The Team that keep the Choir on the straight and narrow


PRESIDENT.- Bill Morris

Bill Morris

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

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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!

 

SECRETARY.-Arthur Brady

Arthur Brady

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.

TREASURER.-Alun Thomas

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
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
Carys 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)
Louis Warren (2004) William Miles (2001) Tony Young (2008)
Arwel Phillips (1985) Derek Watts (1987)
Phil Rees (2008)
Ifor Swales (1956)
Mike Thomas (2008)
Mike Wiseman (2002)
Nicky Wanacott (1979