Come & Sing!
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 to Wed, 16 Jul 2025
A1 Acappella was thrilled to hold it's first Come And Sing course!
Men of all ages were invited to try their hand at singing 4 part close harmony in the barbershop style with the members of A1 Acappella.
We learnt two songs together over four weeks and performed them at a charity concert where we raised over £450 for Prostate Cancer UK.
We had a great response with sixteen people joinging us for the course, ten of whom participated in the concert, and many enjoyed it so much that thay have decided to stay with us!
Look out for the next opportunity in 2026!
Joint Concert with Military Wives and Rock Choir!
Tue, 29 Oct 2024
A1 Acappella were thrilled to have their inaugural performace at the West Road Theatre, Cambridge. We were part of a concert that also included Rock Choir and Military Wives Choir. We were very well receved by the large audience!
North Northamptonshire Music Festival
Sat, 8 Jun 2024
Ouse Valley Chorus were thrilled to compete in the North Northamptonshire Festival of Music for the first time. We participated in two categories, singing "Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" from The Lion King, and "Do You Hear The People Sing?" from Les Miserable in the Show Songs class, and "Chances Are" and "Come What May" in the Male Barcbershop Chorus class. We were very pleased to win the Barbershop class!
BABS Convention 2024
Fri, 24 May 2024 to Mon, 27 May 2024
Once again Ouse Valley Chorus attended the BABS Convention in Harrogate. This was a special one to celebrate the 50th anniversary of BABS. We sang "All Of Me" and "I Won't Send Roses" from the Broadway hit "Mack and Mabel".
Performance
Oundle Festival of Music and Drama
Sat, 23 Mar 2024
Ouse Valley Chorus were once again thrilled to be performing at the Oundle Festval of Music and Drama. This year, in addition to competing in the Close Harmony category (where we sang "All Of Me" and "I'm A Believer"), we also sang in the Show Tunes category with "Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" and "Do You Hear The People Sing?"
Charity Pub Singout
Wed, 20 Dec 2023
We had great fun touring the pubs of Huntingdon for the first time post-lockdown. It was really great fun to sing wear silly hats, and of course, have a few beers too (well, it would be rude not to!). We raised over £300 for Prostate Cancer!
Thank you to all who saw us and donated so generously, and special thanks to all our hosts; George Hotel, Falcon Tavern, Olmo Lounge, Thee Tunn, Samuel Pepys, and Bridge Hotel.
Thank you to all who saw us and donated so generously, and special thanks to all our hosts; George Hotel, Falcon Tavern, Olmo Lounge, Thee Tunn, Samuel Pepys, and Bridge Hotel.
BABS Convention 2023
Fri, 26 May 2023 to Mon, 29 May 2023
Ouse Valley Chorus were once again thrilled to compete at the BABS convention 2023. We performed "Chances Are" and "Come What May" and came a very respectable 8th out of 28 competing choruses with a score of 67.9%. After winning Division 3 in 2019 we were very excited to win Division 2 this year!
Performance
Oundle Festival of Music and Drama
Sat, 1 Apr 2023
Once again Ouse Valley Chorus were excited to compete at Festival of Music and Drama. With a score of 86% ("commended") we retained the Harmony Shield for a second year!
BABS Convention 2022
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 to Sun, 1 May 2022
Ouse Valley Chorus were excited to perform once again at the BABS Convention after a two-year hiatus. With our new Directors, Nickie and Ian, we sang "You Make Me Feel So Young" and "Come What May" from Moulin Rouge. We were thrilled to receive our highest ever score and ranking!
Performance
Oundle Festival of Music and Drama
Sat, 2 Apr 2022
Ouse Valley Chorus were delighted to be able to participate in the Oundle Festival of Music and Drama once again. We sang our convention package of "You Make Me Feel So Young" and "Come What May". We received glowing feedback from the adjudicator, Paul Davies, and walked away with the Classic Harmony Trophy. We haven't had our hands on that for some time!
Black Cat Festival of Barbershop
Sat, 12 Mar 2022
Ouse Valley Chorus were delighted to be invited to the first Festival of Barcbershop hosted by Black Cat Harmony. We sang our 2022 Convention songs, "Come What May" and "You Make Me Feel So Young", as well as the toe-tapping "Marry You" by Bruno Mars. We were joined by Welwyn Harmony, Hereward Harmony, MK Acapella and enjoyed a special guest appearance from Pheonix!
Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts
Sat, 5 Mar 2022
Ouse Valley Chorus were very pleased to perform at the Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts. We sang "You Make Me Feel So Young" and "Come What May". The adjudicator praised us for our warm, rich sound and for our level of engagement. We were very proud to win a distinction!
Ramsey Rotary Singout
Sat, 7 Mar 2020
Ouse Valley Chorus had the honour of once again supporting the Rotary Voices and a number of upcoming musicians at a concert organised by the Rotary Club. We were well received and proved a popular act with the sell-out crowd.
Press Coverage
Press Coverage
Hare On The Green Festive Sing Song
Wed, 11 Dec 2019
A fantastic evening entertaining the punters at Hare On The Green after their Christmas Pub Quiz. We sang a number of festive favourites before retiring to the bar to further entertain our generous hosts.
Ramsey Arts Festival 2019
Sat, 20 Jul 2019
Ouse Valley Chorus were thrilled to be alongside the Brampton and Wyton Military Wives choir in a double-bill concert for the Ramsey Arts Festival. The concert was to raise money for local charities.
Houghton Church Fundraiser
Sun, 2 Jun 2019
Ouse Valley Chorus suported the Brampton and Wyton Military Wives Choir at a matinee show in aid of church funds.
BABS Convention 2019
Sat, 25 May 2019
Ouse Valley Chorus competed at the 2019 BABS National Convention. We sang "Where Is Love?" from Lional Bart's Oliver!, and "You Make Me Feel So Young". We were delighted to become Division Three champions and gained promotion to Division Two. Roll on 2020!
Performance
Oundle Festival of Music and Drama 2019
Sat, 6 Apr 2019
Ouse Valley Chorus competed at the 2019 Oundle Festival of Music and Drama. We sang "Where Is Love?" from Lional Bart's Oliver!, and "You Make Me Feel So Young". We were thrilled to come second in our category, one of our baritones was especially thrilled!
Rotary "Summer Fun" Concert
Fri, 15 Jun 2018
Ouse Valley Chorus were excited to be supporting the Rotary Voices Choir at their "Summer Fun" concert in aid of local charities.
BABS Convention 2018
Sat, 26 May 2018
Ouse Valley Chorus competed at the 2018 BABS Convention. We sang "Chances Are" by Johnny Matthis and "Gee, I'm Glad It's Raining" from Disney's film "Earnest Goes To Camp".
Rotary Sing for Spring! 2018 Charity Gala
Fri, 13 Apr 2018
Ouse Valley Chorus were thrilled to be on the bill for the Rotary Club's "Sing For Spring!" charity gala concert. We were part of a varied line up raising money for the Dreamdrops childrens' charity.
https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/rotary-club-causes-a-right-song-and-dance-for-charity-1-5515302
https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/rotary-club-causes-a-right-song-and-dance-for-charity-1-5515302
Oundle Festival of Music and Drama 2018
Sun, 25 Mar 2018
Ouse Valley Chorus competed at the 2018 Oudle Festivial of Music and Drama.
Peterborough Music Festival 2018
Sat, 17 Mar 2018
Ouse Valley Choruse competed at the 2018 Peterborough Music Festival.
Rotary St Ives Concert
Fri, 11 Aug 2017
Ouse Valley Chorus were proud to be part of a varied concert organised by the Rotary Club to raise money for local charities.
https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/rotary-club-s-fundraising-concert-hits-all-the-right-notes-1-5148725
https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/rotary-club-s-fundraising-concert-hits-all-the-right-notes-1-5148725
BABS Convention 2017
Sat, 27 May 2017
Ouse Valley Chorus competed at the 2017 BABS convention where we sang "Eight Days A Week" by The Beetles, and "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis. We improved on last year's score and ditched those waistcoats!
Performance
BABS Convention 2016
Sat, 28 May 2016
Ouse Valley Chorus competed at the 2014 BABS Convention where we sang "Paper Moon" and "If I Didn't Have You".
Performance
Choral Voices
Sat, 14 Nov 2015
Ouse Valley Chorus had the pleasure of performing with Pheonix Ladies', Tapestry Singers, and the Brampton and Wyton Military Wives Choir at a fundraising gala evening in aid of Huntingdon Community Radio.
BABS Convention 2014
Sat, 24 May 2014
Ouse Valley Chorus competed at the 2014 BABS Convention where we sang "Paper Moon" and "You Don't Know Me".
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