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'It is Good to Give Thanks to the Lord'
The mission of Cambrensis Ministries is to glorify God in excellence of musicianship. To spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in song and testimony. From Wales, the 'Land of Song', into all the world
The Music Ministry of Cambrensis embraces a wide spectrum of ages and talent. Ranging from select ministry teams who are available for smaller evangelistic meetings, to large scale celebration events. From church halls to the premier St David's Hall in Cardiff, Cambrensis Ministries has made it possible for thousands to hear the gospel and enjoy inspirational music drawn from every age.
NEW TO CAMBRENSIS FOR 2010
Our first downloadable CD
Available from a renowned and established South Wales mail order company - Gospel Cards, etc.
http://www.gospelcardsetc.com/acatalog/Cambrensis.html
As we move increasingly into the Internet download age we have taken the decision to make this popular and amazing CD only available in download format. Thanks to this technology you can buy and enjoy within the hour! Click on the cover above to be transferred to the download site. Please note - this CD is no longer available for purchase from the Cambrensis office.
St David's Praise 2010
Photos by Hywel Evans
SDP has come of age!! The 21st St David's Praise (for all who are counting carefully, yes we started in 1989 so this the 22nd year but we had a year off in 1995 when we did similar events in Swansea and Newtown!) And the party went with a swing!! Jeffrey Howard, as the main Music Director, was in fine form as the programme began with 2 young drummers in the auditorium and then the orchestra joining in with La Rejouissance from Handel's "Music for the Royal Fireworks." After joining in with a huge arrangement by Jeff, of Praise My Soul the King of Heaven, the audience were "fired up" and the atmosphere set! Taking the theme of "Jesus is King" the first half flowed with music both majestic, up-beat and reflective, from the 300 strong St David's Praise Choir, orchestra and Cambrensis Choir.
The other MDs, Jonathan Davies and Anne Brown, led the choirs from time to time - and Jonathan, Jeff and Graeme Hunter (who also did a number of the arrangements and is a vital member of this "SDP team") were all at the piano at one time or another - all 3 being accomplished accompanists - what a wealth of talent there! A significant quiet moment in part 1 was Jeff Howard's "reflections on The Servant King" - and the first half ended after Dottie Rambo's beautiful and moving "Behold the Lamb" and Darlene Zschech's rousing "Worthy is the Lamb," with "Name of All Majesty," sung with the audience who were in fine voice! The orchestra opened Part 2 with the theme from "The Big Country" and then an American theme continued with some hymns and hymn arrangements, followed by Cambrensis singing some spirituals - including Were You There with bass soloist Simon Reynolds , After an "orchestral interlude" (Intermezzo from Cavelleria Rusticana) came a series of songs based on the Psalms, with some thought provoking narratives in between - from "Reflections on Psalm 46" by Kelvin Thomas, to Parry's "I was Glad" the audience were taken through a whole gamut of moods and emotions as well as musical styles and textures.
The evening was rounded off
with another of Jeff's arrangements for orchestra, choir and audience, "When
Peace Like a River - It is Well with My Soul" which ranged from full orchestra
to a capella voices - and some very special moments. (If your computer has
sound enabled and can play MP3 files a shortened version can be heard). The
orchestral playout - back to La Rejouissance - clearly indicated that the
audience were wanting more, as they delightedly joined in with this final
rendition by adding their own percussion! Last Night of the Proms it might not
have been but the atmosphere was equally electric!!!Looking back to The Promise of Christmas 2009
Dec 5th at St David's Hall Cardiff
Once again the 'Promise of Christmas 2009 has proved immensely popular with both matinee and evening performances playing to capacity audiences. The pictures above capture a few of those special moments - with the whole assembly ready to start - the Youth Choir in action and in rehearsal, and Kelvin Thomas, the conductor (AKA Captain Hook) along with members of the orchestra suitably attired for a rendition of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' orchestral interlude. Huge thanks to all who made this event possible once again.
St David's Praise 2009
CD of Creation Sings now available
Our latest live Album is "Sing, Creation!" Musical highlights from the superb St David's Praise event of May 2009, with a wide selection of music ranging from Haydn's "The Heavens are Telling" through to the wonderful Townend/Getty songs "There is a Higher Throne" and "Creation Sings the Father's Song." This CD captures the atmosphere of a truly inspirational evening. Featuring tenor Huw Priday. (http://www.priday.com/)
Note: If your computer supports multimedia sound you should be able to hear being played now one of the tracks in compressed mp3 format, 'It is Good to Give Thanks' - by Kelvin Thomas - (orchestral arrangement Jeffrey Howard)
Price £8 Available now from the Cambrensis Office, or use our printer friendly online order form - available from the shop pages (The CD can be found on the events page): http://www.cambrensis.org.uk/shoppage1.htm
Photo Geoff Atkins
St David's Praise 2009 took place on Saturday May 16th and once again proved to be an outstanding time of worship and praise. So many have expressed appreciation and commented "The best yet!" We thank God for the dedication of choirs and musicians which led to such an uplifting occasion. In particular the ministry of the soloist Huw Priday was specially blessed and welcomed, and we are grateful to Huw for the way he so clearly exalted the Saviour. So many have worked to bring it all together, both publicly and behind the scenes, a real team effort, and too many to mention individually- but we couldn't have done it without all the vision, expertise, advice and leadership of the directors and leaders of Cambrensis - so a big thank you to all!
FOR ALL OUR YOUNG PEOPLE!
The new Cambrensis Youth Choir (for girls and boys aged year 8 upwards) has now begun! If you are interested in joining contact us at the office.
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