The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir (TWMVC) was established in 1995 when its founding member and first president, Gwyn Roberts, gathered together a group of like-minded individuals of Welsh heritage to kindle the spirit of traditional Welsh male voice singing in their adopted country. Although many of the current members still lay claim to Welsh connections, the TWMVC now has members from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds.

The TWMVC proudly draws on the great Welsh tradition of singing hymns and songs born of the mountains and valleys of Wales. It also emphasizes in its ever increasing repertoire: spirituals; operatic arias; North American folk songs; as well as Broadway show tunes - a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary music.

From its inception, the Choir has performed in churches, cathedrals and concert halls throughout Ontario, Quebec and New York State. It was invited in June 2001, to sing at Roy Thomson Hall as part of the 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Festival. The Choir was honoured with a finalist's position in the 1998 CBC Choral Competition. In August 2002 the choir embarked on a highly successful tour of Wales. During July 2005 they toured the Maritimes where they performed five concerts to a very appreciative audiences in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. In September 2008, the choir was honoured to be invited to take part in a combined choir of 400 voices at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City. The soloist of the evening was Bryn Terfel, the renowned Welsh Opera star. The choir was also privileged to perform "Nidaros" by Daniel Prothereo, during the evenings performance.

The TWMVC is proud to have the world-renowned Welsh bass-baritone, Bryn Terfel, as its honorary patron. Shortly after its inception the Choir enjoyed the much-valued patronage of the Jean Rich Foundation. The Choir is proud of its accomplishments and seeks to continue to grow by attracting new members and supporters.

The TWMVC has provided Welsh expatriates, Canadians of Welsh descent and others (in their adopted Country), the opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of Welsh Male singing established by our forefathers in the last century. One of the Choir's objectives is to promote Welsh Culture through the study and presentation of Welsh music as part of the repertoire, in keeping with Welsh heritage and tradition.

The Choir is in great demand to perform locally and throughout Ontario, Quebec and New York State. They also embarked on a successful tour of Wales and England in 2002 and the Maritimes, the East Coast of Canada in 2005. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.