TOGETHER IN HARMONY
There are many great reasons a singer would want to join The Bristol Mix, from top-quality singing and competition-level recognition, but without the heavy weekly rehearsal burden, all within a welcoming, ambitious community. This is an ideal choir for any genre of singer and really helps balance your busy work and family life with the love of singing at a high level. If you'd like to know more please read on then contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
Sing smarter, not harder — Challenge your voice, find your community.
🎶 Musical Growth & Excellence
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Auditioned entry means you’ll be surrounded by high-level singers, which raises your own standard.
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Working under an experienced Musical Director (Linda Corcoran) provides expert guidance.
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Opportunity to perform a varied repertoire (all a cappella, classical, contemporary, barbershop, pop), keeping things musically fresh.
🏆 Recognition & Achievement
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We are award-winning (UK Mixed Chorus Gold 2022) — so you’re part of something proven and respected.
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Opportunities to perform at many varied events, not just local gigs.
🤝 Community & Inclusivity
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A culture of friendship, respect, and inclusivity, so you get both challenge and support.
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A mixed-voice group (men & women together) makes the sound and social side richer than many single-gender choirs.
🕒 Manageable Commitment
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Rehearsals are infrequent but intensive (about 6-8 full days a year + some evenings).
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This makes it easier for busy people to balance choir life with work and family, while still performing at a high level.
🌟 Performance Experience
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Wide range of performance opportunities: concerts, competitions, festivals.
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Singing for enthusiastic audiences while delivering polished, professional-level shows.
💡 Personal Fulfilment
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Chance to be part of one of the premier a cappella ensembles in the South West.
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Our mission is not only about excellence but also fun and joy in singing, so rehearsals and performances feel rewarding.
🎓 Learning & Support
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Expert coaching from a highly skilled musical director and visiting coaches helps every singer improve.
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Teach tracks provided for all repertoire — so you can learn confidently at home.
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Music reading not essential — singers of all backgrounds can thrive with the learning resources available.
More Information:
We currently have about 45-50 members - we have no limit on quantity, just quality. We like to have fun in an inclusive, diverse, relaxed and fun environment.
With a chorus that meets infrequently there is strong sense of personal responsibility to learning and a commitment towards attendance:
1) Rehearsals - 6 to 8 per year normally all day (10-4) on a Saturday or Sunday. There might also be an occasional midweek rehearsal. Our primary base is currently Fonthill Primary School, Ascot Road, Southmead, Bristol.
2) Personal rehearsal time - as much as you like in your own time. This is important time as we do like people to come to rehearsal music down and knowing the notes. It means we can concentrate on refining the sound & performance, rather than learning notes. And this allows us to make the most of our rehearsal time.
3) Shows & convention - we like to attend various competitions in order to measure our standard. These may include music festivals and even the BABS convention (in May) in some years. We would look to be on stage possibly 2 or 3 times over the rest of the year. Whether you currently sing in another chorus or not, we feel that TBM is for you. This chorus is about high quality singing at times that suit you. It can help supplement what you already have elsewhere or it can give you the chorus you need which your busy life sometimes prevents you from having.
4) Repertoire - we're always building on this, expanding our repertoire all the time.
5) We run an audition process which requires two elements to be completed and passed by you - a written application form and a voice singing recording:
- The application form is straightforward and not only gathers some basic personal details but, as we are a Bristol based chorus, we are keen for all members to have a strong link to Bristol and the surrounding areas (be that family singing with TBM or you living/working in Bristol or you singing with another Bristol based chorus, or living within the radius of Cheltenham, Bath, Taunton, Cardiff, Gloucester etc) and therefore the form simply summarises your connection and ensures we retain the Bristol identity.
- The voice recording will be one you do in your own time to one of our current repertoire songs and will be assessed in detail by our Musical Director. Full details will be sent to you. In our mixed chorus if you do decide to audition our MD can help you with choosing the best voice part for you if you are unsure.
This is a great time to join TBM. People are on a high and keen to push the chorus forward to even greater heights.
The Bristol Mix is where great singing meets great people.
If you’re ready to challenge yourself, grow your skills, and share unforgettable music with others — we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and add your voice to the mix. Just like these lovely new members have done in the last year.
If you would like to become a part of this dynamic and dedicated choir, please contact Andy Balchin: or Ali Jack: to begin the audition process. We'd love to have you join us.
