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

Enter the visitors centre at Fountains Abbey after sunset wind your way down the twisted path through the  trees, catch a glimpse of a hooded monk and hear the  haunting sound of Vespers hovering over the spectacle of the statuesque ruin. This was the experience members of BPC enjoyed on Saturday 6 October as we joined Ordsall Acapella singers to take part in Fountains by Floodlight held on weekends from 6 October through to 3 November, with a different choir performing each night. 

We regailed a packed audience with an hours performance full of seasoned favourites like  I’ve Got Rythm, Here Comes The Sun, Say a little Prayer and ...

A great opportunity to spend a day exploring choral repertoire and singing technique with like-minded singers in a convivial atmosphere.
We will be working on Elgar’s moving and passionate work 'The Music Makers' led by our Music Director Tom Newall.

Fees: £17 per adult, £10 u/19s and students in full-time education
Music is available to hire (£2 payable in advance).

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Before you know it, summer has gone and September is here.  Yes, BPC is back with a bang!

After a 4 week break our choral director Jeff Borradaile is ensuring that we make up for any slacking over the summer.  We have some exciting concerts planned, the first of which is a joint concert with Ordsall Acapella Singers at Fountains Abbey in Ripon.  

We're off to Austria in October and to the Advent Festival in Prague in December, all before the Christmas chaos starts in earnest.

If you like to sing and have fun, come and see what we're all about ...

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On one of the hottest nights of the summer our Summer Concert was a sizzler!

Singing to a full house all four choirs gave confident competent performances to a rapt audience. Starting with Maelstrom who crooned and musically caressed the audience into the evening, confidently showcasing a wide range of tempo and styles. Followed by Decibelles whose performance out shone their sparkly outfits  The Rose and Yellow Leaves were particular highlights in a very polished performance.  Next up Vocalise the ever growing Youth choir who never fail to win the hearts of the audience. Ably lead by their sensational conductor Mathew Thomas and accompanied  by ...

On hot sunny Saturday evening, Decibelles and Gathered Voices were invited to sing in the wonderful church at Barnacre, near Garstang. Decibelles, in stunning sparkly outfits, sang part of their growing repertoire with great confidence, including two newer songs, Yellow Leaves and The Rose. The audience gave them huge applause appreciating the musical skills.

Gathered Voices from Preston and Morecambe performed their set with huge enthusiasm and enjoyment to the packed church again to huge applause.

The concert finished with all the singers joining together to sing songs common to all the singers.

The choirs were invited to share the ...

Visit of Dan’s Grand Choir, from Clitheroe, to the rehearsal.

Trip to Prague. Dan Adams will conduct the rehearsal.

Wedding at St Helen’s Church, Waddington, near Clitheroe BB7 3HS.  Meet 12.00 for singing start at 12.30, wedding at 1.00 pm.

Directions from Wesley Hall

Vocalise involved with the cathedral Christmas Spectacular, 7.00 pm

Christmas dinner, Foxfields, Langho

Last rehearsal for Vocalise before Christmas break

Christmas events in Blackburn – market 2.30 – 3.00 pm; King William St. 3.30 – 4.00 pm.

Decibelles to sing at the Grand Choir Christmas concert, Grand Theatre, Clitheroe. Details to follow.

Christmas concert In Holy Trinity church, Mount Pleasant, Blackburn, 7.30 pm. BPC, Maelstrom, Decibelles, Vocalise, members of Accrington Pipe Band.  Donations on the door and for refreshments.

Lancashire Sings Christmas (small group only) 7.00 – 8.00 pm, rehearsal 5.30 pm Radio Lancashire.

Last rehearsal for BPC before Christmas break

Last rehearsal for BPC before Christmas break

Christmas events in Darwen – market 1.00 – 1.30 pm; School St 2.00 – 2.30 pm

Return of Decibelles after Christmas break

Return of Vocalise and BPC after Christmas break

Abbot Hall Hotel, Kents Bank,Grange-over-Sands, residential weekend

BPC afternoon workshop and evening concert to support Methodist Action North West, Fulwood Methodist Church, 2 Watling Street Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8EA.

Directions from Wesley Hall

No Vocalise - half term holiday

Concert for Maelstrom and Decibelles at Holy Trinity, 7.30 pm, in support of the Samaritans. To be confirmed.

BPC concert Padiham Unitarian Chapel, Church St, Padiham BB12 8JH, 7.30 pm

Directions from Wesley Hall

Last Vocalise before Easter break