BD1 LIVE GOES CHORAL - THE FINAL

Press Release

Friday, 29 January 2010

BD1 LIVE GOES CHORAL

With Bradford Theatres FIRST EVER Bradford District Schools Choir Competition

THE FINAL - SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY
WITH THE LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR
PRESENTED BY PULSE BREAKFAST DJ'S ALEX DUFFY AND BECKY HOLMES

 Schools from across the Bradford district have now competed in the preliminary heats of Bradford Theatres first ever schools choir competition and we have our six finalists. The four judges; Andrew Teague, Tom Leech, Chris McKelroy & Helen Richmond had a tough job but after much deliberation our six finalists are Allerton Primary, Ashland Primary - Ilkley, Clayton Primary, Keelham Primary, Thackley Primary & Sandal Primary - Baildon.

 "I think it's wonderful that this event has brought children from across Bradford together to celebrate music in this delightful venue. I wish all the competing schools the best of luck and I hope this is the first of many school choir competitions Bradford Theatres hosts."

Adam Renton, Bradford Theatres General Manager

The school choirs were judged on a number of different criteria including the contrast of their programme and the overall enjoyment of the performance. Allerton Primary performed 'Refuge' and 'Ha la - la la - layya', Ashland Primary performed 'Scarborough Fair' and 'Chattanooga Choo Choo', Clayton Primary performed 'Chariots Coming' and 'Can You Hear Me', Keelham Primary performed 'Whales - Swimming Free' and 'We Like Joyful Music', Thackley Primary performed 'Rock Around The Shops' and 'Back to School' and Sandal Primary performed 'Roller Ghoster' and 'A Different Beat'.

"The adjudicators were extremely impressed by the quality and standard of the singing of the schools heard. Congratulations especially to all the teachers and accompanists."

Andrew Teague Bradford Cathedral Choir

Saturday 6 February is the all-important final, hosted by Pulse Breakfast DJ's Alex Duffy and Becky Holmes. During the final, the six choirs will compete to win this prestigious new award, under the watchful eye of the judging panel which will include Bazil Meade, conductor with London Community Gospel Choir and also seen on BBC TV's Last Choir Standing. The winning choir gets the opportunity to perform the Take That hit Rule the World with the London Community Gospel Choir and courtesy of Factory St Studios (a local business) a day in a recording studio.

The audience will also be entertained by performances from local girl Julia Daramy Williams and of course The London Community Gospel Choir. LCGC is known for their up-tempo gospel flair, swing-beat, R'n'B, traditional and soulful arrangements, with their invigorating choreography and vocal gymnastics - LCGC is outstanding to watch!

Don't miss this delightful evening showcasing the vocal talents of youngsters from the district.

BD1 LIVE GOES CHORAL - THE FINAL on Saturday 6 February, 7pm.Tickets £5 concessions available
For more information visit bradford-theatres.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01274 432000
(booking fees apply)

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