This vocal group, blending the voices of men and women in close unaccompanied harmony, sings popular songs from the 1930’s onwards. They were proud winners at the Watford Festival (small choirs class ) in 2007 as well as at the St Albans Festival of Performing Arts (adult choir classes) in three earlier years. Now based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, the group was originally formed in 2003 in Enfield (north London, UK) when they were known as Enfield A Cappella Singers.

Just A Cappella has a repertoire which includes the ‘evergreen’ popular songs of the 20th century, some doo-wop, gospel and some swing and jazz style pieces and is willing to try any style that appeals to its members. Just A Cappella is keen to organise, and take part in, education workshop days with other musical groups and has a commitment to raising money for local charities.

Jean Digby, the Music Director, is a very experienced performer and educator in the a cappella style. Her current quartet Sounds Familiar www.soundsfamiliar.org.uk were twice UK champions, and she has also sung with two national award-winning choruses, including one which was the category winner in the Choir of the Year competition, which is featured on BBC2 every other year.

Just A Cappella is available for performances, both paid and charitable. Promoters of events, concerts etc. can see its repertoire, and listen to some sound samples, by clicking on Repertoire. More information can be supplied by e-mail by clicking here. You can then be advised on how the group may best fit in with your event. If Just A Cappella is too large a group for your venue they may be able to recommend something smaller, like a quartet, some of which can be found on Links.

Members have a lot of fun working hard and enjoying singing together. If you visited this website because you may be interested in singing with them, click here to enquire about the possibilities. It would be helpful to know what previous singing experience you have (if any) and which voice part(s) you can sing.

Rehearsals are on Monday evenings. See Find Us for details. Visitors and potential members are always welcome, but it would be wise to Contact Us to check that there is a rehearsal on the evening you’ve chosen. (Some of us visit a nearby pub afterwards)

In September 2005 Just A Cappella had a very successful visit to the Dordogne (Perigord) region of France, which involved both singing and wine tasting! Three concerts were organised for them, including one in a village church to raise money to restore its mediaeval frescoes. Almost €1000 was raised in a very successful evening. Following on from the success and enjoyment of that event, the group is now considering biennial trips to the Continent.