A solo quality voice is not essential but you will need the ability to sing in tune and, over time, to learn an extensive repertoire.
We are always keen to recruit new Welsh members. We are not a Welsh speaking choir and our rehearsals are conducted in English. Over half the choristers are Irish, with a sprinkling of other nationalities, such as Dutch, Scottish and English.
Welsh is a phonetic language and it is easy to learn – what you see is what you say and sing. We also sing in other languages including English, Irish, French, Italian and Finnish, but we don’t expect our choristers to master any new languages!
Singing with the Dublin Welsh Choir requires the commitment to attend weekly rehearsals on Monday nights at the Royal Hospital, Donnybrook. We perform at concerts and other engagements about twice a month both in Ireland and internationally.
Before you join you will need to undergo a short voice test so that the Musical Director can place you in the appropriate section – First Tenor, Second Tenor, Baritone or Bass. You will initially join as a probationer.
Probation lasts for around six months, during which time there will be plenty of help in learning the repertoire. In the members’ area of this website you can access audio recordings of our songs to help you speedily learn our repertoire. Probation will also give you time to settle in and to demonstrate your commitment to the choir through regular attendance and participation.
Members pay an annual subscription and are responsible for purchasing their own choir uniform.
Singing with the DWMVC will become an unforgettable experience. Some current members have been choristers for up to forty years or more and they will happily share stories with you of many memorable occasions, such as our visits to the USA and Canada, to France, to London’s Albert Hall and of course back “home” to Wales.
Age is not a barrier to membership and we are delighted that many younger singers are now joining the choir.
