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Visit from a group of Italian students from Milan on a Welsh Culture trip organised by Yale College. Before they left the practice, the Fron sang Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau and they sang the Italian National Anthem.
Warm Up for a performance at the Launch of the Wrexham Year of Culture - 21st January
Performance from the balcony of the Guildhall at the launch of Wrexham's Year of Culture
Dave T and Wiktor with Sian Lloyd (BBC Wales Today) at Wrexham's Guildhall launch of the Year of Culture.
Performance in the William Aston Hall as part of Wrexham's History Day - 5th February
Wags in Chichester for the Celtic Footprint Concert - 12th February.
Leigh and Jason with David and Cyril in the Foyer of the Chichester Festival Theatre 12th February.
Dave Evans and Ken Carter at the rehearsal in the Chichester Festival Theatre.
On Stage at the Celtic Footprint Festival Concert in Chichester - 12th February.
Yeah!! The final Chord of the Concert
Owen and Rhys Meirion run through the programme for the Fron Choir's St David's Day Concert in Wrexham - 5th March
Paul Wycherley and John Nolan join the Choir as full members at the Wrexham St David's Day Concert
Practice for the St David's Day Concert
Lucy Kelly
Rhys Meirion
Finale line up with Lucy Kelly and Rhys Meirion
Concert in the Ashton Hall, Lancaster Town Hall - 12th of March
Back in the Forge Studio with Jon and Al to record extra tracks for a Best Of album.
Concert in the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme 17th of April. This was the Christmas Concert resheduled from the 18th of December 2010, postponed due to the severe weather at the time.
Concert for the Monsanto Pensioners Club - 18th April
The Choir presenting a cheque for £2,700 to the National Eisteddfod of Wales - the proceeds of the St David's Day Concert. Receiving it are Bethan Grey-Davies, Chairman of the Trevor, Cefn and Fron Appeal Committee and Medwyn Edwards, Chairman of the Wrex
Charity Concert at St Chad's, Shrewsbury - 14th May
The Choir at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff for the Wales v Barbarians match on the 4th June.
In the north stand ready to perform before the match.
The massed choirs ready to perform for the match crowd.
Leigh gets in the mood for the Wales v Barbarians match - 4th June
Peter Greenberg, travel editor for CBS News was in Llangollen for his 3 hour live broadcast the Worldwide Radio Show that goes out each Saturday morning in America from locations around the World. He also hosts a television programme Hidden Gems and he vi
Peter Greenberg with the Choir - 10th Jun
Leigh arrives in style for the pouring rain at the Wrexham Year of Culture Concert at Chirk Castle - 12th June.
Rehearsing World in Union with David, Charlotte and Stewart Kempster
A very wet but dedicated audience at the Wrexham Year of Culture Concert at Chirk Castle - 12th June.
We're in the dry but the audience resigned themselves to the fact that the rain was not going to stop and enjoyed an excellent evening from under their brollys at the Chirk Castle Wrexham Year of Culture Concert.
The Choir's Charity Concert in the Llay Royal British Legion held on the 17th of June. The Choir book and pay for the venue, print the tickets and posters and give the tickets to local charities who apply for them. The charities sell them and keep the ent
Taking part in the massed choir at the opening concert of the National Eisteddfod of Wales held in Wrexham - 29th July
Mike Talbot of ITV Wales filming for a Documentary about the trip to New York - 11th August
Film crew from Boomerang also making a Documentary of the Choir trip to New York for S4C - 15th August.
Emma Austin's wedding in St Collen's Church Llangollen - 3rd September Emma is Howie's (Howard Austin - second tenor) sister and the choir were performing at the ceremony.
Concert in Yeadon Town Hall - 24th September
Launch of the CD Ultimate Collection and Grandad at the White Waters Hotel in Llangollen 26th September
Concert in St Oswald's Church Oswestry Shropshire - 29th September
Rehearsal in the Wynnstay Hotel in Oswestry as part of a Chorister recruitment drive following the Concert in St Oswalds Church for the Oswestry and Borders Flower Club..
Charity Concert in the De Montford Hall Leicester - 15th October
Rehearsal in the Floral Pavilion at New Brighton for the first of the Choir's Autumn Tour series of Concerts - 22nd October
Margaret Keys with the Choir at the New Brighton Floral Pavilion as Guest Artiste
In the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, the first in a Mini Tour autumn series of Concerts.
Photocall with Wendy Gomersall who is writing an article about the Choir for the Mail on Sunday - 27th October
Jason at the Theatr Hafren piano for the second of the Choir's Autumn Tour Concerts - 5th November
Rehearsal at Theatr Hafren, Newtown, Powys
Margaret Keys - Guest Artiste -Theatr Hafren - Newtown, Powys
Second Row Choristers
You'll Never Walk Alone with soloist Margaret Keys Theatr Hafren - 5th November
Leigh at the Conductors Rostrum - Theatr Hafren - 5th November
At the Gillette Four Nations 2011 Rugby League Wales - Australia match at the Wrexham Racecourse Stadium
Singing the Welsh and Australian National Anthems before kickoff - 13th November
The Grandchildren practice with the Choir at the Wm. Aston Hall in Wrexham - 14th November
Viewing the ITV Wales Documentary made by Mike Talbot about the Choir's trip to New York - 17th November
Jez and Paul at the William Aston Hall for the Wrexham Concert with Emrys Roberts (centre) a founder member of the Choir
Concert in the William Aston Hall Wrexham - 19th November - the final Autumn Tour concert.
Margaret Keys at the Wrexham Autumn Tour Concert
Margaret Keys and Leigh Mason Duet - 19th November
Nightingale House Hospice accepting a cheque for £1,000 from Audrey Owens, Chairman of the Fron Choir Ladies Committee
The Choir's Grandchildren join us on stage for the Finalé performance "Granddad" - 19th November
Massed Choir at the Millenium Stadium for the Wales - Australia International - 3rd December
Concert at St Francis Church in Bournville - 10th December
Alfie Boe greeting the Choir at the Liverpool Philharmonic for a joint performance during his UK tour - 14th December
With Alfie Boe at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Rehearsal with Alfie Boe at the Liverpool Philharmonic 14th December
Ian Birch joins the choir as a full (and our youngest) member at the Christmas Concert in the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, 17th of December.
Christmas Concert in the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, 17th of December.
Rehearsal in the Blackburn Hall in Leeds for the ITV programme Text Santa broadcast on Christmas Eve when the Choir perform a number with Russell Watson - 23rd December
Rehearsal with Russell Watson
Jon, Dave, Den, Dave and Martyn backstage in the Blackburn Hall in Leeds
Backstage in Leeds with Chris Chittell who plays Eric Pollard in Emmerdale
Russell Watson with Berwyn
Brian Turner with fellow Chef Matthew Hayward
Rod, Dulyn, John and Brian

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The Choir were in the City of New York between the 22nd and 29th of August 2011 and this album chronicles the visit.

Mike Talbot from ITV Wales filming the Choir in rehearsal for a documentary Living the Dream about the trip to New York.
Nigel Denman from Boomerang filming the choir in rehearsal for a documentary about the New York trip for S4C.
Flight AA211 Manchester to JFK New York - 22nd August
The Lobby of the Wolcott Hotel where we stayed on 4 West 31st Street.
Dulyn,Trevor and Paul ready for our first Concert -23rd August
All aboard for the first Concert at St Bart's Church Park Avenue - 23rd August.
Choristers with Margaret Keys outside St Bart's - 23rd August
Chloe Gillard - Media Coordinator with Decca Records chatting with Dave Jones- 23rd August. Chloe has organised the Press and TV coverage of the Choir's trip to New York.
Pam Jones and Christine Wilkinson showing the Flag on Park Avenue - 23rd August.
Impromptu Concert on the steps of St Bart's Park Avenue - 23rd August
Margaret Keys performing You'll Never Walk Alone with the Choir at St Bart's - 23rd August.
The Choir performs in the beautiful St Bart's Church Park Avenue - 23rd August.
Geoff Davies being interviewed by a film crew from Boomerang - 23rd August.
Gareth Williams reporting on the Choir's visit for the Daily Post and Western Mail - 23rd August.
The Choir at Times Square - 23rd August.
Songburst on Times Square - 23rd August.
Bob, Sam, Martin and Len outside Macey's Department Store - 24th August
St Patrick's Cathedral 5th Avenue New York - 24th August
1st Tenors line up for the St Patrick's Cathedral Concert - 24th August
Den, Glyn and Rolly line up for the St Patrick's Cathedral Concert - 24th August
Margaret Keys performs in St Patrick's Cathedral - 24th August
Concert performance in St Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Avenue - 24th August
Owen Roberts at the St Patrick's Cathedral Organ Console - 24th August
Staten Island Ferry Terminal- 25th August
Chloe Gillard (Decca Records) with Dot and Den Williams at the Staten Island Ferry- 24th August
Berwyn showing the flag at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal - 24th August
Afterglow in the Brewery Pub on 5th Avenue at the end of a busy day - 24th August
Afterglow at the Brewery Bar on 5th Avenue
The British Garden Hanover Square - in the rain! - 25th August
British Garden Performance resheduled indoors courtesy of India House - 25th August
British Garden Hanover Square - in the rain! - 25th August
Impromptu performance in the World Finance Centre
Ground Zero from the air viewed by members of the Choir on a Helicopter tour of the City. The footprint of the former World Trade Centre Towers and now the 9/11 Memorial Waterfalls can be seen together with the emerging World Trade Center Tower 1 now unde
Wynn Morris and Tudor Evans interviewed at Ground Zero - 25th August
Pier 17 South Street - 25th August
Liberty Loonies at South Street Pier 17 - 25th August
John and Rose Jones with Margaret Keys at South Street's Pier 17- 25th August
Brooklyn Bridge from the Cruise Boat - 25th August
Statue of Liberty from the Harbour Cruise boat - 25th August
Back from the River Cruise aboard the Zephyr - 25th August
Manhattan skyline from the Rockefeller Center - 26th August
Steve Winn and Paul Hopton atop the Rockefeller Centre- 26th August
26th August Crisis Meeting as New York shuts down for Hurricane Irene and we are unable to travel home on the 28th of August as planned. It turned out to be the 31st of August before everyone was home!
Battening down the hatches on 33rd Street - 27th August
Singing in the Rain- 27th August
Rush hour on 5th Avenue, Manhattan, as Hurricane Irene approaches - 27th August
Hurricane Irene viewed from space courtesy of NASA
The Lads giving a good rendition of Goodbye Irene in the Hotel Lobby - 27th August
Concert in the Lobby of the Gershwin Hotel 27th Street- 28th August The Hurricane Irene delayed the Choir's return as the airports were all closed. Half the Choristers had to move down the road to the Gershwin and the concert was a bit of fun.
Margaret Keys with Len and Den Williams at the Gershwin Hotel Concert. Margaret organised the concert and performed a solo set. About half the choir had to move from the Wolcott to the Gershwin when our return was delayed by Hurricane Irene.

 

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Decca Records have released a collection of the "Voices of the Valley" recordings
under the title "The Ultimate Collection", which includes a recording of Grandad featuring some of the Choristers' grandchildren. This album chronicles the recording, release and promotional events.

Chorister's Grandchildren at the Forge Studio to record "Grandad" for the new CD The Ultimate Collection
2nd Tenors in the Forge Studio
Leigh tuning the 1st Bass in the Forge Studio
Martin, Tom, Rolly, Roger and Merfyn arriving for the launch at the White Waters Hotel in Llangollen.
Barry, Allan, Jon, Barry and Neil at the White Water Hotel for the launch of Voices of the Valley - Ultimate Collection and Grandad
Angharad Wynne (Marketing and Communications for Decca Records) introduces the Choir at the launch of the Voices of the Valley - Ultimate Collection and Grandad
Dave Jones (Chairman) addresses the audience at the launch of the CD Voices of the Valley - Ultimate Collection and Grandad
The Choir performs a selection of items from the CD Voices of the Valley - Ultimate Collection
The Grandchildren join us to perform Grandad for the launch audience
The Grandchildren join us to perform Grandad for the launch audience
The Stars of the Show at the Grandad launch
Billboard poster at Churchill Way Cardiff (opposite Cardiff International Arena /City Centre)
Den and Dave on the QVC The Morning Show promoting the CD Ultimate Collection
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Studio 2 at the ITV London Studios for a Titchmarsh Show rehearsal.
Changed - a quick break - then off for a Video Shoot for Universal.
In Green Room No.1 at the London Studio for a Video Shoot singing Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau encouraging fans to support Wales during the Rugby World Cup Match.
Lined up and ready to go on the set.
Performing Yesterday live on the Titchmarsh Show