====== About Us ======

Bristol A Cappella is a high-quality mixed chorus that sings [[/about/vision#contemporary]] songs from a range of genres in the [[/about/vision#barbershop style]]. We don't have beatboxing or soloists, but we aim to create a wall of sound by singing in four to eight-part harmony. We’re always looking to improve our performances and have a good time along the way. We love to entertain at gigs and competitions and always welcome new auditionees.

===== Vision =====

We have a long-term [[/about/vision]] with shorter-term [[/about/goals]] to get us there, following the rules of our [[/about/constitution]]. Our mantra is:

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**Enjoyment · Education · Excellence**
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{{ :about:david.jpg?600x450 |One of our new members receiving their certificate}}

===== History =====

==== 2023 ====

  * 28th May: [[http://www.singbarbershop.com/|BABS]] convention - first weekly-rehearsing chorus((Previous mixed chorus contest winners have been formed from existing male and female choruses, or rehearse sporadically at weekends.)) to win mixed contest, scoring 76.7%

==== 2021 ====

  * August: First rehearsal back inside at Victoria Methodist Church
  * June: Restarted rehearsals in the open air at Clifton Downs

==== 2020 ====

  * December: Charity video, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xJysA8u8bo|Songs from The Muppet Christmas Carol]]
  * March: Rehearsals suspended due to COVID-19
  * February: Bristol Music Festival, choirs category

==== 2019 ====

  * May: [[http://www.singbarbershop.com/|BABS]] convention, scoring 69.8%

==== 2018 ====

  * 6th October: [[http://www.irishbarbershop.com/|IABS]] international silver medallist chorus, scoring 75.2%

==== 2017 ====

  * 22nd July: Collaboration with Great Western Chorus at the Redgrave Theatre
  * 29th May: [[http://www.singbarbershop.com/|BABS]] convention, scoring 70.2%


==== 2016 ====

  * 10th December: First major self-hosted concert
  * 30th May: [[http://www.singbarbershop.com/|BABS]] convention - first ever British mixed chorus to compete, scoring 64%
  * 12th March: First contest - Mid-Somerset Festival

==== 2015 ====

  * July: First coaching evening with Liz Garnett
  * January: Rehearsals moved to Victoria Methodist Church

==== 2014 ====

  * February: First public performance (sharing a concert with [[http://www.tubbs.org.uk/|TUBBS A Cappella]])

==== 2013 ====

  * 1st October: Official founding date, rehearsing at St. Paul's, Clifton
  * Spring: Trial rehearsals

===== Branding =====

We have a [[/about/identity|visual identity page]] for logos, colours, and guidelines for the use of our branding.