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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St Dwynwen’s Day Music and Memories
by Bethan Griffiths 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… 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!
Sounds of Summer
An eclectic mix of joyful, entertaining and uplifting musical treats, from the world of song, opera and cabaret, and much else besides! Summer concerts in your local area to celebrate the return of live music…
Report by Derfel Thomas, Ysgol Tudno to Ensemble Cymru
As education providers, we recognize the importance of the creative arts and their place in pupil development and working alongside other stakeholders, we aim to enhance the opportunities we provide as a school. Through varied, rewarding experiences, we hope to develop the citizens of the future. Through creative opportunities children learn to express themselves and… Continue reading Report by Derfel Thomas, Ysgol Tudno to Ensemble Cymru
Radio Ensemble Cymru
Children of Ysgol Tudno work with Ensemble Cymru musicians to promote well-being through music. The project was part of Venue Cymru’s annual Take pART 2021 festival for 0 to 18-year-olds and their families. The project was supported by Conwy Arts Trust. Together with the Ensemble Cymru musicians, the children created the material for radio shows on the… Continue reading Radio Ensemble Cymru
Ensemble Cymru Podcasts
Ensemble Cymru Podcasts made available with kind permission of Oriel Myrddin – to hear the podcasts again go to https://open.spotify.com/show/3i5jSJy43ac3tupduI80tD
Community Radio Station Pilot
The dream for Radio Ensemble is that it will offer Musicians, Composers, Practitioners, Performance Groups, and individuals a much-needed platform and offer the community a much-needed bi-lingual social hub. Community radio stations are uniquely placed in their own community to make a difference to the society that they serve. Ensemble’s community radio station is going… Continue reading Community Radio Station Pilot
Our Passion for Education
Llandudno 2005/6/7? a primary school… A group of us went in with Peryn to introduce our instruments and to play some music to some small children from year 2 or year 3 I think. When it was Patrick Broderick’s turn to introduce the french horn, he explained to the children that although the instrument looks… Continue reading Our Passion for Education
