What is a clarinet choir?'

A clarinet choir is like a miniature orchestra made entirely of clarinets! From the tiny, high-pitched E-flat clarinet to the deep and resonant contrabass clarinet, we create a rich and varied sound that can be both powerful and delicate. Our performances cover a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz, and everything in between.

Who are blackwood clarinets?

Blackwood Clarinets began in 2009 after a sectional rehearsal with the Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra. Our contrabass clarinet player, Dave, repeatedly encouraged Kate to start a clarinet choir—eventually, she gave in, and Blackwood was born! Our debut concert was in 2010, and since then, we have performed at numerous venues across the East Midlands, as well as on two tours—one in Javea, Spain, and another in the picturesque villages of Suffolk.

 


 

We pride ourselves on making every concert unique. Whether it’s a formal church performance, a relaxed afternoon tea, a Palm Court-style event, or our most recent venture into the roaring 1920s with a full-on speakeasy experience, we always aim to surprise and delight our audiences.

Many of our concerts also support charitable causes, raising funds for a variety of organisations through the power of music.

You can check out our up coming performances here