The Belles of Three Spires
Coventry based, a capella, barbershop group.
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 been temporarily cancelled due to the coronavirus, but are usually held on Wednesdays at 7pm at Willenhall Social Club
59 Members
We currently have 59 members
and new members are always welcome!
32 Years
32 years and still loving what we do every day
History
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.
Belles sing for Earth Hour
Earth Hour was on Saturday 27th March which is an initiative with the World Wildlife Fund WWF to acknowledge our dependence on electricity and to turn off lights for one hour. In conjunction with a local Women's Institute group (where one of our members is Vice...
New member in lockdown
We have a new member who has joined us during lockdown, even though the only way we can meet currently is through zoom rehearsals. Welcome Becky!
AGM 2021
Our outgoing Chair Liz Gascoigne stepped down after serving us well for four years and we welcomed our new Chair Sue Seddon.
Christmas Belles video
Christmas Belles is a celebration of the joyful season, from our Belles family and friends, and the singouts that usually take place in the lead up to Christmas. Sadly, due to COVID-19, these have not possible in 2020 so enjoy this compilation from previous years.
Bellatonix debut announcement
A new sub-group Bellatonix, formed in 2020 within the Belles of Three Spires, amidst the challenges of singing outdoors due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Here is their debut video.
Belles in Lockdown Video
Contact
The Belles of Three Spires are available for bookings and we are very open to new members! To book us for an event, or if you have any questions about joining us as a member, please don’t hesitate to get in touch using one of the methods below.
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Join Us at Rehearsal
Every Wednesday, 7pm
Our Location
Join us for Rehearsal, Wednesdays at 7pm
Willenhall Social Club
Robin Hood Rd
Coventry CV3 3B
United Kingdom