With the generous support of the Gaynor Cemlyn-Jones Trust, Ensemble Cymru is supporting Bangor 100 Employability Programme. We’ve been so impressed by Tia and Harry – two music students from Bangor University who have joined us, as part of the Employability Programme for 6 weeks. They’ve been helping with promotion, performances and event management. Our… Continue reading Supporting the next generation of musicians
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Each month, we’ll be sharing a blog from our community of musicians, supporters, and audience members. We hope you enjoy reading our stories of music making in Wales, and of course if you’d like to write a blog to feature on this page, we’d LOVE that. For more details & information about where to send your blog…
Bangor Employability Program 100 – Harry’s Blog
I’m Harry Pascoe, and I’m a third year Music student at Bangor University. My main instrument is the Trombone, however, I have played most brass instruments over my time in various ensembles. I started playing the cornet playing in my local Brass Band in Cornwall when I was 8, eventually moving on to the trombone… Continue reading Bangor Employability Program 100 – Harry’s Blog
Bangor Employability Program 100 – Tia’s Blog
I’m Tia Weston, and I’m a second year Music student at Bangor University. There, I’m studying a range of modules including music composition and theory, and my main interest is performance. I was born in Barry, South Wales, and lived there all my life until I chose to move to North Wales for my undergraduate… Continue reading Bangor Employability Program 100 – Tia’s Blog
St Dwynwen’s Day Music and Memories
On the evening of Santes Dwynwen Day I received a very welcomed phone call from Peryn inviting me to perform at Penucheldre after their harpist for the event had fallen ill. My connection with Ensemble Cymru began 10 years ago when I completed my year 10 school work experience with them so it was wonderful… Continue reading St Dwynwen’s Day Music and Memories
New year, new way of working!
On Wednesday morning, after successfully depositing two children at school, I made my way to the Millbank Community Centre in Holyhead. I had been asked to attend the Little Pods Parent and Toddler group to see how Ensemble Cymru might be able to work with them. I spent a lovely hour and a half chatting… Continue reading New year, new way of working!
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I’ve been working with Ensemble Cymru since 2015, supporting Peryn and his team to update and look after their website. It has been really great to work with such a creative and enthusiastic organisation. A huge part of Ensemble Cymru’s work is about bringing Welsh communities together to enjoy outstanding music, increase wellbeing and enable… Continue reading Access all areas
The History of Chamber Music in Wales
We asked our esteemed friend and colleague Wyn Thomas, who is a senior lecturer at the School of Music, Bangor University, for his insights into the history and development of classical music in Wales. Here follows Wyn’s fascinating potted history …
Festival Voices Podcast – Catrin and Ela
Young musicians Catrin and Ela share their experience of the North Wales International Music Festival 2021. Presented by Ensemble Cymru’s Artistic Director, Peryn Clement-Evans.
Festival Voices Podcast – Mali and Llion
Young musicians, Mali and Llion share their experience of the North Wales International Music Festival 2021 in conversation with the Festival’s Artistic Director Ann Atkinson. Presented by Ensemble Cymru’s Artistic Director, Peryn Clement-Evans
