Barnes Community Choir is a lively and welcoming group for singers of all ages and backgrounds.
WHAT WE DO
We meet on Thursday evenings and sing a bit of everything…
pop songs, jazz, folk, gospel, sacred music, and musical theatre!
New members are always very welcome and you can try us out for free.
Find out more here.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW TO GET A FLAVOUR OF THE CHOIR…
Fun, Friendship and Singing with Barnes Community Choir
MORE THAN JUST SINGING…
We’re a friendly bunch! Here’s what Barnes Community Choir means to our members in three words.
LISTEN TO OUR ORIGINAL SONG - ‘I Know You Different’
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Barnes Community Choir in 2021, we commissioned our very own song, with words by Adey Grummet, music by Chris Ash, musical direction by Joe Bunker and audio/video editing by Mark Newnham and Tom Connor for Singing Cactus. Inspired by the words of choir members, who continued to meet virtually during the pandemic, it reflects how being part of the choir has helped keep us connected - even though we couldn’t meet in person.
ABOUT BCC
Barnes Community Choir was founded in 2011, with the goal of offering fun and high-quality musical opportunities to absolutely anyone who wanted to join, with no auditions required.
We sing contemporary choral works, pop, jazz, gospel and musical theatre, all of which are learnt without sheet music, so no sight-reading ability is necessary! We perform each term in and around Barnes - in churches, pubs, community spaces and even street corners - as well as in other venues throughout London. Previous events have included performances at the Young Vic, the South Bank Centre, the Tate Modern, and The Rose Theatre Kingston.
Our musical director is Joe Bunker, and our musical team is completed by accompanists, instrumentalists, and guest conductors including West End singers and musical directors.
Image credit: Cameron Slater Photography