SPECIAL PROJECTS page June 1, 2007 New members were added to the Executive Committee. Please visit the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE section from the menu Oct 30, 2006 The Choir 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. Photos are available for viewing on the TOURS page |
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