Meet the boys!

Second Tenors

Joined 2010

I am a retired Civil Servant having spent 43 years working for HMRC (previously Inland Revenue).

Since retiring in October 2022, I have taken on the role of Choir Secretary, which is a particularly fulfilling role, and one that I thoroughly enjoy.

Why I joined the choir and the benefits of being a member.

I joined the choir in May 2010 and I can honestly say that it is the best decision I have ever made. I joined 7 months after being widowed and I was spiraling a bit out of control at the time. Suddenly, I had over 30 new friends all with one thing in common – a love of singing.

The camaraderie within the choir is second to none.

I have been fortunate enough to sing at the Principality Stadium Cardiff, The Royal Festival Hall in Glasgow and the Pantheon in Rome, as well as many other venues. Putting a smile on people’s faces is what we strive for as a group, and the buzz that I get from receiving warm applause from an audience is a wonderful feeling.

I can truly say that becoming a member of the choir probably saved my life, and aside from watching QPR, performing in concerts is probably the most fun I’ve had with my clothes on.

I would recommend joining a choir to anyone. Singing (in practice and when performing) is truly uplifting.

Craig Andrews

Joined 1976

My name is Peter Edwards and I’ve been a member of Treharris Male Voice Choir for 45 years (as of 2021). My father-in-law introduced me as he had been a member since 1961. I’ve met some wonderful people and travelled throughout the UK and Europe with the choir and also made some very good friends. I have sung under several Musical Directors including Mrs Llinos Davies. I’ve also known many accompanists, including Mrs Anna Bowden.

I’ve learnt a lot about music over time and have thoroughly enjoyed my evenings practising as well as performing in concerts.

Peter Edwards

Chris Grant

Joined 2013

My name is Chris Grant.
I was a church chorister as a boy after being encouraged by a school music teacher.
Other things in life became more attractive, things like fishing and football but even then loved the sound of a welsh voice choir.
One day I saw an advert on the side of the road by Abercynon roundabout where the choir was advertising for new members. That was back in 2013.
I went to listen to the next practise at Bedlinog and thought this is awesome, I would love to be part of that but didn’t think I ever could.
Six months later I was on stage taking part in my first concert.
As well as the brilliant singing each week have also done some fantastic choir trips to Scotland, Rome, lake Garda and Prague.
Highlight moments singing at the pantheon in Rome and in front of several thousand people in Glasgow on the occasion of the Commonwealth games.
Everyone who is in the choir say that they wish they started years previous. I think the same.

 

Aaron Hughes

Joined 2024

Duncan Powell

Joined 2023

 

Gary Pritchard

Joined 2024

David Rees

Joined 2013

My name is David John Rees. I re-joined the choir about 8 years ago, was previously a choir member back in the 80s, but had to leave the choir owing to work commitments, but now I’m retired I have more free time. I am proud to be a member of the T.M.V.C again, which was founded by the miners of the ‘Deep Navigation Colliery’, as being an ‘ex’ mining engineer myself until the demise of the mines.

I’ve always enjoyed singing, so the choir bring me much enjoyment, from learning music (old & new), performing on stage, at concerts and festivals, and then the socialising with fellow choristers, their families and friends. If you have ever had thoughts about joining a choir, please feel free to come and “sit in” on one of our practice nights, you will be made most welcome.


 

Rob Rees

Joined 2013

I was brought up in Nelson in the “prefabs” and went to Pontypridd Boys Grammar school. I had always hoped to join Treharris choir but until I retired I knew I could not make the time commitment.

For 28 years I was the ICT Director for the Welsh examinations board. I was also employed as a specialist consultant for both the Welsh and English governments. Apart from 2 years in New Zealand and Australia I have always lived in South Wales and I am a proud Welshman and love Welsh culture and traditions. I have always maintained my community links with Nelson including the rugby club and various charities. I love travelling and normally spend much of the summer driving around the British Isles in my campervan.

I really enjoy the challenge and camaraderie of the choir and hope to help maintain the wonderful standard they have created over the years.

Alun Roberts

Joined 2023

 

Carl Turner

Joined 2016

My name is Carl Turner. I didn’t think about joining the choir, but a couple of years ago I was invited to a gentleman’s evening in Nelson Rugby Club. After a couple of drinks I said to one of the members that I would like to join. The members’ name was Peter Edwards. He asked if I would join, and I said yes. I came home and told my wife that I had joined a choir. She thought I was pulling her leg until a Tuesday night and she said you have choir tonight. So I went, was nervous at first, but Peter invited me, I did, and now I haven’t looked back since. I really enjoy being a part of Treharris Male Voice Choir and all the boys, Llinos and Anna make me very welcome, so if you want to join a choir do it – you won’t regret it. I certainly didn’t and now I’m glad I did start.