Musical Team

Musical Team

Fred Nicholas was educated at TonypandyGrammar School and is a graduate of the University of Wales. He joined the Cambrian in 1979 and held the post of Head of Music at Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School until his retirement in 2012.


An accomplished brass player he has conducted several brass bands including Lewis Merthyr, Rogerstone and Ynyshir. He has appeared on T.V and BBC Radio Wales where he featured in the first of a new series, "First Hand" which gave insight into his commitment to musical activities. He has also had a long association with the National Youth Orchestra of Wales.


Fred's musical skills have been essential to the choir's progress and his enthusiasm for producing variable and exciting repertoire has guided Cambrian into the new millennium.



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