Saturday May 16, 2026 at 2:30pm ~ Welsh Themed Music Concert by Christopher Wicks
Christopher Wicks, pianist and composer in residence of the Welsh Society of Oregon, presents a concert of his music on Welsh themes, assisted by baritone Jesse Cromer, soprano Catherine van der Salm, violinist Julie Rundquist, and cellist Tommi Leinonen. Included will be elaborations of Welsh hymn-tunes, instrumental variations on secular Welsh folk songs, and excerpts from an opera based on Welsh folklore.
A $10 suggested donation will be gratefully accepted;but no one will be turned away.
Sponsored by the Welsh Society of Oregon and Bryn Seion Welsh Church. Refreshments to follow the concert.
A $10 suggested donation will be gratefully accepted;but no one will be turned away.
Sponsored by the Welsh Society of Oregon and Bryn Seion Welsh Church. Refreshments to follow the concert.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 , 12:30pm ~ Welsh Society of Oregon Picnic & Presentation: History of the Welsh to the Pacific NW.
Sunday, September 27, 2026 ~The 88th annual Gymanfa Ganu (Welsh hymn-singing festival)
11:00 AM: Traditional church service in English, some singing & prayers in Welsh
No Potluck ~ There are restaurants nearby that serve lunch.
2:00 PM: Gymanfa Ganu
Nerys Jones, director; Geneva Cook , organist;
4:00 PM: A Welsh Tea at the Beavercreek Grange ~ suggested donation $15, kids $8.
~ 2026 hymn list will be posted once it has been confirmed. Practice Welsh pronunciation and four part singing of the hymns with the help of the WNAA e-hymnal leaning files, available for free download.
~ The Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu hymnals will be available for purchase onsite.
Whether you have Welsh heritage or not, you will be very welcome at this authentic Celtic cultural event. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the singing.
No Potluck ~ There are restaurants nearby that serve lunch.
2:00 PM: Gymanfa Ganu
Nerys Jones, director; Geneva Cook , organist;
4:00 PM: A Welsh Tea at the Beavercreek Grange ~ suggested donation $15, kids $8.
~ 2026 hymn list will be posted once it has been confirmed. Practice Welsh pronunciation and four part singing of the hymns with the help of the WNAA e-hymnal leaning files, available for free download.
~ The Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu hymnals will be available for purchase onsite.
Whether you have Welsh heritage or not, you will be very welcome at this authentic Celtic cultural event. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the singing.
It is indeed a pleasure to participate in four-part hymn singing, which had its origin and early development among the Cymry - or as the English call them - the Welsh. In Wales, the small village chapels nestled in the lovely green valleys were centers of religious and social life. After services, the Welsh would linger in chapel to practice old hymns and learn new ones.
This tradition continues at Bryn Seion Welsh Church in Beavercreek, Oregon. This church was built in 1884 by Welsh immigrants and is still active today. Old group photos on the church walls reveal the church’s earlier days and may even include images of your ancestors. People come from all over the Northwest for this song festival, so come early to get a seat inside.
This tradition continues at Bryn Seion Welsh Church in Beavercreek, Oregon. This church was built in 1884 by Welsh immigrants and is still active today. Old group photos on the church walls reveal the church’s earlier days and may even include images of your ancestors. People come from all over the Northwest for this song festival, so come early to get a seat inside.