Edward-Rhys Harry

Edward-Rhys Harry (born 22 November 1973) is a Welsh choral conductor and composer. He is the Musical Development and Wellbeing Manager for the Military Wives Choirs and the Musical Director of the London Welsh Male Voice Choir. He also serves as Composer-in-Residence for the “Music for Life” charity. Education Harry was educated at Gowerton School. He graduated with a BMus from Bangor University and an MMus in Composition from the London College of Music. He received an MA in Choral Conducting from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, where his studies were supported by the Glynne Jones and Laura Ashley Foundation scholarships. During this period, he also gained professional experience working with the British Sinfonietta. Career In 2012, Harry was appointed the Musical Director of the London Welsh Male Voice Choir, succeeding Haydn James. In this role, he has conducted various events, including the biennial festival at the Royal Albert Hall. In 2019, he conducted a festival performance featuring over 800 singers and bass-baritone Bryn Terfel. He has also been involved in the development of choral competitions, including new categories for the Llangollen International Musical