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11:06am Thursday 15th November 2007
GREEN Street Blues, a ladies a cappella chorus, have just won a silver medal at the annual convention of the national Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers.
Three quartets from the chorus Diva, Out of the Blue and Riot were also highly placed, with Diva winning an award for most improved quartet.
The event was held over the weekend of October 26 to October 28 in Bournemouth with more than 35 choruses and 23 quartets from all over the country registered to compete.
Green Street Blues are a close harmony ladies chorus drawing on talent from Kent and South East London and supported by the Sevenoaks District Arts Council.
As well as competing nationally, they regularly perform at a wide variety of functions throughout the south of England and abroad, including guest appearances in the USA.
Green Street Blues rehearse weekly at their base in Badgers Mount, near Orpington, under the tutelage of musical director Bob Croft Call Anna Marley on 01787 373721 or e-mail annamarley57@yahoo.co.uk
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