| Name of Choir |
Derby Choral Union |
Jazz Choral Concert - Nov'11 |
| Founded |
22nd. June, 1866 |
| Performing in/around |
Derby and Derbyshire |
| Patron |
Dame Emma Kirkby [Queen's Medal for Music, 2011] |
| 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]
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| Overseas tours |
2004: Italy - Florence & Lucca [see Singing Abroad]
2005: Italy - Lucca
2008: Germany - Cologne & Altenberg
2011: Czech Rep. - Prague & Karlovy Vary
2013: Hungary - Budapest & Szekesfehérvár
[planned tour - see Events page] |
| The DCU Season |
September to April (then up to end May for Tour rehearsals) |
| Next event |
Autumn Concert on Saturday, 16th. Novenber, 2013 |
| Number of singing members |
114 |
| New members welcome |
Yes, especially tenors! [see How to join us] |
| Voice test required |
Yes [see How to apply] |
| Rehearsal location |
Derby Grammar School, Littleover |
| Rehearsals |
Tuesdays, 7:30pm for 2 hours [see the Rehearsal schedule] |
| Annual Subscription |
£100; concessions £85 [see Want to Join us/more info].
Free for Choral Scholars |
| Choir Website |
http://www.dcu.org.uk |
| Contact |
Send a message to the choir |
