Amersham A Cappella

Amersham A Cappella is a ladies' barbershop chorus affiliated with LABBS (The Ladies' Association of British Barbershop Singers). The chorus is based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

As a competing barbershop chorus, Amersham A Cappella have been awarded several awards and accolades – some of their more recent include:

  • 2nd place at the 2014 LABBS Chorus Contest[1] and
  • 2nd place at the 2013 LABBS Chorus Contest[2] and
  • 5th place at the 2013 European Barbershop Convention, in Veldhoven, The Netherlands,[3]
  • 2nd place at the 2012 LABBS Chorus Contest[4] and
  • 1st place at the 2012 Majestic Choir of the Year[5] competition.

The chorus has just under 60 members, from all walks of life, who live in or around Buckinghamshire. The chorus invests considerable time and effort working to support their local community, in particular by supporting charitable endeavours wherever possible.

History

The chorus was formed in January 1982 by Ian Stone – a member of the local men's barbershop group, initially as the "wives and girlfriends" of that chorus. The group was called Chiltern Harmony, and under Ian Stone's direction, became members of LABBS (The Ladies' Association of British Barbershop Singers) later that year. Over the next few years the chorus grew in number and won a number of accolades as chorus directorship was passed from Ian Stone to Wendy Searle to Gay McBride, and is currently directed by Helen Lappert.

In 2007, to match the young, dynamic vibe of the chorus, the group changed its name to Amersham A Cappella, the name by which the chorus is known today.

Accolades and Appearances

The accolades won by the chorus are numerous: two gold medals at LABBS (1995 and 2010), a silver and bronze medal, and a number of independently adjudicated choral competitions, to include the 2010 Good Housekeeping Choir of The Year.

The chorus performed their version of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot on the pitch in May 2012 at Twickenham Stadium For the England Rugby team vs. Barbarians 2012 Mid Year Test.

In November 2012, Amersham A Cappella supported the Innocent Drinks Big Knit campaign by writing and recording a viral for their site.[6]

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Convention 2014 Chorus Finals" (PDF). Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Convention 2013 Chorus Finals" (PDF). Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  3. ↑ "European Chorus Contest (EUR Female Stream) – Veldhoven: 2013" (PDF). Ladies Association of Dutch Barbershop Singers. 16 March 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  4. ↑ "Convention 2012 Chorus Finals". Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers. 27 October 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  5. ↑ "Open Choir Festival 2013". Majestic Tours. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  6. ↑ "Innocent Drinks – A Song for the Big Knit". Innocent Drinks. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
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