Mello’D’
Ladies Harmony Ensemble
Wartime to Showtime
MELLO’D’formed in 2002 quite by accident; six friends were invited to perform on St. David’s Day at a local Golf Club’s party. The ladies agreed to sing and arranged their programme entirely in the medium of Welsh; especially for this auspicious Welsh occasion. The response was overwhelming, with compliments and requests for further engagements; so they decided to adapt their repertoire accordingly (English) and have gone from strength to strength.
They have since established themselves as a firm favourite with the local W.I. Groups, Senior Citizens Clubs, Residential Homes and other prominent constitutions. Joining local Male Voice Choirs as their guest artists has enabled them to perform at many prestigious venues and whilst on tour with The Pontypool Male Voice Choir had the opportunity to sing at the Minehead Theatre, Somerset; adding to their previous performance at The Porthcawl Pavilion Theatre and Congress Theatre Cwmbran. Their most recent tour took them to The Isle of Wight.
They have further expanded their range, which now consists of a unique programme incorporating forties war time favourites, well known songs from the shows, pop ballads, traditional folk songs and sacred pieces suitable for weddings or other religious occasions; enabling them to be extremely versatile and accommodating.
Developing the war era songs into their programme has opened doors for them to perform at many V.E. Day and D. Day memorial concerts and this is the music the ladies love to sing. The melodies of the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn and Ann Shelton are featured in their Wartime section for which they dress the part in the uniforms of the time, which complete the atmosphere required at such events.
The ladies have tried to move away from the traditional yet equable style of choral singing, that Wales is renowned for and have developed a style all of their own. Their relaxed attitude and sense of fun is permeated throughout their programme; the essential and all important special sound of three-part harmony which is usually only delivered by large choirs; is the reason they are repeatedly asked to return to venues and annual events time and again. Their individual style has earned them a rewarding reputation and their eagerness to assist charitable, fund raising events is very commendable.
If you would like to contact Mello'D' you can called Tina on 01495 751518/758105
or by e-mail on mellod@hotmail.co.uk