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+ | ====== New Singer Info ====== | ||
+ | > **Welcome to Bristol A Cappella!** | ||
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+ | BAC is an award-winning mixed chorus that sings **contemporary songs** from a range of genres in the **barbershop style**. Apart from our tune-up pitch, all our sound comes from the human voice. We don't have beatboxing or soloists, but we aim to create a wall of sound by singing in four to eight-part harmony. Our repertoire includes pop, rock, and musicals, from Disney to My Chemical Romance, and we’re always open to suggestions from our members. | ||
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+ | We love to entertain at **gigs** and **competitions**; | ||
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+ | We look forward to harmonising with you and creating unforgettable musical moments! | ||
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+ | ===== Key contacts ===== | ||
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+ | !Membership||Sam||[[membership@bristolacappella.co.uk]] | ||
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+ | !Treasurer||Mark||[[treasurer@bristolacappella.co.uk]] | ||
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+ | !Welfare||Vikki||[[welfare@bristolacappella.co.uk]] | ||
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+ | !Register||Vikki||[[register@bristolacappella.co.uk]] / 07492 882449 | ||
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+ | |Altos||Melody and Suewon | ||
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+ | |Tenors||Danny and Robin | ||
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+ | |Basses||Michael and Stuart | ||
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+ | ===== What do we do? ===== | ||
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+ | **Weekly rehearsals** (Tuesdays 7:30–10 pm): we rehearse all year round at Victoria Methodist Church, BS8 1NU, with a two-week break around Christmas. We understand you’ll need to miss a rehearsal sometimes, but please let the register contact know ASAP so we can plan ahead. | ||
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+ | **Coaching** (weekends, usually 4–6 days spaced throughout the year): we invite an external coach to help us improve our techniques and performance, | ||
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+ | **Competitions** (usually once a year on a weekend): we compete in a major contest every year, often at the British Association of Barbershop Singers convention. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be inspired by other singers and socialise as a chorus! | ||
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+ | **Gigs**: we perform at various types of events, from busking to private bookings, local occasions, or our own shows. | ||
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+ | **Socialising**: | ||
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+ | **Chorus members are encouraged to take part in as many of these activities as they can.** | ||
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+ | ===== How much does it cost? ===== | ||
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+ | Your **first two rehearsals are free**! Our standard rate is then **£# | ||
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+ | If you can’t make our weekly rehearsals but still want to join for coaching and competitions, | ||
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+ | ===== Joining ===== | ||
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+ | ==== First rehearsals ==== | ||
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+ | In your first week our membership team will take **contact details** from you including an email address so we can send information about joining (using the [[/signup]] form). | ||
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+ | Then, or in your second week, we’ll check your **vocal range** to suggest a voice section and ask you to **sing a line back** to someone from the music team. **You don’t have to read music to sing with us**, but we’ll lend you a copy during rehearsals until you can access the web site and either print your own or buy from our librarian. | ||
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+ | After this, we’ll make an account for you on our web site and ask you to virtually sign our **copyright agreement**; | ||
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+ | ==== Induction ==== | ||
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+ | We try to make our induction as natural as possible, so you have **two full calendar months to memorise a song** (singing along to our audio teach tracks helps) and sing it within the chorus, and a few lines in **quartet with other members**. In the next month we'll check you’re making progress on learning more of our repertoire and whether you're ready to join Bristol A Cappella. Your section leaders will walk you through the process at all stages to let you know what’s next. | ||
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+ | Once you’re through the process, you’ll become a full member of the chorus and we’ll present you with a certificate, | ||
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+ | ===== Learning songs ===== | ||
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+ | We learn around six to eight new songs each year. Although we work on the musicality of songs in rehearsal, **you’re expected to learn the notes in your own time** and put in some practice at home each week. We also have a repertoire of around 25 songs that will likely take a couple of years to learn, but you won't need to be able to sing these all to start with! | ||
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+ | ===== Special requirements ===== | ||
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+ | If you've got any **special requirements or medical conditions** that you think we should be aware of, please contact the [[welfare@bristolacappella.co.uk|welfare coordinator]] or [[membership@bristolacappella.co.uk|membership coordinator]] in confidence. They' | ||
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+ | ===== More information ===== | ||
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+ | There' | ||
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+ | **Weekly notices** are given in rehearsal, then emailed to members. | ||
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+ | ===== Have fun! ===== | ||
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+ | Our [[/ |