 The choir was formed in 1949 to compete at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in Dolgellau by the late Tom Jones.Côr Godre Aran have been at the forefront of Welsh Male Voice singing for over 60 years.The choir has travelled extensively since 1969 and has performed in the United States, New Zealand, Portugal, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tazmania, Argentina, Canada on three occasions, and Australia eight times.