The Derwent Singers is an award-winning Derby-based chamber choir which has earned itself a distinguished reputation for performance of all musical genres, from the Renaissance to the present day. Around 30 strong, the choir performs several concerts per year in the East Midlands and regularly arranges "away fixtures", most recently in Paris, Ripon, Coventry and the Warwick Arts Festival.

As well as undertaking many "lighter" concerts, recent performances have included Bach's St John Passion, Britten's St Nicolas, Finzi's In Terra Pax, Vivaldi and Monteverdi with Emma Kirkby, Monteverdi Vespers with the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble and Orchestra of the Baroque, Bach's St Matthew Passion with Mark Wilde, Handel's Messiah, Scarlatti's Miserere, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb. Mass in Notre Dame was applauded by over two thousand people and drew particular praise from the clergy.

In March 2004 we were delighted to welcome Richard Roddis as Director of Music. Richard comes with a formidable reputation as both a choir director and singer so we look forward to many fine concerts in the future. Several young singers have also joined the choir recently and we are always keen to hear from potential new members; please contact Brenda Boyden on membership@derwentsingers.org.uk for more information.

The choir maintains a mailing list and if you would like to be included on this and receive information regarding future concerts please contact the Publicity Secretary on mailing@derwentsingers.org.uk or fill out the form by clicking here.