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The Team that keep
the Choir on the straight and narrow
The current
President is Bill Morris who was appointed
in 2008
This honor was bestowed on Bill on his retirement from the choir after
48 years of excellent service.
In his time with the choir,Bill has served in many positions,including
Chairman.
CHAIRMAN.-John
Evans
The present Chairman is Mr John Evans who was appointed
in 2006.John joined the choir at the age of 21 and despite his youthful
looks has been a chorister for more than 15 years.As well as being
Chairman,John has the role of MC for the concerts.
His joke telling is legendary,there are few subjects John has not got a
joke about!
Arthur Brady is the
current Secretary of the Choir. He
was appointed in January 2002, when he took over from Ian Hancox. He
was Secretary for six years prior to 1999, when he decided to give up
the job. Arthur joined the Choir in 1982, and is a member of the 2nd
Bass Section. Since that time, he has served on the Committee as the
2nd Bass Rep. and in 1988 was appointed Chairman after Mr. Bill Morris.
After two years as Chairman, he was appointed a Life Vice-President,
along with his predecessor. In 1999, he was appointed PRO with the
South Wales Branch of the Welsh Association of Male Choirs and is
heavily involved with the Executive Committee. He is also their
Assistant Secretary.
The treasurer for
the choir is Alun Thomas who sings
with the 2nd Tenor section.Alun has the important job of looking after
the pennies,and balancing the books.He has done this job for ten years
now!
When Alun is not singing or looking after the finances,he spends some
of the time left gardening.
MUSICAL
DIRECTOR.-Christine
Shewry

Christine Shewry joined
the choir as M.D in
Jan 2008.
Born
and educated in
Haverfordwest,Christine started her musical
journey from the age of 5 and by the time she was 16 had become a very
competent clarinetist as well as achieving Grade VII Piano and Grade
VIII singing qualifications with the associated board of the
Royal Schools of Music.
At the age of 17
she began a year long performing
course(singing) with
the Welsh College of Music and Drama,gaining her LTCL(performing) at
the end of that year.Following that achievement,Christine
transferred within the college to a 2 year teacher training
course,graduating in 1974.
During her time at the W.C.M.D.she was appointed
deputy Director of of Music of the prestigious college
Madrigal
choir,and had the honor of conducting many concerts.
In 1990 Christine was appointed Musical Director of Whitland Male Voice
Choir where she remained until 1995 when she had to retire due to ill
health.
In Spring 2000 she was appointed M.D. of Tenby Male Voice Choir and
remained with them for over 6 years.During this period Christine along
with others formed the Choir of Gentlemen,which raised over
£23,000 for charitable causes.
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Christine has put together her own arrangement of a number of songs for
Haverfordwest Male Choir, as well as composing a moving version
of AVE MARIA
which was a tribute to Dianna Princess of Wales.The choir
recorded this on a CD to raise funds for charity.
ACCOMPANIST-Carys
Ann Evans
In September 2003,
Carys joined the musical team of the
Choir as deputy accompanist and brought a breath of youthful fresh air
into the practice room.In 2008 she took over from Wendy Lewis
to
become the Principal Accompanist.
Carys began her musical career whilst a pupil at Fishguard Junior
School by studying the harp and piano. After successfully completing a
HND course in Business Administration at the Pembrokeshire College,
Carys worked for the National Farmers Union, but has recently taken up
the position of Regional Development Officer for Pembrokeshire with
" Menter a Busnes", an organisation helping young people have
a
taste of running their own business. The harp has taken Carys to
various parts of Wales from east to west, playing at weddings, concerts
and private functions, to being the resident harpist at the renowned
Celtic Corner in Nolton, here in Pembrokeshire. She also assists with
the Urdd Eisteddfodau, accompanying Cerdd Dant competitions. In 2004,
Carys received the honour of being admitted to the National Eisteddfod
of Wales 'Gorsedd Y Beirdd', where she is known as 'Teleynores Gwaun'.
The
Choristers(date of
joining)
| First
Tenors |
Second
Tenors |
First
Bass |
Second
Bass |
| Ken Davies
(1994) |
David
Devonald (2008) |
David Barrah
(2008) |
Arthur Brady
(1983) |
| John Davies
(2008) |
John Evans
(1992) |
Lionel
Berrigan (1991) |
Bill Donovan
(1972) |
| Andrew Evans
(1993) |
Russell
Gould (1983) |
Bill Clow
(1979) |
Colin
Hancock (1992) |
| Eurig Evans
(2003) |
George Hind
(1980) |
Haydyn
Davies (1993) |
Ian Hancox
(1996) |
| David
Griffiths (1982) |
Martyn Jones
(1989) |
Phil Durban
(2008) |
Robert
Harper (1999) |
| Robin
Goodridge (2008) |
Peter Kinsey
(1987) |
Maldive
Evans (2002) |
Colin Harts
(1993) |
| Ieuan Hughes
(1991) |
Richard
Lawrence (1994) |
Neville
Evans (2008) |
Eifion John
(1972) |
| Emlyn Jones
(1974) |
Philip
Morgan (1986) |
John Feehan
(1979) |
Lyn Jones
(2003) |
| Colin Rees
(1996) |
Graham Owens
(1999) |
Malcolm
Holley (2005) |
Geoffrey
Payne (1997) |
| Roy
Lewis (1978) |
Alan Price
(1997) |
Ian Hunter
(1987) |
Tony
Rowley (1987) |
| Watcyn
Richards (1969) |
Alun Thomas
(1991) |
Vaughn
Jenkins (1977) |
Hilliard
Studdley (1997) |
| Philip
Thomas (2008) |
Ron
Thomas(1993) |
Eifion Lewis
(1988) |
Malcolm
Thomas (1961) |
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Louis Warren
(2004) |
William
Miles (2001) |
Tony Young
(2008) |
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Arwel
Phillips (1985) |
Derek Watts
(1987) |
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Phil Rees
(2008) |
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Ifor Swales
(1956) |
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Mike Thomas
(2008) |
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Mike Wiseman
(2002) |
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Nicky
Wanacott (1979 |
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