Decibelles and Maelstrom will be raising money for the Blackburn branch of Samaritans.
Come and support them on Saturday 9th March.
Candelight concert with plenty of cake. Wrap up warm!
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Decibelles and Maelstrom will be raising money for the Blackburn branch of Samaritans.
Come and support them on Saturday 9th March.
Candelight concert with plenty of cake. Wrap up warm!
Come and join the main choir for a day of singing in support of Methodist Action North West. Our musical director Jeff Borradaile will be leading an afternoon workshop which is open to anyone who wants to have a fun day and willing to 'have a go'. The choir will then be performing an evening concert, joined by the workshop singers to show the fruits of their afternoon.
Workshop 2.15 - 5.30pm. Concert starts at 7.30pm.
Workshop and concert costs £12. Concert only £8. Please book using this form.
Our Christmas concert takes place on Wednesday 19th December at Holy Trinity Church. A rare opportunity to see all 4 of our choirs performing on the same night. We will also joined by the Accrington Pipe Band. What better way to head into Christmas?
Grab your blankets and santa hats for a fantastic night of singing!
Members of Blackburn People Choir plus four friends from Ordsall Acapella Singers were honoured to take part in this years Prague Advent festival. Choirs from Austria, Finland, Germany, Portugal & Switzerland participated.
The programme over the weekend of the 30/11- 2/12 included two concerts held at St Nicholas Church and St Martin in the Wall church both to be found in the iconic Old Town. We also had busking opportunities on Charles Bridge, Wenceslas square Christmas markets to name but a few..Plus we participated in an advent mass at Wenceslas Church Zderas a particularly cold church populated with warm welcoming ...
Fancy a chance to dress up and wear something other than black and red, come along to the annual BPC Christmas Party!
This year 62 members and guests are participating at the event hosted by Foxfields Country Hotel, Langho, BB7 9HY Wednesday 12 December at 7.30 for an 8.00 start good food, great company guaranteed!
Last Saturday evening, members of Decibelles were treated to a fabulous evening of singing.
A joint concert, showcasing the hard work and joy of singing, was arranged by Kath from Gathered Voices.
Six choirs took part, singing a wide variety of music and styles.
Decibelles performed four songs from their repertoire to much applause.
As usual we had a great time singing led by Jeff.
It was a wonderful evening with great cakes too!
Thank you to everyone for taking part and to all our supporters.
Roll on next year.
Margaret
Decibelles and Maelstrom to attend Hazel Grove Musical Festival, Hazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley St, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4JQ.
Maelstrom warm-up 11.15 – 11.35, perform 11.40 am
Decibelles warm-up 12.50 – 1.20, perform 2.00 pm
BPC at Burnley Festival, Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley BB10 1JD. Meet 6.15 pm for 7.00 pm start.
In support of the Samaritans, concert for Maelstrom and Decibelles at Holy Trinity, Mount Pleasant, Blackburn BB1 5BN, 7.30 pm, meet 6.15 pm. FREE of charge, donations requested.
Maelstrom rehearsal starts late at 7.30 pm
Vocalise to sing at the Sing Together concert in King George’s Hall, 5.00 pm start
BPC charity fundraising concert for NW Air Ambulance and others, Padiham Unitarian Chapel, Church St, Padiham BB12 8JH.
Meet 6.45 pm for 7.30 pm start
THIS IS A CHANGE OF DATE FROM 23 MAR-19
Decibelles rehearsal starts late at 7.30 pm
Last Vocalise before Easter break
No Vocalise – Easter break. BPC rehearsal as usual
BPC to attend Eskdale Festival of the Arts, Pavilion Theatre, West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3EN.
Afternoon and evening, performing in classes starting at 2.45 and 6.30 pm.
No Decibelles rehearsal - Easter break
No BPC or Vocalise rehearsals - Easter break
No Maelstrom rehearsal - Easter break
Return of Vocalise after Easter break
BPC concert at St Silas’s Church, Preston New Rd, Blackburn BB2 6PS, 7.30 pm
Maelstrom will attend the Male Voice Choral Festival, Cornwall
Concert at St Michael and All Angels church, Beetham. Details to follow.
Trip to Aviles, Spain
THIS HAS BEEN POSTPONED - FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW
No Vocalise rehearsal - half term holiday
Wedding at St Peter’s Church, Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ, starts at 1.00 pm, meet 12.00.
A community choir based in Blackburn, Lancashire. We welcome anyone who simply enjoys singing.
We are an enthusiastic group of around 95 members of all ages. Under the leadership of our inspirational musical director, Jeff Borradaile, we sing an exciting range of songs, all a cappella. No audition! We perform to a high standard at events throughout the year, and welcome experienced singers to become involved and encourage those who may be new to choral singing.
We meet every Thursday, 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm.
Wesley Hall Central Methodist Church
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LQ