Caerphilly Music Service

26/06/2026

🎤✨ Our singers from Lewis School, St Cenydd, Idris Davies and Bedwas High took centre stage at the Gala Concert with outstanding performances of original songs written by pupils from their schools.

These special performances were part of the Community Focused Schools Song Writing Project, led by University of South Wales Master’s student, Kacey Baugh. The project has given pupils a fantastic opportunity to develop their creativity and share their voices through music. Well done to everyone involved on a truly memorable performance! 🎶👏

🎤✨ Cymerodd ein cantorion o Ysgol Lewis, Sant Cenydd, Idris Davies ac Ysgol Uwchradd Bedwas ganol y llwyfan yng Nghyngerdd y Gala gyda pherfformiadau arbennig o ganeuon gwreiddiol a ysgrifennwyd gan ddisgyblion o’u hysgolion.

Roedd y perfformiadau arbennig hyn yn rhan o Brosiect Ysgrifennu Caneuon Ysgolion sy’n Canolbwyntio ar y Gymuned, dan arweiniad myfyrwraig Meistr Prifysgol De Cymru, Kacey Baugh. Mae’r prosiect wedi rhoi cyfle gwych i ddisgyblion ddatblygu eu creadigrwydd a rhannu eu lleisiau drwy gerddoriaeth. Da iawn i bawb a fu’n rhan o berfformiad gwirioneddol gofiadwy! 🎶👏

26/06/2026

A sold-out audience was treated to a fantastic Summer Gala Concert at Blackwood Miner’s Institute Tuesday evening this week. The concert was a shared endeavour between Caerphilly Music Service (CMS) and Community Focus Schools (CFS). Four original songs were featured which had been written by students who took part in a CFS song writing project. The CFS wind ensemble produced a special performance, giving students a first opportunity of performing in Theatre Venue. CMS County ensembles performed wonderfully! Each ensemble performed individual pieces and combined to perform orchestral pieces; the senior ensembles provided the accompaniment for the CFS Song performances. The CMS County ensembles were also joined by the wonderful Risca Male Voice Choir who performed two short programmes of pieces which were the “icing on the cake” to a spectacular evening.

A huge thank you and congratulations to all the pupils who took part and staff who supported them; thank you to parents and carers for all your support and to Risca Male Voice Choir.

Cafodd cynulleidfa lawn ei diddanu gan Gyngerdd Gala Haf gwych yn Sefydliad y Glowyr Coed-duon nos Fawrth yr wythnos hon. Roedd y cyngerdd yn ymdrech ar y cyd rhwng Gwasanaeth Cerdd Caerffili (CMS) ac Ysgolion Ffocws Cymunedol (CFS). Perfformiwyd pedair cân wreiddiol a ysgrifennwyd gan fyfyrwyr a gymerodd ran mewn prosiect ysgrifennu caneuon CFS. Cyflwynodd ensemble chwyth CFS berfformiad arbennig, gan roi’r cyfle cyntaf i’r myfyrwyr berfformio mewn lleoliad theatr. Perfformiodd ensembles sir CMS yn wych! Perfformiodd pob ensemble ddarnau unigol ac yna ymunwyd i berfformio darnau cerddorfaol; darparodd yr ensembles hŷn y cyfeiliant ar gyfer perfformiadau caneuon CFS. Ymunodd Côr Meibion ​​gwych Rhisga ag ensembles sir CMS hefyd, gan berfformio dwy raglen fer o ddarnau a oedd yn “eisin ar y gacen” i noson ysblennydd.

Diolch yn fawr iawn a llongyfarchiadau i’r holl ddisgyblion a gymerodd ran ac i’r staff a’u cefnogodd; diolch i’r rhieni a’r gofalwyr am eich holl gefnogaeth ac i Gôr Meibion Rhisga.

26/06/2026

🥁🎶 Our Percussion Ensemble gave a fantastic performance at the CMS and Community Focused Schools Gala Concert.

They added the final touches in rehearsal before taking to the stage with their exciting arrangements of Doctor Who themes. It was wonderful to hear them perform! 🌟

🥁🎶 Mae ein Hensemble Taro wedi rhoi perfformiad gwych yng Nghyngerdd Gala CMS ac Ysgolion sy’n Canolbwyntio ar y Gymuned.

Fe wnaethant roi’r cyffyrddiadau olaf yn yr ymarfer cyn mynd ar y llwyfan gyda’u trefniannau cyffrous o themâu Doctor Who. Roedd yn wych eu clywed yn perfformio! 🌟

26/06/2026

🎶 In preparation for the CMS and Community Focused Schools Gala Concert at Blackwood Miners’ Institute, our Senior Ensembles have worked incredibly hard all weekend, putting the final touches to their performances. 🎵✨

🎶 Wrth baratoi ar gyfer Cyngerdd Gala CMS ac Ysgolion sy’n Canolbwyntio ar y Gymuned yn Sefydliad Glowyr Blackwood, mae ein Hensemblau Hŷn wedi gweithio’n galed iawn drwy’r penwythnos, gan roi’r cyffyrddiadau olaf ar eu perfformiadau. 🎵✨

24/06/2026

After an amazing Summer Gala Concert, the County Ensembles will take a break until September. Thank you for your hard work and commitment, and have a lovely summer

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Ar ôl Cyngerdd Gala Haf anhygoel, bydd Ensembles y Sir yn cymryd seibiant tan fis Medi. Diolch i chi am eich gwaith caled a’ch ymrwymiad, a chofiwch fwynhau’r haf!

19/06/2026

🎸 Congratulations to Cory from Newbridge on passing his Trinity College London Grade 8 Guitar exam with Merit!

This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Cory’s hard work, dedication, and musical talent. We are incredibly proud of all he has accomplished and wish him every success in his future musical journey.

Well done, Cory! 👏🎶

🎸 Llongyfarchiadau i Cory o Gasnewydd ar basio ei arholiad Gitâr Gradd 8 Coleg y Drindod Llundain (Trinity College London) gyda Theilyngdod!

Mae hwn yn gyflawniad arbennig iawn ac yn dyst i waith caled, ymroddiad a thalent gerddorol Cory. Rydym yn hynod falch o’i lwyddiant ac yn dymuno pob llwyddiant iddo ar ei daith gerddorol yn y dyfodol.

Da iawn, Cory! 👏🎶

19/06/2026

🎶 Hengoed Primary pupils are enjoying whole-class recorder lessons, many experiencing instrumental music for the very first time.

These sessions provide a fantastic introduction to making music, helping to build confidence, creativity, and teamwork. We hope this early musical experience will inspire a lifelong love of music and encourage pupils to take up instrumental tuition as they continue their journey through school.

🎶 Mae disgyblion Ysgol Gynradd Hengoed yn mwynhau gwersi recorder dosbarth cyfan, gyda llawer ohonynt yn profi cerddoriaeth offerynnol am y tro cyntaf.

Mae’r sesiynau hyn yn cynnig cyflwyniad gwych i wneud cerddoriaeth, gan helpu i ddatblygu hyder, creadigrwydd a gwaith tîm. Gobeithiwn y bydd y profiad cerddorol cynnar hwn yn meithrin cariad gydol oes at gerddoriaeth ac yn annog y disgyblion i ddechrau gwersi offerynnol wrth iddynt barhau ar eu taith addysgol.

12/06/2026

You don’t have to be a musical genius to feel the benefits of deliberate and regular practice. This article explain why! 🎶📖

Nid oes rhaid i chi fod yn athrylith cerddorol i deimlo manteision ymarfer bwriadol a rheolaidd. Mae’r erthygl hon yn esbonio pam! 🎶📖

It would seem so, even for amateurs

12/06/2026

🎹🌟 It’s wonderful to be able to celebrate the achievements of our learners in the early stages of their musical journey! 🌟🎹

Huge congratulations to Lacey from Idris Davies School 3–18 on completing Piano Tutor Book 1! 🎉

Your dedication, commitment, and hard work have truly paid off. This is a fantastic achievement, and you should be very proud of everything you have accomplished so far.

We are incredibly proud of you and look forward to seeing what you achieve next. Keep up the great work! 👏🎶

🎹🌟 Mae’n hyfryd gallu dathlu llwyddiannau ein dysgwyr yng nghamau cynnar eu taith gerddorol! 🌟🎹

Llongyfarchiadau mawr i Lacey o Ysgol Idris Davies 3–18 ar gwblhau Llyfr Tiwtor Piano 1! 🎉

Mae dy ymroddiad, dy ymrwymiad a dy waith caled wedi talu ar ei ganfed. Mae hwn yn gyflawniad gwych, a dylech fod yn falch iawn o bopeth rydych wedi’i gyflawni hyd yma.

Rydym yn hynod falch ohonot ac yn edrych ymlaen at weld beth fyddi di’n ei gyflawni nesaf. Daliwch ati gyda’r gwaith gwych! 👏🎶

05/06/2026

🎸🌟 Congratulations to Evan from Lewis School! 🌟🎸

We are delighted to share that Evan has passed his Trinity College London Grade 8 Rock & Pop Guitar exam with a Merit!

This is a fantastic achievement and reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment Evan has shown throughout his musical journey.

Well done, Evan — we are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. We look forward to seeing what you achieve next! 🎶👏

🎸🌟 Llongyfarchiadau i Evan o Ysgol Lewis! 🌟🎸

Rydym yn falch iawn o rannu bod Evan wedi pasio ei arholiad Gitâr Roc a Phop Gradd 8 Coleg y Drindod Llundain gyda Theilyngdod!

Mae hwn yn gyflawniad arbennig sy’n adlewyrchu’r gwaith caled, yr ymroddiad a’r ymrwymiad y mae Evan wedi’u dangos drwy gydol ei daith gerddorol.

Da iawn, Evan — rydym mor falch ohonot ti a phopeth rwyt wedi’i gyflawni. Edrychwn ymlaen at weld beth fyddi di’n ei gyflawni nesaf! 🎶