(Traditional Welsh hymn-singing festival)
Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church,
744 Fair Oaks Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302
Sunday, May 21, 2023
2:30 pm
(Doors open at 1:30pm)
Followed by Te bach
This year’s conductor will be Robert Evans of Bourbonnais, Illinois who is 100% Welsh. He is a graduate of Northwestern University with Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music degrees, and doctoral work completed at the University of Illinois. He has been a music educator, conductor, clarinetist, and adjudicator in Minnesota and Illinois and has taken performance groups to appear in Wales and England. Currently, he teaches on the music faculty of Olivet Nazarene University where he directs the Concert Band, co-teaches the Clarinet Studio, and teaches Advanced Conducting. He will also share his experiences traveling in Wales.
Special Music will be provided by Sarah Evans Mayo, Robert Evans” daughter.
Accompanist will be Nicki Como.
Everyone enjoys the camaraderie of the Te Bach (literally, small tea) after a hearty session of hymn singing. We hope you will stay to greet old friends and meet new ones. Croeso! Welcome!
