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Welcome to Derby Choral Union
 
 Last Updated:29/8/2008 V2.7  
 
 

WELCOME to Derby Choral Union, one of the foremost choirs in the East Midlands, which performs traditional choral works and music by contemporary composers ~ from Handel, Mozart, Bach and Dvořák to Elgar, Walton, Rutter, Karl Jenkins and Will Todd.

Our Patron is the internationally acclaimed soprano Dame Emma Kirkby, whose Patron’s concerts are highlights in our concert calendar.

There have been many thrilling and memorable concerts over the years – if you haven’t been to one and love good classical music, do come along to our next concert and see how you enjoy it.

Welcome also to our updated website which contains all you might need to know about us, by clicking on the links to the left.

The choir performing in Derby Cathedral in December 2004
The choir performing in Derby Cathedral in December 2004
 
To see details of our next concert, click here
The majority of photos in this website were taken
by Peter, Margaret or Andrew Cowley.
The choir performing with Emma Kirkby for a concert at Pears School, Repton, Derbyshire in March 2006
The choir performing with Emma Kirkby for a concert at Pears School, Repton, Derbyshire in March 2006
In a world full of noise, we need to listen carefully to the things worth hearing.