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
Big neighbourhood celebrations will be taking place all over the borough in June as part of an exciting national project.
This summer, on June 16 to 18, the biggest neighbourhood celebrations since the Jubilee street parties are being organised. It’s called The Great Get Together and everyone in Blackburn and Darwen can be a part of it.
The events are inviting people to get together with their neighbours to share food and celebrate all that we hold in common. It ...
Following a successful visit to Cyprus last month, the choir have made the press. Read the article here.
Saturday 27 May sees 41 choir members mainly from BPC but with some friends from Ordsall acapella, flying out to Ecran in Northern Cyprus where a coach will be waiting to whisk us off to Kyrenia. This will be our base for a week filled with singing and merriment.
Gwen Sangster has arranged a full itinerary so we won't just be giving the local Kyrenians the benefit of our choral delights but those of Famagusta,Salamis home to an ancient amphitheatre and Bellapais to name but a few. Some of us are off for an overnight stay in Karpaz the pan handle ...
Garden party at Jeff’s house, Jacob’s Join, open to all including friends and family.
Bring food and drink, 2.00 pm – about 6.00 pm. Details to follow.
Concert for BPC, Decibelles, Maelstrom and Vocalise, 7.30 pm, Holy Trinity Church, Mount Pleasant, Blackburn BB1 5BN.
Meet 6.30 or earlier.
Last rehearsal before summer break
No Monday rehearsal
details to follow
Return after summer break
Support for the Honour Choir at Blackburn Heritage Weekend’s First World War Commemoration Concert, Holy Trinity Church, Mount Pleasant, Blackburn BB1 5BN.
Meet 5.45 pm (Honour members), 6.45 pm (BPC members), concert starts 7.30 pm
Christmas music joint workshop for all Jeff’s choirs, 10.00 am – 3.30 pm Wesley Hall, Feilden St, Blackburn BB2 1 LQ. There will be a £5 charge to cover costs.
Trip to Vienna for the Advent Choral Festival
Christmas dinner, Samlesbury Hall
Christmas concert at Holy Trinity Church, Mount Pleasant, Blackburn BB1 5BN, 7.30 pm
Involvement in the launch of the first Clitheroe Festival of Choirs,
details to be confirmed.
Wedding at St Peter and St Paul, Rishton. To be confirmed by May 2018
Trip to Braunau-am-Inn, Austria
