Gresford Community Concert

Name: Gresford Community Concert
Start: 2024-09-20T19:30:00+01:00
Location: St Giles' Church, Wrexham

Schedule

Fri Sep 20 2024 at 07:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

St Giles' Church, Wrexham | Wrexham, WA

Helpwch i achub adeilad a adeiladwyd i achub bywydau: Cyngerdd llawn sêr cerddorol lleol i godi arian i gefnogi adnewyddu Canolfan Achub y Glowyr ar Ffordd Maesgwyn
Perfformwyr: Côr Meibion y Fron, Band Pres Lles Llai, Dinas Band Pres Wrecsam, Clywedog Steel Pans, Band Dinas Wrecsam
Help save a building built to save lives: A Concert filled with local musical stars to raise funds to support the renovation of the Miners Rescue Centre on Maesgwyn Road
Performers: The Fron Male Voice Choir, Llay Welfare Brass Band, City of Wrexham Brass Band, Clywedog Steel Pans, City of Wrexham Band
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Côr Meibion y Fron
Sefydlwyd Côr Meibion y Fron ym 1947 i gystadlu yn yr Eisteddfod Ryngwladol Llangollen gyntaf. Ers hynny, maent wedi rhyddhau nifer o albymau, gydag un ohonynt wedi cyrraedd rhif 9 ar siart albwm y DU, wedi mwynhau lwyddiant yn cystadlu yn Eisteddfod Ryngwladol Llangollen, wedi teithio’n rhyngwladol, ac wedi chwarae rhan fawr yn hyrwyddo cyfres Croeso i Wrecsam Disney Plus. Ers 2010 maent wedi cael eu harwain gan y Cyfarwyddwr Cerddorol Leigh Mason sydd wedi arwain y côr i lwyddiant cystadleuaeth yn Ynys Manaw, Gŵyl Gorawl Ryngwladol Derry a Chystadleuaeth Corau Meibion Ryngwladol Cernyw 2017.
Band Pres Lles Llai
Mae band Llai Welfare yn ddisgynnydd i Fand Glofa Gresffordd. Mae'r grŵp yn dal i fod â chysylltiad agos â'i wreiddiau fel band glowyr. Maent wedi eu harwain gan y Cyfarwyddwr Cerddorol Mark Drakeford ac mae eu hymddangosiadau diweddar yn cynnwys Wychavon Contest, Euro Brass, a Buxton Entertainment Contest.
Clywedog Steel Pans
Criw ifanc o gerddorion o Ysgol Clywedog yw Clywedog Steel Pans sy’n adnabyddus am eu perfformiadau bywiog ac arloesol. Maent wedi perfformio yn Eisteddfod Ryngwladol Llangollen a hyd yn oed wedi ymddangos ar newyddion ITV Cymru lle cawsant ganmoliaeth am eu safon uchel a’u proffesiynoldeb.
The Fron Male Voice Choir
The widely renowned Fron Male Voice Choir was founded in 1947 to compete at the first Llangollen International Music Festival. Since then they have released a number of albums, one of which reached number 9 on the UK album chart, enjoyed much success competing at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, toured internationally, and played a big role in promoting Disney Plus’ Welcome to Wrexham series. Since 2010 they have been lead by Musical Director Leigh Mason who has lead the choir to competition success in the Isle of Man, the Derry International Choral Festival and swept the board at the 2017 Cornwall International Male Voice Choir Competition.
Llay Welfare Brass Band
Llay Welfare band is a descendant of the Gresford Colliery Band. The group still holds a close association with its roots as a miners band. They are lead by Musical Director Mark Drakeford and their recent appearances include Wychavon Contest, Euro Brass, and Buxton Entertainment Contest.
Clywedog Steel Pans
The Clywedog Steel Pans are a young group of musicians from Ysgol Clywedog who are known for their lively and innovative performances. They have performed at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod and have even appeared on ITV Wales news where they were praised for their high standard and professionalism.