| Toronto Welsh Male Choir
Official Website: http://www.twmvc.com/
The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir (TWMVC) was established in 1995 when its founding member and first president, Gwyn Roberts, gathered together a group of like-minded individuals of Welsh heritage to kindle the spirit of traditional Welsh male voice singing in their adopted country. Although many of the current members still lay claim to Welsh connections, the TWMVC now has members from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds.
The TWMVC proudly draws on the great Welsh tradition of singing hymns and songs born of the mountains and valleys of Wales. It also emphasizes in its ever increasing repertoire: spirituals; operatic arias; North American folk songs; as well as Broadway show tunes - a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary music.
From its inception, the Choir has performed in churches, cathedrals and concert halls throughout Ontario, Quebec and New York State. It was invited in June 2001, to sing at Roy Thomson Hall as part of the 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Festival. The Choir was honoured with a finalist's position in the 1998 CBC Choral Competition. In August 2002 the choir embarked on a highly successful tour of Wales. During July 2005 they toured the Maritimes where they performed five concerts to a very appreciative audiences in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
The TWMVC is proud to have the world-renowned Welsh bass-baritone, Bryn Terfel, as its honorary patron. Shortly after its inception the Choir enjoyed the much-valued patronage of the Jean Rich Foundation. The Choir is proud of its accomplishments and seeks to continue to grow by attracting new members and supporters.
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