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Kelvin Thomas (Kelvin Skidmore Matthewson Thomas) was born on 14 September, 1919 in Cardiff, Wales, is a Welsh conductor, composer, baritone, and author (1919–2019). Discover Kelvin Thomas's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 99 years old?

Popular As Kelvin Skidmore Matthewson Thomas
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Age 99 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 14 September 1919
Birthday 14 September
Birthplace Cardiff, Wales
Date of death 14 June, 2019
Died Place Bath, Somerset, UK
Nationality Wales

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1919

Kelvin Skidmore Matthewson Thomas (14 September 1919 – 14 June 2019) was a Welsh conductor, composer, baritone, and author.

He was the founder and conductor of The Silver Ring Choir of Bath, and one of the founders and first music director of the Bradford-on-Avon Choral Society.

Born in Grangetown, Cardiff, Wales, Kelvin was one of the five children of the coal merchant Charles Thomas and his wife Lena Thomas.

He received musical training from an early age from his musical parents.

1927

In 1927, the Thomas family removed from Cardiff to Bathampton near Bath, Somerset, and were later involved in the building of Bathampton Methodist Church.

During his early years of performances, Thomas once performed in the same concert as the American actor and bass baritone Paul Robeson at the Colston Hall, Bristol.

Having continued his musical studies (also playing the violin and piano) throughout his early years, and his interest in singing continued as a baritone (rather than soprano).

After a period employed in his father's business as a coal merchant, he worked for the Engineering firm, Stothert and Pitt.

1931

As a boy soprano from the age of five, in 1931 (aged twelve) he had a test recording for the Concord record label (the recording was never released).

1942

In 1942, Thomas married Megan Jones (1921–2012), and they had five children (two boys and three girls).

1951

In 1951, he founded the mixed voice chamber choir, The Silver Ring Choir of Bath, and was their Conductor and Musical Director for almost forty years (1951–90).

1958

During this time, the Choir featured regularly on BBC Radio and Television (1958–94), achieving great success and winning numerous competitions, including first in its class in the National Eisteddfod of Wales.

1961

The Choir also toured various countries including Germany (1961), Hungary (1971), and the United States (1976).

1981

Thomas's notable local, national, and international activities and contribution to Music was recognised in his appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1981 New Year Honours List.

1986

In 1986, when the pianist Gaynor Briscoe was founding the Bradford-on-Avon Choral Society, she invited him to become the Society's first Musical Director, a post which he filled for eight years (1986–94).

From initial performances of part songs, anthems, and madrigals, the choir progressed to performing works such as Haydn's Creation, Mendelssohn's Elijah, and Brahms's German Requiem, and later participated in annual Trowbridge and West Wiltshire Music Festivals, amongst others.

Thomas also arranged and composed numerous pieces of music for these – and other – choirs (SATB), including many traditional Welsh and other melodies.

One of his compositions was Samuel's Hymn, which he later recorded with The Silver Ring Choir of Bath.

In addition to being a poet and composer, Thomas was also involved in several local and civic societies and organisations, including the Bathampton Historical Society, and was the author of works on local history.

2013

Thomas's lifelong involvement with Bathampton Methodist Church and musical career culminated, in 2013, in a fundraising concert held in his honour entitled My Life in Music during which his music, poetry, and compositions were performed.

2017

In 2017, aged 98, he again performed with The Silver Ring Choir of Bath in a Christmas Concert.

2019

Singing on the weekend before he died, Thomas died, aged 99, at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, on 14 June 2019.