The Croydon Bach Choir is one of the leading amateur choirs in South London.

Each season the choir performs a number of concerts in and around Croydon for many of which it engages professional soloists and orchestras. Membership is generally around 80 singers.

In addition, we have initiated a series of workshops, open to all, with a performance in the early evening of the same day.

The wide range of music performed in recent seasons reflects the musical interest of the Director and choir members.

Concert programmes include music from the 16th to the 20th century, both sacred and secular.  Complete works from the repertoire are performed as well as programmes which combine shorter choral works with orchestral works and the choir has commissioned several new pieces.

Our next concert includes Haydn's Little Organ Mass and English Romantic Part Songs to be performed at 7.30pm on Saturday 21st June 2008 at St Mildred's Church in Bingham Road, Addiscombe

TIM HORTON

CHAIRMAN:-

DON ROSE

Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 8 – 10 pm at St. Matthew’s Church, Chichester Road, East Croydon. . 

The season is from September to June. As well as regular rehearsals, workshops and concerts, the choir holds a number of informal social events each year.

The workshops are open to all, with no previous experience necessary.  All music will be provided, and if you are new to singing in a choir you will soon be made to feel welcome under the guidance of our members.

The choir welcomes new singers and membership is dependent on a simple audition with the Director.  Previous choral experience is an advantage, though greater emphasis is placed on enthusiasm and willingness to work hard.  An annual subscription is payable to the Croydon Bach Society, which sets the fee for each season.  There is a reduced rate for students.

Why not come to an open rehearsal to give it a try?

These are on Wednesday 10th September 2008, Wednesday 7th January 2009 and Wednesday 15th April 2009.  These dates are also the start of the new terms.