Music Director: Tim Horton
Founded in 1960 and one of the most prestigious and longest-established choral societies in the area, the Croydon Bach Choir truly embodies the spirit of musical excellence and a deep love for the choral art form. Our ensemble is comprised of dedicated singers who share a passion for singing and strive to achieve the highest levels of performance. Under the direction of our talented Music Director, Tim Horton, we tackle a diverse range of choral repertoire. For our concerts we always engage professional soloists and musicians. We are a registered charity, a member of Making Music and the National Association of Choirs, and are supported financially by the Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust. We also welcome support from local business, either for a season or for individual concerts. If you are considering joining a choir that values high standards and takes pride in creating beautiful music with friendly, like-minded people who share your passion for music, then we welcome you to join us and experience the joy of making music together. Come to our next open rehearsal and see for yourself why the Croydon Bach Choir stands out among the rest!
Our next free open rehearsals for prospective new members will be on Wednesday, 14th January 2026 and Wednesday, 25th March 2026, both at 7:30 pm.
Tim Horton at the Vatican
We at the Croydon Bach Choir are extremely proud of our Music Director, Tim Horton, who led the Chapel Royal Choir at the Sistine Chapel for a special service attended by His Majesty King Charles, Her Majesty Queen Camilla and His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, on Thursday, 23rd October 2025. The historic service marked the joining of hands between the Catholic church and the Church of England in a celebration of ecumenism. The King's Chapel Royal and St. George’s Chapel (Windsor) choirs performed Thomas Tallis’, If ye love me. The Choir of the Sistine Chapel and Lay Clerks from Windsor also sung two Psalms together.
As a choir that has been fortunate enough to benefit from Tim's exceptional leadership and talent for many years, we were thrilled to see him achieve such an impressive milestone in his career. Tim's dedication to musical excellence has made him an invaluable asset to both the Croydon Bach Choir, and his ability to bring out the best in his singers is truly remarkable. We are honoured to have him as our Music Director and look forward to continuing to make music together under his guidance. Congratulations, Tim, on this prestigious achievement!
Tim Horton at the Cenotaph
On Sunday, 9th November 2025 Tim Horton, led the Chapel Royal Choir at the Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph in the presence of His Majesty the King. Once again, our fabulous Music Director has made us very proud!
Mahler's 8th Symphony
On Sunday, 8th February 2026, singers of the Croydon Bach Choir were invited to perform in a powerful and moving performance of Mahler’s monumental Symphony No 8, “The Symphony of a Thousand”, at the Fairfield Halls. Under the inspiring direction of acclaimed conductor, composer, and orchestrator Tom Kilworth, and alongside the Mystic Orchestra, our members and other skilled amateur singers embraced the immense scale and emotional depth of this extraordinary work. It was a privilege and an unforgettable experience to contribute to such a bold and radiant celebration of choral and orchestral music. We’re deeply grateful to Tom for this opportunity, as well as for his visionary leadership and commitment to musical excellence. The concert also featured the talented Trinity Boys Choir and soloists Jacqueline Yu, Victoria Armillotta, Jessica Norton, Cassandra Manning, Natasha Elliot, Thomas Elwin, Alex Jones and Peter Coleman. Net proceeds from the concert are being donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Forthcoming Events
We are very grateful to the Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust for their continued support.
