History – Barry Male Voice Choir

Brief History of the Choir

Formed by 12 men from Tynewydd Road Congregational Church in 1902, Barry Dock Glee Party soon became known as Barry Male Voice Choir.

In 1903, with 30 choristers the Barry Male Voice Choir won its inaugural first prize (of £6) in the Sunday School Union Eisteddfod at Wood Street Congregational Church, Cardiff.

In the early years competition success was plentiful, and as the start of the first world war approached the choir membership peaked at 108 in April 1913.

Between the wars the choir continued to enter competitions and eisteddfodau, but didn’t repeat the success of the early years.

The out break of the second world war took a heavy toll on the choir, with the number of choristers dropping to around 30 due to many being involved in front line action and other war related duties. Throughout the difficulties of war time the choir continued to rehearse and performed charity concerts around Cardiff and the Vale.

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