Bishop's Stortford Community Choir
Make new friends, find a new hobby & be part of a real community when you sing with our Bishop's Stortford choir. Help us raise £1 million for charity while singing your heart out! We have lots of unique events to raise money for charity where you can sing on stage, make viral videos, put a wig on, dress in costumes and have loads of fun. No audition needed!
"Everyone is really friendly the choirmaster is amazing and learning to sing brilliant songs - best bit will be fundraising for some excellent causes"
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- Denise Lagdon
No previous musical experience needed
If you’ve never sung before or played any instruments, don’t worry! We can teach you how to sing with our professional, trained musicians. We’ll make sure you improve your singing while enjoying yourself every week.
We know it can be scary to sing in front of people so that’s why we’ll never make you sing on your own. You’ll always sing in groups, with friendly people supporting you.
Escape your day-to-day
With increasing loneliness and anxiety, you can find a safe space to be yourself & connect with others at our choir. Get support from like-minded people who genuinely care about you and find yourself again.
"Great collaboration of like-minded people who enjoy singing and it’s a place to have fun forget your troubles and share the joy of music - but in particular the choir host who is very talented and engaging and super funny!"
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- Christine Clarke
Total raised for charity:
£154,734.85
About the Bishop's Stortford choir group
The Bishop's Stortford Choir is just one year old! The choir has accomplished so much already! We've learned a variety of songs and raised a significant amount of money for charity. Not only that, but we've also formed new friendships and connections within our choir family. We're excited to welcome new members and continue making beautiful music together.
"I’d recommend everything... sharing our love of music with each other, making new friends and feeling part of something rather special. Raising money is always a great thing to do, too"
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- Barbara Holloway
A message from your choir leader
My name is Josh Gernon and I am the Buskerteers Choir Leader for Bishop's Stortford, Great Dunmow, Harlow and Saffron Walden.
I've been a professional musician for many years. I've travelled all over the world performing at many different shows, corporate events and weddings.
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I'm very excited to welcome you into our choir and to take you on an amazing musical journey. We'll be learning songs and performing on stage together, and trying to raise as much money for charity as we can with our busking and performing.
I can't wait to meet you! Have a listen to my performance in the meantime.
Josh Gernon
Choir Leader
Why join our amazing choir?
If you love to sing, you’ll love Buskerteers Choir!
Join in with the fun and begin your exciting journey of building new friendships, experiencing unique events and improving your general well-being by taking part in a healthy and active hobby.
Anyone can join our community choir. We’re an open and friendly space that welcomes everyone from all walks of life. When you come to our sessions you’ll:
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Have great fun
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Sing great songs
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Make new friends
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Build your confidence
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Raise money for charity
Pride of Britain awards
Founder and Director of the Buskerteers Choir, Andrew Small, was nominated for a Pride of Britain Award 2021 for fundraising.
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ITV News attended our local choir rehearsal to find out more about the Buskerteers.
"I joined Buskerteers Choir for a confidence boost, to meet new people and to give myself something to do of an evening for 'me' time. Best decision I've made in a very long time."
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-Paula Harrison