Joy Cornock

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BIOGRAPHY

A native of Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, Joy’s interest in music began at an early age. After receiving an entrance scholarship in 2004, she entered the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama where she has recently completed her B.Mus. (Hons) degree and graduated with First Class Honours. During her time at College, Joy was awarded the Mabel Linwood Christopher Award, the Lyn Davies vocal studies prize and the Aneurin Davies Memorial Award.

A performer with the Welsh National Youth Opera, Joy has also taken numerous operatic roles at college – Rowan in Britten’s The Little Sweep, Oasis in Chabrier’s L’Étoile, Phyllis in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe and Irma in Charpentier’s Louise. Other College Performances include: Villa Lobos ‘Bachianas Brasileiras No.5’ in Oystermouth Church; Madly Musical; as well as regularly taking part in masterclasses with James Gilchrist, Paul Esswood, Julie Kennard, Roger Nicholls and Colette McGahon.

From an early age Joy has competed in and won many County, Urdd and National Eisteddfodau both in solo, folk solo and duet classes. Her most prestigious award being that she won the Violet Mary Roberts Scholarship at the 2006 and 2007 National Eisteddfod for the best soprano aged 19-25 years, also achieving runner-up in the Blue Ribband Competition. In 2002 and 2005 Joy won the ‘Cwpan Ardudwy’ at the Young Farmers National Eisteddfod for the best musical item.

Now a regular soloist in recitals and concerts around the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and Ireland, Joy has performed alongside the Morriston Orpheus, Dunvant, Morriston RFC, Haverfordwest and Pembroke Male Voice Choirs, Latvia Radio Choir, Fishguard Choir as well as the Ammanford Choral Society. In November 2006, Joy made her debut performance as a Harpist and Soloist at the Wales Millennium Centre as part of the Wales Young Farmers Federation 60th Gala Concert.

Joy has been a faithful member of the Côr Newyddion Da performing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, The Cardiff International Arena as well as many parts of Europe.

Joy has appeared on television on numerous occasions including being a soloist on the S4C programmes Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol, Noson Lawen and Wedi 3. With her sister Georgina, she has released a CD entitled Cytgord Cariadus (Loving Harmony). In her leisure time, Joy enjoys the YFC movement, acting, and sport and has gained Grade 8 in the harp and piano as well as an ABRSM Dip in Harp teaching.

Joy continues her studies with Gail Pearson and looks forward to pursuing a career in music.

Sample Music

Joy Cornock Demo CD 1 : Soprano
Accompanist: Jeffery Howard

Joy Cornock Demo CD 2 : Non-Classical
Accompanist: Tom Coltman

(60 second samples of each track)

TESTIMONIALS

Here are a few examples of the letters Joy has received:

Scan 1 - Celtic Connections

Scan 2 - House of Lords thank you letter.
Scan 3 - Shalom thank you.
Soloist with the Morriston Orpheus Choir at St David's Cathedral-august 2002

Scan 4 - Celtic Connections Wales Concert St.Davids Cathedral
Scan 5 - Written adjudication of final recital at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama for which Joy received 1st Class Honours ;

Scan 6 - March 6th 2009 St Jerome's Church, Llangwm

Debut performance at the Wales Millenium Centre. Wales YFC 60th Anniversary Gala Concert Nov 2005

CONTACT DETAILS

Joy is currently the residential harpist at the Bluestone Holiday park, Pembrokeshire.

Address/Tel:

Mobile: 07795 972 747
E-mail: mail@joycornock.co.uk 

Bookings: On booking the harp or singing for your occasion it is advisable to arrange a meeting to choose which music will make your occasion that extra special.

Future Engagements

7th July 2010 - Live Music Now concert
2.30 pm Taffs Well Cardiff
Contact: John Parker 02920 409 104

19th July 2010 - Harpist at the Official Dinner of the World Shearing Championships
Bulith Wells

25th July 2010 - Fishguard International Music Festival
2.30pm Recital at Tregwynt Mansion
Contact: Gillian Green 02920 554 040

Live Music Now concerts

26th July 2010 - 1.45pm St Teresa's residentail Home
Fishguard
Contact: Brenda Griffiths 01348 873312

4.30pm Hillside Residential Home
Goodwick
Contact: Sandra Weston 01348 873888

27th July 2010 - 10.30am Sunnybank Care Home
Narberth
Contact: Jackie Jones 01834 860 246

27th July 2010 - 2pm Highgrove Care Home, Haverfordwest
Contact: Michelle Lowendon 012437 765 686

2nd August 2010 -National Eisteddfod

12th September 2010 - Soloist with Llanelli Male Voice Choir
Carmarthen
Contact: Eifion Thomas 01554 770 751

15th September 2010 - Live Music Now Concert
Aberdare
1pm 'Songs and Scones'

18th September 2010 - Concert in the Brithdir Hall
Haverfordwest Showground
Mass Male Voice Choir
Contact: Christine Shewry

25th September 2010 - Recording a CD with the John S. Davies Singers
Picton Castle, Haverfordwest

23rd October 2010 - Soloist at St David's Cathedral
Contact: Myles Pepper 01348 873867

11th December 2010 - J.S.Davies Singers perform
Picton Castle

Past Engagements

8th November 2009 - Singing at the Cambrian Hall
Vancouver
Contact: lowens-whalen@telus.net

12th November 2009 - Pembrokeshire YFC 70th Anniversary Concert
Sir Thomas Picton School, Haverfordwest

13th November 2009 - Pembrokeshire YFC 70th Anniversary Concert
Greenhill School, Tenby

14th November 2009 - Pembrokeshire YFC 70th Anniversary Concert
Ysgol Bro Gwaun, Fishguard
Contact: Pembrokeshire YFC 01437 762639

20th November 2009 - Concert in Llandeilo Hall
Contact: Gerald Davies

12th December 2009 - Concert in Picton Castle
Pembrokeshire with J.S.Davies Singers
Contact: Picton Castle

19th December 2009 - Christmas Gala Concert with Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion
Contact: Rhosygilwen Mansion, Cilgerran

1st February 2010 - Cyngerdd yn Neuadd Gerdd yr Hipodrom
Y Rhath, Caerdydd. Er budd Motor Neuron
"Cofiwn ein gwyrda drwy deyrnged a chan wrth dyngu addunedau'r Hen Galan"
Artistiaid:
 - Aled Hall, Tenor
 - Trystan Lewis, Bas
 - Gethin Hughes, Piano
Cor Meibion Taf
Cysylltiad: Hywel@jeff1234.freeserve.co.uk

1st January 2010 - New Year's Day Concert at St. David's Cathedral
with J.S.Davies Singers

2nd January - New Year's Concert at Oystermouth Church
Swansea with J.S. Davies Singers


May 1st 2010 - Concert with Llandovery Male Voice
Contact: Geoffrey Thomas

Joy Cornock is available for:

• Cruises
• Church Weddings
• Civil Weddings
• Civil Partnership Weddings
• Wedding Receptions
• Solo Recitals
• Private Functions
• Concert Tours
• Funerals
• Garden Parties
• Birthday and Cocktail Parties
• Car Launches
• Official Openings
• Tuition for Grades and pleasure