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 +====== 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.
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 +===== 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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 +<block centeralign>
 +**Enjoyment · Education · Excellence**
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 +{{ :about:david.jpg?600x450 |One of our new members receiving their certificate}}
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 +===== History =====
 +
 +==== 2023 ====
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 +  * 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%
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 +==== 2021 ====
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 +  * 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 ====
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 +  * May: [[http://www.singbarbershop.com/|BABS]] convention, scoring 69.8%
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 +==== 2018 ====
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 +  * 6th October: [[http://www.irishbarbershop.com/|IABS]] international silver medallist chorus, scoring 75.2%
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 +==== 2017 ====
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 +  * 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 ====
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 +  * February: First public performance (sharing a concert with [[http://www.tubbs.org.uk/|TUBBS A Cappella]])
 +
 +==== 2013 ====
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 +  * 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.
Enjoyment · Education · Excellence