Young Musician 2019

Aberystwyth rotary Club held its annual Young Musician competition at the Marine Hotel Aberystwyth on the evening of Tuesday 26th November 2019.

National Children’s Orchestra South Westerlies

On the 21st October my brother, Steffan, and I both went to Bristol to play as part of the National Children’s Orchestra South Westerlies.

NSPCC Wales

During a visit to Aberystwyth by the Countess of Wessex, three members of the Ceredigion County Youth Orchestra played a programme of light music to entertain delegates and Her Royal Highness during lunch.

RWCMD

I had my audition in early February in the RWCMD down in Cardiff. I got there and was welcomed by Alexandria. She directed me and brought me through to the practice room where I warmed up. I then went into the audition room and had my audition. The panel were all very welcoming and friendly which put some nerves to rest.

BBC Proms

Eleni roeddwn i'n rhan o adran ffliwt Cerddorfa Genedlaethol Ieuenctid Prydain (NYO). Yn dilyn dwy rownd o glyweliadau cystadleuol, cynigwyd lle i mi yn NYO 2018. Ar ôl ystyried yn ofalus, am tua hanner eiliad, derbyniais fy lle. Nododd hyn ddechrau blwyddyn brysur o gyfleoedd cerddorol cyffrous.

National Youth Choir of Wales

During the start of the summer holidays I was invited along with 2 other pupils from Penweddig to represent Wales with the National Youth Choir of Wales.

National Youth Orchestra of Wales

“Thanks to the coaching of dedicated Music Service staff, my sister Mererid and I are members of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales.

National Youth Orchestra of Wales Audition - Ifan Llywelyn

I was a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales (the “Nash”) for the fifth time this year – for the first couple of years I was on violin but for the last three years I have been on trombone. I like both sections equally – but there are more ‘rests’ in the trombone parts!

National Youth Choir of Wales

During the start of the summer holidays I was invited along with 2 other pupils from Penweddig to represent Wales with the National Youth Choir of Wales. I was a soprano in the choir and Guto Lewis and Tom Kendall were tenors.

Spring NCO Course Report

In April I went on the Main Orchestra course of the National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain for 9 days.

Wales International Harp Festival

A young harpist from Borth’s musical career is going from strength to strength following her recent success at the 3rd Wales International Harp Festival held in Caernarfon from the 20th – 26th April.