THE Ross Baptist Church was full on the evening of March 21 to hear the award winning Mynyddislwyn Male Choir (The Sound of Wales) sing a wonderful selection of moving and uplifting music complimented by the colourful and harmonious Drybrook and District Ladies Choir. The excellent acoustics of the Baptist Church enabled both choirs to make the most of the perfect environment.

A number of people in the audience said they were moved to tears by the beautiful music sung with superb dynamics, diction and tone. Guest of honour Vicky Nicolson-James from Marches Family Network said she was stunned by the emotional singing of the Welsh Choir.

It was the Mynyddislwyn Male Choir's first visit to Ross and they were most impressed by the excellent singing of the Drybrook and District Ladies Choir who in turn thoroughly enjoyed hearing the Welsh Choir singing many pieces well known to them. They would love to have sung a joint number but although not possible this time, maybe in the future.

Drybrook and District Ladies conductor Barbara Wright entertained the audience with stories about the pieces they were singing, which included an unusual version of an English Country Garden. All in the April Evening was added as it held very special memories for a member of the audience.

The Welsh Choir conductor told the audience she was getting married in a few weeks time so had chosen pieces that depicted the meaning of love. Their version of The Rhythm of Life had everyone admiring the singers' virtuosity. However, she felt that due to the results of the rugby finals that day, the choir could not do justice to a Welsh Medley planned for their finale so a selection of songs representing the six nations was sung instead, which included Jerusalem for England.

President Tina Atkins sincerely thanked members of the Baptist Church for their help with the concert organised by Ross Rotary Club. The concert raised around £400 for the Marches Family Network and Vicky Nicholson-James spoke about the work of the charity in supporting families and children with disabilities across the county.