Monmouth Choral Society is thrilled to announce Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Gwent, as its new patron.
The Lord Lieutenant has pledged to involve himself in all aspects of life within Gwent, including its civic, voluntary, business and social life. So we are delighted that he is supporting our choir.
Brigadier Aitken's love of music has been a constant theme through his life. His first job was as a pianist, and he was a choral scholar at Queen's College, Oxford. While serving in Northern Ireland, he formed a male voice choir from 100 soldiers, who ended up singing Myfanwy at the Royal Albert Hall. He later ran Music in Hospitals Wales -- a charity that organises live concerts delivered by professional musicians for people who are sick, elderly or disabled.
With his passion for music and influential position, we know that Brigadier Aitken will be an inspiring patron. His support will enable the choir to continue its mission of delivering outstanding performances, providing work for professional musicians and nurturing musical talent in our community. |
