Derby Bach Choir is recognised as one of the finest in the East Midlands and with an increasing number of young singers we can look to the future with confidence.

If you are interested in joining the choir, click here to find out how to do so.

Richard Roddis has led Derby Bach Choir since 1999. His talent as a choral conductor is complemented by the fact that Richard is a professional soloist, and regularly performs across the East Midlands. Working with the choir, Richard has conducted a wide repertoire of music to great acclaim.

James Foulds is our Assistant Conductor. He sings regularly in the choir and occasionally takes up the baton too. James conducts several other local music group and is the owner of Foulds Music shop.

Meet the committee
Derby Bach Choir is run by a group of hard-working volunteers. Click on their photo to contact them by email.

	Paul Marshall, Chairman As Chairman, Paul works closely with the committee to ensure the musical and financial health of the choir. He sings in several choirs including Derby Cathedral. Paul is the manager of Foulds Music shop.
	Maurice Walkerdine, Vice-Chairman As a former chairman and founding member of Derby Bach Choir, Maurice brings a wealth of experience to the committee. He has always been interested in music and continues to sing in several choirs. Now retired, Maurice also enjoys a game of bowls on the village green.
	Joan Dutton, Secretary Congratulations to Joan on her new role as secretary. Responsibilities include administrative duties and making new members feel welcome. More details to follow.
	Vivienne Saunders, Treasurer Vivienne looks after the choir's coffers - making sure all the gold is counted. She got into singing as a little girl at school and hasn't looked back.
	Geoff and Jenny Casboult, Concert Secretaries Our 'dynamic duo' arrange the orchestras, soloists and staging for each concert. Geoff works in automation and Jenny is a teacher. Both have previously sung in a Bach Choir in Suffolk before coming to Derby.
	Dorothy Limb, Publicity and Friends Dorothy?s publicity work ensures the choir?s concerts are excellently attended. She also encourages new fundraising through the friends and sponsors. Dorothy was born singing and has never stopped! She currently sings in numerous musical groups including Derby Bach Choir.
	Martina Longworth, Librarian Ensuring everyone has access to copies of the music is organised by Martina - not the easiest job with such a large choir! She is also a Children's solicitor and a trustee of the fostering scheme, Children First. Martina joined the choir in 2005 and sung in Derby Bach Choir's concert in the heart of Venice.
	Ernest Hall, Making Music rep. Ernest keeps the committee informed of all the latest choral news through his contacts in the national federation of music societies, 'Music Makers'. He is retired from the world of work.
	Louisa Aspden, Social Secretary Louisa joined the choir in 2002, after moving to the Derby area. As social secretary, she plans after-concert parties and fundraising events. Louisa works for Natural England and is currently on maternity leave after the birth of her second child.

	Irina Gyurcheva, Choir Photographer Many of the photos found on this website have been taken by Irina. With her camera never far away, we'll be adding more pictures to the site all the time.
	Georg von Harrach, Website Manager Georg sings in the bass section and is a relatively new member of the choir. When he's not tinkering with the Derby Bach Choir website, Georg works as a television researcher.