Croydon Bach Choir

Founded in 1960 and one of the most prestigious and longest-established large classical choral societies in the South East, 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 choral music 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 open rehearsal for prospective new members will be on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 7:30 pm.

Christmas Concert Review

"The Croydon Bach Choir's Christmas concert on Saturday 7th December 2024 at St Matthew's Church was a festive treat for the ears, featuring a delightful mix of classic and contemporary choral works. Under the expert direction of Tim Horton, the choir as always delivered a polished and engaging performance. The first half of the programme comprised the beautiful Messe de Minuit pour Noel by Charpentier, as well as the haunting In Terra Pax by Finzi. In the second half the choir performed Britten's A Ceremony of Carols and Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols. The two professional soloists, Belinda Evans (soprano) and Julian Empett (baritone) both delivered standout performances. Despite the inclement weather, the church was packed with enthusiastic audience members, who were treated to complimentary festive refreshments during the interval. The choir's attention to detail and professional organisation made for a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Overall, the concert was a resounding success, and a testament to the power of choral music to bring people together in celebration."

St Matthew's Church Defibrillator

On 16th June 2024, the Croydon Bach Choir's generosity and commitment to community wellbeing were celebrated when the Archdeacon of Croydon, Greg Prior, blessed the newly installed defibrillator at a special service St Matthew's Church, our regular rehearsal and concert venue.

The purchase of this life-saving device, made possible by the financial contribution of the Croydon Bach Choir, along with other hirers of the church, will benefit church visitors and the general public alike.

The Croydon Bach Choir is proud to have contributed to the safety and health of our local community and hope this defibrillator serves as a symbol of our heartfelt dedication.