D
erby Choral Union
founded in 1866
Registered Charity
No. 1010174
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Last Updated:
18/12/2011
Name of Choir
Derby Choral Union
Czech tour 2011
Founded
22nd. June, 1866
Performing in/around
Derby
and
Derbyshire
Patron
Dame Emma Kirkby
Queen's Medal for Music
Conductor
Richard Dacey
Accompanist
Margaret Williams
Chairman
John Whiteman
Description
Mixed voice choir
(
SATB) based in Derby performing three main concerts a year, plus occasional overseas tours [
see About us
]
Repertoire
Traditional choral works, as well as music by 20th century and more contemporary composers
.
[
see our Repertoire
]
Overseas tours
2004: Italy - Florence & Lucca [
see Singing Abroad
]
2005: Italy - Lucca
2008: Germany - Cologne & Altenberg
2011: Czech Rep. - Prague & Karlovy Vary
The DCU Season
September to April
Next concert
Saturday, 21st. April, 2012 [
see the Programme
]
Approx. number of members
105
New members welcome
Yes [
see How to join us
]
Voice test required
Yes
[
see How to apply
]
Rehearsal location
Derby Grammar School, Rykneld Road
Rehearsals
Tuesdays, 7:30pm for 2 hours [
see the Rehearsal schedule
]
Annual Subscription
£90 / £75 concessions / free for
Choral Scholars
Choir Website
http://www.dcu.org.uk
Contact
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