Leader

John Eifion

John Eifion’s musical apprenticeship was borne many years ago, when as a child, he, his three sisters and his parents performed on concert platforms across North Wales. Since those early days, he has enjoyed success on several occasions at both local and national level – winning the open Tenor solo competition at National Eisteddfod five times. The highlight of his career so far was winning The David Ellis Memorial Prize – Blue Riband for vocal soloists – at 1999 National Eisteddfod held on Anglesey.

As a result his services as a guest soloist are sought throughout Wales and also beyond. He has already toured Canada, America, Ireland and Barbados.

He has performed several oratorio works including ‘ Samson’, the ‘Messiah’, ‘Elijah’ and also the ’Crucifixion’. His concert programme ranges from operatic arias and songs from musicals to traditional Welsh solos and Cerdd Dant – making it appealing to a wide audience.

Day to day, he works as a School Education Welfare Officer for Gwynedd County Council. He is married with two daughters, and singing is his main hobby. He has already released his first CD, and in April 2001 he became the new conductor of the Brythoniaid Male Voice Choir.

Under his guidance the choir won the chief Male Voice Competition at the Royal National Eisteddfod in 2002.