Amersham A Cappella

Amersham A Cappella, previously known as Chiltern Harmony, is a highly successful, ladies chorus with a long history of excellence. We have over 50 members from all walks of life, diverse careers and backgrounds – but united in an enjoyment of music making. Our wide repertoire extends from traditional barbershop style songs, classic & contemporary ballads and show-stoppers through to up-beat jazzy and popular numbers.

As our name suggests, we are based in Amersham and our members travel from Bucks, Beds and Herts to our weekly Tuesday rehearsal.

The original chorus was formed in 1982 by wives and girlfriends of a local men’s choir who decided they’d like to explore a cappella singing. Ever since those early days, whether performing or rehearsing, our primary objectives are to make beautiful harmonious music and most importantly…to have great fun!

2011 was a great year for us!! After winning the Good Housekeeping Choir of the Year beating over 70 choirs from around the UK and the Gold Medal at the LABBS National Convention 2010, we were kept very busy.  We were invited to appear on the shows at the Holland Harmony Convention in March, and on the BABS Show at the UK men’s Convention in May.  In the summer, we were filmed by the Gadget Geeks due to be screened on Sky 1 , then back to Harrogate in October for the LABBS convention to sing on the show as outgoing Gold Medallists.  Christmas was very busy with bookings at Claridges, Weddings, Business Christmas lunches and carols galore. Phew!  We are looking forward to 2012 and continuing to spread the love of singing in close harmony.  Hear us

If you would like to book us – please do! We would be delighted to hear from you and can tailor the size of the group to your specific requirements.

Over the past few years we have had many memorable moments performing in shows and events, at local theatres, for the Guilds of London (Mansion House and Drapers Hall), Claridges, weddings, summer fetes, garden parties, church anniversary celebrations, schools, clubs, charity fundraisers, and at Christmas events throughout the Chilterns.

Meet our Musical Director

Since 2005, Amersham A Cappella has been under the direction of our extremely talented MD – Helen Lappert.

♪ Helen joined the lead section of Chiltern Harmony in 1998. Inspired by MD Wendy Searle she became section leader and then assistant MD.

♪ Hailing from a musical family, (her grandfather was a violinist and great aunt founded the Chopin Society), Helen was encouraged through her musical and singing grades.

♪ She has sung in choirs, music hall and as a member of a theatre group and now runs “Singing Circle”, (www.singingcircle.radlett.info), teaching singing to groups of children and to groups of ladies from her base in Radlett, Hertfordshire.

♪ In addition to her conducting and teaching, she sings bass in an award-winning quartet NoteOrious (www.noteorious.co.uk).  Helen has boundless energy and enthusiasm and is committed to the success of the chorus.