Choir Team
ACCOMPANIST, BETHAN THOMAS
Pianist
Bethan, an Associate of the London College of Music, studied the piano at Birmingham Conservatoire and Lancaster University where she gained a B.Mus. She then went to Uppingham School to work as Accompanist in Residence and Senior Piano Teacher before returning to Mid Wales to teach. She is a winner at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in both Piano Playing and Composition. Bethan has been with the Choir since 2005 where she enjoys accompanying them and their guest soloists.
CONDUCTOR, JONATHAN PEARCE
Director
Jonathan moved to Mid-Wales in 2016 and fulfilled an ambition by joining Rhayader and District Male Voice choir. Following the retirement of the musical director in 2017, he offered to step into
this role. Having a lifelong passion for music, he has been able to bring a unique outlook to the choir. In 2023 Jonathan gained a BA (Hons) Arts and Humanities (Music) degree with the Open University, and looks forward to his continuing journey with the choir.
Chair AUBREY POWELL
Second Tenor
Aubrey joined Rhayader Male Voice Choir in 2012, and like so many other members has come from a farming background.
He enjoys the camaraderie when attending and performing at the many diverse events. Aubrey is honoured to take up the role of Vice Chairman and will do his best to uphold this position.
Vice Chair MICHAEL GOUGH
Baritone
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Michael is the Transport Manager for A E Gough & Sons Ltd in Llandrindod. He plays a busy crucial role within the choir. He is also the soloist for the sublime song "Working Man"
Trip Organiser JOHN THOMAS
Baritone
John Thomas has been a member of the choir for many years and has been secretary for a number of those years. He has the incredible job of ensuring all aspects of the choir come together in a well organised fashion. John has taken on the enormity of organising choirs trips. A massive task which he does with aplomb.
Deputy Conductor ANGHARAD HYDE
Soloist and Conductor
Angharad left Bath University with a degree in music. She has recently joined the choir as deputy conductor. She is a talented inspiring person who is well liked by the members. Her biggest accomplishment to date is encouraging one or two of us to smile whilst singing.
Angharad is the daughter of Vice Chair Michael Gough.
Events Co-ordinator PETER IRELAND
Baritione
Peter is tackling his new position with a business like ferocity and aplomb. Detail is his middle name and this shows each time he organises an event and feeds the choir with detailed information.