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Amersham a cappella 2016 gold medal winning performance labbs
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.
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- Amersham a cappella 2016 gold medal winning performance labbs
- Amersham a cappella
- History
- Accolades and Appearances
- References
As a competing barbershop chorus, Amersham A Cappella have been awarded several awards and accolades – some of their more recent include:
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.
Amersham a cappella
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.