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| ====== About Us ====== | ====== About Us ====== |
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| > [[/Music Team]] | 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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| Bristol A Cappella is a high quality mixed chorus who sing contemporary songs from a range of genres in the barbershop style. We pride ourselves on educating our members in singing and performance, and strive for excellence while having an enormous amount of fun. We love to entertain at gigs and competitions and always welcome new members. | |
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| {{ :about:david.jpg?600x450 |One of our new members receiving their certificate}} | |
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| ===== Vision ===== | ===== Vision ===== |
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| We have a long-term [[/about/vision]] with shorter-term [[/about/goals]] to get us there. Our mantra is: | 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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| | {{ :about:david.jpg?600x450 |One of our new members receiving their certificate}} |
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| ===== History ===== | ===== History ===== |
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| | ==== 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 |
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| ==== 2020 ==== | ==== 2020 ==== |
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| * December: Charity video, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xJysA8u8bo|Songs from The Muppet Christmas Carol]] | * 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 | * February: Bristol Music Festival, choirs category |
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| | ==== 2019 ==== |
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| | * May: [[http://www.singbarbershop.com/|BABS]] convention, scoring 69.8% |
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| ==== 2018 ==== | ==== 2018 ==== |