Latest News from the Choir
Young Singer of the Year Update
Our Musical Director, Jonathan Rogers, who has been involved with the competition for over 20 years, described this as one of the highest-standard preliminary rounds he has ever known — a true reflection of the incredible young talent involved. Congratulations to...
Young Singer of the Year 2026 – Application and Competition
Dates for Entry and ApplicationYoung Singer of the Year 2026 - Competition DetailsDunvant Male Choir proudly announces its prestigious Young Singer of the Year Competition, continuing our long tradition of fostering classical vocal talent in Wales. Many previous...
Other News
Thomas John Roderick, 1920 – 1925
T J Roderick, or Tommy Roderick as he was affectionately known throughout his life, was born in...
T C Richards, 1895 – 1920
Thomas Coslett Richards, born in 1870, was one of six children of Richard Richards, a stone mason,...
Emlyn Bevan, 1899 – 1953
“Brynhyfryd”, now 7 Killan Road, one of a row of three little stone cottages which clamber...
Emrys Bevan, 1904 – 1980
Life was not easy when Emrys Bevan took up his scholarship in Gowerton Intermediate by...
Ambrose Miles, 1945 – 1970
Although very much and adopted son of the village of Dunvant, Ambrose Miles was a native of...
Geoff Thorburn
It is with great sadness we learn of the death of Geoff Thorburn at the age of 92 after a short...
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T Bryan Bevan
We are saddened to hear of the death of T. Bryan Bevan, on 16 May 2022 at the age of 96. Bryan...
Raymond Melbourne Graham Day
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Raymond, a life member of Dunvant Male...
Dunvant Male Choir 125th Anniversary Concert at the Brangwyn Hall
Saturday night saw a concert that will live long in the memory. 125 (+2) years of male choral...
Obituaries
Dr Noel Davies
The choir are saddened to announce the death of faithful member, Dr Noel Davies (B1). He had previously been Principal of Gorseinon College (now @gowercollegeswansea) before retiring in 1985. Noel joined the choir in his 80s proving that the choral singing bug can be...
Ken Pickard
The choir are saddened to announce the death of faithful life member, Ken Pickard (T2). Ken had been a member of the choir for almost 40 years and enjoyed our tours to Canada, Germany and across the UK. Sadly, due to ill health, Ken had been unable to join us since...
Terry Morgan
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Life Member and past choir Chairman, Terry Morgan. Terry joined the choir on March 1st 1963 and has been a faithful member of the Tenor 1 section ever since. In this year's St David's Day concert we had the honour of...
Dai Thomas
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Life Member David (Dai) Thomas. Dai was a faithful B2 member for many years and will be fondly remembered by us all. Our deepest sympathy goes to Winnie and his family at this sad and difficult time. Security & Privacy...