Huw Parkman - Musical Director:
Huw was born in Aberdare and is proudly self taught. He has been Musical Director for Llantrisant Male Choir since April 2009. Prior to this Huw was accompanist for the Choir for two years, and is pleased to return to take on the role as Musical Director.

He is also in constant demand and has played for and conducted Dunvant, Onllwyn, Gyrlais, Glynneath Male Voice Choirs to name but a few. Huw has also made several appearances on Television and Radio, playing for the S4C programs Dechrau Canu, Dechrau Canmol and Noson Lawen. Huw now lives in Cardiff and works as a freelance musician, demonstrator and teacher.

He also is in partnership running the Song Street Wales company, which manages projects all over South Wales encouraging community music and has recently taken the 3G Community Choir to Euro Disney to celebrate 'Welsh Week'

Jane Coles GDNSM - Accompanist:
Jane?s music studies included a piano scholarship at the Welsh College of Music and Drama, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Jazz, Popular & Commercial Music from Newcastle College. Jane gained extensive experience demonstrating acoustic and digital pianos, keyboards and music technology in music shops, department stores & exhibitions. Her public performances in the UK and overseas have included audiences with the Princess of Wales, Prince William and the Welsh Rugby Union.

Jane can currently be heard playing the piano at the Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport and on keyboards and vocals with the Coast to Coast band. As a solo performer, Jane is in demand as a wedding and function pianist.

As well as being an accomplished performer, Jane is a successful and popular piano teacher. Having taught privately from the age of 16, in 2003 Jane joined the Forte Schools of Music in Cardiff and Caerphilly. There she progressed to the role of Teacher Mentor, and in October 2009 Jane became the owner of Forte School of Music (Cardiff) Ltd, with a team of 14 staff and over 300 pupils.

In addition to her musical skills, Jane is a dedicated fundraiser for various charities. In 2005 Jane completed a sponsored five day trek to Machu Picchu for Scope & in 2009 crossed the Arctic Circle on a six day 250km dog sledding expedition across snow & ice in sub-zero temperatures for Cardiff & Vale Crossroads & Barnardo?s Caerphilly Young Carers Services.

Jane was delighted to join Llantrisant Male Choir in May 2009 and accompanied the choir on an emotionally charged tour of Holland and Belgium in October 2009 to commemorate the part played by the Welsh Regiments during World War II.

Stephanie Bailey - Accompanist:
Stephanie was born in the village of Skewen, near Neath. Stephanie, in her early years, gained much experience in becoming an accomplished performer, accompanying various local children and youth choirs by the age of 13, progressing to participate in music competitions and performances. As an undergraduate Music student at University, Stephanie studied Piano under the direction of concert pianist Dennis Lee, and with a Grade 8 ABRSM Distinction in Singing, Stephanie was selected to perform in a specially formed choir ‘Camerata’ who made television appearances on the BBC.

Stephanie graduated with a BA(Hons) Music in 1998 followed by a PGCE in 2000. Stephanie has enjoyed teaching piano and singing since the age of 18 and has become an experienced accompanist for soloists, choirs and ABRSM music examinations. Stephanie has also spent time teaching classes and individuals at the Forte School of Music. She was delighted to receive an invitation to join with the World Champion Black Dyke Brass Band in concert at St David’s Hall, Cardiff in 2005.

Stephanie joined the ‘Llantrisant Male Choir’ in February 2008 and has enjoyed accompanying them in various venues, including the prestigious Christchurch Priory, Bournemouth; St David’s Hall, Cardiff; and more recently the Salon Varieties Theatre, Fuengirola, Spain. She also assists the Musical Director by conducting rehearsals and was delighted to conduct the choir in concert with Iris Williams at the Swansea Grand Theatre in May 2011. Stephanie is also accompanist to ladies choir Cantorion Pontyclun. In May 2011, Stephanie was appointed as Deputy Accompanist to Bridgend Male Choir.

It has been a pleasure for Stephanie to also accompany soloists Simone Rebello, Wynne Evans (Gio Compario!) and Mark Evans in concert. Stephanie currently enjoys teaching and performing music on a professional basis.

Stuart Street - Accompanist:
Stuart hails from Ferndale, Rhondda and is currently accompanist with Llantrisant Ladies Choir, Selsig Operatic Society, plays Bass Trombone with the Ynyshir Brass Band and has been a chorister with Cor Meibion Morlais since 2006. Stuart studied Bass Trombone at the London College of Music in 2010 and graduated with a BMus Music Performance degree.

His ambition is to become a secondary school teacher, but he is now concentrating on music performance, collaborating with local singers and musicians within the local area. Stuart also teaches piano in his spare time and currently holds a DipLCM in Piano, and is a presenter on Rhondda Radio.

Stuart joined Llantrisant Male Choir in October 2011, and is looking forward to be working with the choir in future rehearsals and engagements.