New Deputy Musical Director for Cwmbach Male Choir.

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Rhian Grundy Lewis BMus (Hons) has been appointed as Deputy Musical Director of Cwmbach Male Choir.

Rhian is a pianist, choral conductor, accompanist and music educator with more than thirty years’ experience working with choirs, soloists and instrumentalists across South Wales and beyond. A graduate of Cardiff University, she has built a varied career combining performance, teaching and musical leadership, having previously held senior educational and pastoral roles within leading independent schools before returning to full-time freelance music.

Alongside a thriving private piano teaching practice, Rhian serves as accompanist and assistant musical director for several South Wales choirs and regularly works as an accompanist, organist, vocal coach and examiner’s accompanist. In 2024 she appeared as a featured pianist on Channel 4’s The Piano, celebrating her musicianship and lifelong passion for performance.

Passionate about helping singers realise their musical potential, Rhian believes the finest performances are achieved through high musical standards, careful preparation and genuine enjoyment of making music together. She is honoured to have been appointed Deputy Music Director of Cwmbach Male Choir and looks forward to contributing to the choir’s continued musical success while supporting its proud Welsh choral tradition.