MUSICAL DIRECTOR/ACCOMPANIST: Wendy Murphy
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SOPRANO'S : Laura Murphy,
Susan Hanbury,
Stephanie Roberts,
Kerry Joshua,
Betty Phillips,
Leanne Morgan,
Louise Murphy,
Gaynor Dallimore
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MEZZO'S : Shan White,
Louise Mordecai,
Anna Mordecai,
Joyce Loveluck,
Claire Williams,
Lynwen Dixon,
Rosalind Roberts
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ALTO'S : Mari Thomas,
Janice Crane,
Norma Jenkins,
Joan Williams,
Rachel Jones,
Gemma Esmond
To purchase Harmony's new album - A New Beginning click on the button below:
Harmony - A New Beginning Track Listing:
1. Adiemus
2. Let It Be Me
3. Suo Gan
4. Lean On Me
5. May It Be - from "Lord Of The Rings"
6. The Sound Of Silence
7. Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn
8. Lullaby Of Broadway
9. Panis Angelicus
10. Joyful Joyful!! from "Sister Act"
11. Oh Happy Day from "Sister Act"
12. One Day More from "Les Miserables"
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Influences
Choral Music with a wide range of repetoire from gospel and pop to classical
Harmony was originally started about 10 years ago as a small group of 9 friends who used to perform a capella (unaccompanied). After a meeting between these friends was arrannged, they decided to expand their horizons and a new group was formed in February 2006 under the direction of Wendy Murphy who now acts as their Musical Director and Accompanist. It was decided that Harmony was to remain the groups name. The choir have now recently expanded and are growing from strength to strength in its present establishment of 18 members. The choir performs in any events such as, charity events, weddings, local concerts and any other functions subject to availability of course.
Since their formation, under the guidance of their Musical Director, they have improved greatly, worked extremely hard to produce a new, wide varied range of repertoire including, traditional welsh songs, pop songs, religious songs, songs from the shows and many more. Some of the choir’s favourites include Adiemus, an ethno-classical piece by Welsh Composer, Karl Jenkins and ‘May It Be’ which is the haunting melody sung by Enya from The Lord Of The Rings.
If you are interested in having Harmony for any function please do not hesitate to contact our Musical Director Wendy Murphy via e-mail at harmony_of_wales@hotmail.co.uk.
The Choir is very fortunate to have the young and talented Wendy Murphy who is definitely not a stranger to the stage in Maesteg. Wendy acts as both the Musical Director and Accompanist to this choir and she enjoys every minute of it.
Wendy started off as accompanist of Maesteg Comprehensive School Choir for three years, and in August 2000 became the accompanist of Côr Merched Cwm Llynfi, where she stayed until January 2006. With this choir Wendy went on a trip to France, took part in a festival in Germany and also had the pleasure of playing in a concert in the Houses of Parliament. She has also accompanied Maesteg Children’s Choir here and has played for them whilst on a trip in Germany. In June 2002 she also accompanied Côr Meibion Maesteg A’r Cylch to Torrevieja, Spain.
At the Moment, Wendy plays the Piano for four choirs and is kept very busy. The choirs include Harmony, a Ladies Choral Group and Cor Yr Hen Blwyf Male Voice in Maesteg. More recently, since March 2007, she has become the Accompanist of Bois Afan Male Voice choir and is the assistant accompanist for Côr Cymric Port Talbot Male Voice.
In February 2006, Wendy formed a new ladies vocal group in Maesteg ‘Harmony’ where she is the Musical Director and Accompanist. They have had numerous concerts throughout the year and have taken a trip to Cornwall to sing which was a highlight for the choir last year. She thoroughly enjoys playing for each of these choirs and hopes to continue this for many years to come.
Since forming this choir in February 2006, Wendy has done so much for the choir. As well as being in charge of Musical decision making, Wendy has found the time to design a new logo for the choir and has been trying to form lasting friendships with each of her other choirs by arranging joint concerts. Wendy has proved her worth many times over, and has earned the admiration of her chorus members with her continuing ability to add a special dimension to the choir.
Wendy has recently enjoyed a tour of Holland and Brussels with Port Talbot Cymric Male Voice Choir at the end of October 2007. The choir was invited out to celebrate the Liberation of the Welsh 53rd Regiment. They also had the pleasure of doing a concert with another choir in Hertsongenbosch which was a memorable evening. The week overall proved to be very successfull with numerous concerts and social events where all the choir had a great time.
"UNITY" OUT NOW! Bruce Anderson's New Double CD "UNITY" 37 Songs from Rock to Classical .Available from www.bruceanderson-thesinger.co.uk. ALBUM OF THE WEEK BBC RADIO, NOVEMBER 2009.
The Real Community is a place where you can meet your colleagues and friends from vocal groups and choirs from all around the world, promote your music, and listen to music made by other groups.
The Real Community is made for people coming from different parts of the vocal music world - singers, vocal ensembles, choirs, festival managers, booking representatives, conductors, composers, a cappella fans - everybody who has a connection to a cappella music.
We are delighted that our album Voices of the Valley Home has been nominated for the NS&I album of the year at this May's Classical Brit Awards at the Royal Albert Hall. It's the only award decided upon by a general public vote, so can you please show your support by voting here is the link. http://www.classicalbrits.co.uk/nominations it cost nothing to vote and only one vote per computer. You have until May the 1st to vote but vote now before you forget. Can you please notify your members.
Bruce Anderson SORRENTO out November 1st - also available to download from www. downloadfactor. com Sit back, relax and watch the beautiful images of Sorrento.
Brand New Duet with Welsh Soprano HOLLY HOLYOAKE -CANTO DELLA TERRA from the new album SORRENTO now on MYSPACE. You can pre-order "Sorrento" from 20th October from MYSPACE or www. bruceanderson-thesinger. co. uk .
Also online is the moving new track from Sorrento "Requiem For A Soldier" which is a tribute to all the brave soldiers around the world who risk and give thier lives for others.FREEDOM ISN'T FREE! CLICK ON THE YOUTUBE LINK TO VIEW. http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=aLrQTK1ANzU
Exclusive new song,"REQUIEM FOR A SOLDIER" - FROM THE NEW ALBUM "SORRENTO" A touching slideshow and tribute to the brave soldiers around the world who risk and give their lives. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE.
Looking forward to working with you talented ladies in St Davids Hall next week. Have a great weekend. Best wishes, BRUCE ANDERSON.x www. bruceanderson-thesinger. co. uk
Don’t forget to vote for Voices of the Valley Encore as the NS&I album of the year use this link http://www. classicalbrits. co. uk/voting - and follow the instructions to vote for The Fron Male Voice Choir to win the 'NS&I's Album of the Year'. Voting closes this Friday April 11th. You’ll need to register to vote and you can access the registration page from the link. There is a tick box that you need to untick to avoid junk mail.
Hi Harmony.My new Album, La Musica has now been released and was once again featured as the "Album of the Week" on BBC Radio Wales Chris Needs show from the 22nd of October. Drop by and have a listen to these beautiful song's and duets. Its also available to purchase on my myspace page. I hope you talented Ladies are ok, it was pleasure performing with you last week x
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SOPRANO'S : Laura Murphy,
Susan Hanbury,
Stephanie Roberts,
Kerry Joshua,
Betty Phillips,
Leanne Morgan,
Louise Murphy,
Gaynor Dallimore
