Côr Meibion Llanelli to hold recruitment day in Llanelli town centre
The choir regularly boasts more than 60 members on stage at performances, but choristers are keen to take on new recruits.
"In true General Kitchener Word War One style, we are putting out a big rallying call for new members," said choir vice-chairman Tony Crossman.
"Kitchener was the subject of a famous poster which declared, 'Your country needs you!'
"In our case, it is 'Côr Meibion Llanelli needs you!' as we cast the net for new members."
The choir recruitment day will take place at the St Elli Shopping Centre on the morning of Saturday, June 27.
Mr Crossman said: "We are planning three 20-minute mini-concerts during the course of the morning and will be taking breaks in between to mingle with shoppers and explain what it means to be part of a great male voice choir.
"There are definite health benefits to being a chorister. You learn about posture and breathing, you get to sing your heart out and there are many relaxation and stress-relief benefits to being part of a male voice choir and attending regular rehearsals and concerts.
"In addition, there is the pleasure and delight in choral singing, the chance to tour the UK and abroad and the wonderful camaraderie that exists by being part of a 'corps' of people who love singing and music."
During the recruitment day, the choristers will also be collected for victims of the Nepal Earthquake Disaster.
Mr Crossman added: "Many choristers know people from Nepal and know they have friends and family who have suffered in the earthquake, so we will be doing our bit to support the appeal fund.
"Anyone interested in joining the choir is welcome to come along to the St Elli Shopping Centre on Saturday, June 27. Alternatively, they can call in to one of the choir's regular rehearsals - 7pm Mondays and Thursdays at Furnace Community Hall, Furnace, Llanelli.
About Côr Meibion Llanelli
Côr Meibion Llanelli was formed in the village of Bynea under the baton of the late Denver Phillips BA. in 1964.
The choir’s longest-serving music director is the present holder of the baton, D Eifion Thomas, who has helped the choir grow in stature and strength to become one of the leading male choirs in Britain.
They have been successful at all the major choral competitions that Wales has to offer.
The honours list includes five National Eisteddfod first prizes - at Lampeter in 1984, Fishguard in 1986, Llandeilo in 1996, Bridgend in 1998 and Llanelli in 2000.
The roll-call of wins also records seven firsts at the Miners Eisteddfod at Porthcawl, six firsts at Cardigan and three Pontrhydfendigaid "Eisteddfodau".
The Llanelli Male Choir has graced many leading auditoriums and concert halls in the land - London's Royal Albert Hall and Festival Hall, Birmingham's Town and Symphony Halls, Oxford Town Hall, Plymouth's Guild Hall, The MacRoberts Centre at Stirling, as well as Cardiff's St David's Hall and Swansea's Brangwyn Hall.
The choir has travelled extensively throughout the world – Germany, Canada, USA. France, Ireland, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand.
The choristers have thousands of pounds for charities such as Cancer and Leukaemia Research, The Red Cross, Heart Foundation and Tenovus as well as local charities and school groups.
The choir rehearses twice weekly on Monday and Thursday evenings at Furnace Community Hall, 7pm start. Visitors and new members are welcome.
Côr Meibion Llanelli was formed in the village of Bynea under the baton of the late Denver Phillips BA. in 1964.
The choir’s longest-serving music director is the present holder of the baton, D Eifion Thomas, who has helped the choir grow in stature and strength to become one of the leading male choirs in Britain.
They have been successful at all the major choral competitions that Wales has to offer.
The honours list includes five National Eisteddfod first prizes - at Lampeter in 1984, Fishguard in 1986, Llandeilo in 1996, Bridgend in 1998 and Llanelli in 2000.
The roll-call of wins also records seven firsts at the Miners Eisteddfod at Porthcawl, six firsts at Cardigan and three Pontrhydfendigaid "Eisteddfodau".
The Llanelli Male Choir has graced many leading auditoriums and concert halls in the land - London's Royal Albert Hall and Festival Hall, Birmingham's Town and Symphony Halls, Oxford Town Hall, Plymouth's Guild Hall, The MacRoberts Centre at Stirling, as well as Cardiff's St David's Hall and Swansea's Brangwyn Hall.
The choir has travelled extensively throughout the world – Germany, Canada, USA. France, Ireland, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand.
The choristers have thousands of pounds for charities such as Cancer and Leukaemia Research, The Red Cross, Heart Foundation and Tenovus as well as local charities and school groups.
The choir rehearses twice weekly on Monday and Thursday evenings at Furnace Community Hall, 7pm start. Visitors and new members are welcome.
Recent trips abroad for the choir have included visits to Germany, The Netherlands and Austria.
Website -
Comments