Details released of the Finalists for the 40th MOCSA Competition
Following a series of preliminary heats over the last few weeks the four Finalists for the September Final of the 40th Morriston Orpheus Choir’s Supporters’ Association (MOCSA) Young Welsh Singer of the Year Competition have been announced.
2015 MOCSA Winner
Emyr Wyn Jones
Entries were received from the leading Music Colleges in the UK, resulting in a high calibre of competitor which has again made the task of choosing just four singers for the Final a difficult one.
The decision has been made however and the four young singers who will compete for the MOCSA Trophy are:
Michael Ronan: A 23 year old Baritone from Crewe (Father born in Swansea) studying at The Royal Academy of Music.
Elgan Llyr Thomas, A 26 year old Tenor from St Asaph, studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Rhian Saunders A 24 year old Soprano from Australia (Father born in Cardiff), studying at Wales International Academy of Voice
Robert Garland. A 27 year old Baritone from Northampton (Father born in Mold), studying at The Royal Academy of Music.
The Final will be held at a concert with The Morriston Orpheus Choir on Sunday 11 September at the Orangery in Margam Park, Port Talbot and tickets are currently on sale - click here for details