Jubilate choir east dorset

The Jubilate choir name is pronounced: 'Joo-bil-a-tay'. Just in case there's any doubt?

We are a friendly a cappella choir singing 4 part harmony (soprano, alto, tenor, bass). New singers are most welcome, no audition required, neither is it necessary to be able to read music, though of course it helps. Previous experience of singing in a choir not required.   We aim for an interesting varied mix of music from 'True Colours', made famous by Cindy Lauper (1986) to 'Wilt Thou Unkind' by John Dowland (1597) and almost everything in between.    At Christmas we keep alive the Dorset tradition of West Gallery Carols, similar words to the well known standards but with rousing, rustic tunes that Thomas Hardy loved and championed from his youth.    Our current repertoire also includes songs such as: 'Over the Rainbow', 'My Girl', Cole Porter's 'Let's Do It', 'Loch Lomond', 'Java Jive', American spirituals and English seasonal folk songs. Founded in 1994 by a group of friends sharing a love of music. We currently meet...

Here we are at our last charity concert at the beautiful Wimborne St Giles Church just before Christmas, caught in the midst of taking a bow!

Cafe at the Allendale, Brunny Folk Club, yesterday (9 Dec.) – Rousing renditions of West Gallery carols sung with hearty enthusiasm by our full Jubilate choir. Well received by the packed audience, and a nice fit with the folk Christmas themed music of the other excellent performers.

Last night we sang at Blandford Yuletide Festival in the Town Museum and later at the Parish Church in the town centre. The weather was diabolical but we all arrived safely, dried out and then enjoyed a good sing to improve the spirits. The result was a lovely start to the festive season, well received by the 'discerning', very complimentary audience who'd likewise braved the storm.