The Belles of Three Spires was founded in 1989 and performed at their first convention in 1995.

Lucy Guess has been our current musical director since 2012. With Lucy at the helm, the chorus won awards for Most Improved Chorus and Most Improved Director at LABBS in 2013 and 2017. In 2017 they scored their highest competition score with 72.9% and a placing of 9th in the UK! In 2019, the chorus celebrated their Pearl 30th anniversary with a Pearl Ball. Our plans for June 2020 were to perform at Disney in California and attend BHS International Convention in Los Angeles. Sadly, these events were cancelled due to the coronavirus.

We welcome singers of any experience level. Members do not need any previous experience or the ability to read music. Being a Belle is all about finding your voice!

Our rehearsals have a new venue now at Whitley Academy. We meet on Wednesdays at 7pm. If you are interested in joining us, please contact our MD (details below) before attending your first rehearsal.

 

Timeline:

1989 – Founded by Michael Brough who was at that time MD of the Sounds of Three Spires Men’s Barbershop Chorus. His partner Cherry Hartshorn thought they could match the men, and she started with with six friends and later became MD once a few more members had joined.

1994 – The chorus joined LABBS and formed the Coventry Ladies Barbershop Harmony Club.

1995 – Performed at their first Convention at Brighton.

2000 – David Morehen became MD.

2003 – Paula Williams was invited to be MD. The Belles moved from 15th place to 4th place in the national competition.

2008 – Timm Barkworth became MD.

2009 – Winners of the Majestic Choir Festival in Torquay.

2011 – Placed 5th at the LABBS Convention in Harrogate.

2012 – Assistant MD Lucy Guess (Edmonds) became acting MD. Sang at Coventry Cathedral to welcome the Olympic Torch and also at Paralympics.

2013 – Appointment of Lucy as permanent MD. Awarded The Most Improved Chorus and Most Improved Director at LABBS Convention.

2014 –  25th Silver Anniversary.

2015 – Increased score for third year running to 72.3% and increased ranking to 7th place at the LABBS Convention.

 2017 – Highest ever competition score of 72.9% and a placing of 9th in the UK, awarded The Most Improved Chorus and Most Improved Director at LABBS Convention.

2019 –  30th Pearl Anniversary.