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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
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.
Performances at the 3rd Festival of Making:
1) 2.00 pm Cathedral Square Pagoda (old Boulevard) meet 1.30 pm
2) 3.45 pm King William St (opposite M&S) meet 3.30 pm
3) 4.45 pm Cathedral Square Pagoda again, meet 4.30 pm
Wedding at St Michael’s church, Forest of Bowland, Whitewell BB7 3AT, 2.30 pm arrive 1.30 pm
Garden party at Chris Fossard’s house
Last rehearsal for BPC before summer break
Return of BPC
Christmas Music Workshop – open to all Jeff’s choirs.
Witton City Learning Centre, Buncer Lane, Blackburn BB2 6TD, 9.30 am – 3.30pm. This is not the school, use the bottom gate.
BPC to attend the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs
Trip to the Barcelona Advent Singing festival.
Christmas dinner- Foxfields, Langho.
Christmas concert at Holy Souls RC church, Whalley New Rd, Blackburn
Last rehearsal for BPC before Christmas
Possible wedding booking, St Peter’s, Stonyhurst, 12.20 pm. To be confirmed Oct-19
Return of BPC after Christmas
Retro Workshop – Singing Old Songs: for all Jeff’s choirs, 10.00 am – 3.30 pm, Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury, PR5 0AG.
Tickets at rehearsals, price to be confirmed
Residential weekend, Prince of Wales Hotel, Lord St, Southport PR8 1JS.
Maelstrom and Decibelles to sing at St Cuthbert’s church, Earnsdale Rd, Darwen BB3 1QJ. Details to follow.
National Association of Choirs centenary conference concert, King George’s Hall, with Rossendale and Nelson choirs and Blackburn and Darwen brass band. All details to be confirmed
Involvement in Civic Sunday, Cathedral. Details to follow.
Possible visit of Da Capo Non Fine choir from Braunau am Inn, Austria
Involvement in the Clitheroe Festival of Choirs
