Bakewell Choral Society

A mixed choir based in Bakewell, Derbyshire

President: The Duchess of Devonshire DL

Registered Charity No 509299

Photo of Bakewell Choral Society

Formed in 1978, Bakewell Choral Society has around 80 singing members. The choir performs a blend of sacred and secular choral music, together with contemporary pieces (some by local composers), and occcasionally commission new works.

Our Musical Director is Richard Barnes MBE.

NEWS: Spring 2009

Richard Barnes is doing a sponsored walk in the summer to raise money for the choir. He will walk about 97 miles in 6 days.

If you would like to sponsor him, please fill in a sponsorship form, or contact Rosemary Wolfe on 01433 631308

Photo: Bakewell Choral Society singing carols at Chatsworth

Singing carols at Chatsworth, December 2007

We can currently accommodate new members in all voices.

The Society continues its long tradition of not holding auditions for new members.

Photo - Bakewell Choral Society members in rehearsal

Potential new members are welcome to join us for a rehearsal.

We meet on Monday evening in term time (7:15 to 9:30pm) at Bakewell Methodist Church, Bakewell (click for map)

Potential members should contact our Membership Secretary, Kate McGlynn, on (01629) 814520. Subscriptions are £65 per year.

The Society is extremely grateful for the support of the Friends of Bakewell Choral Society who enable us to present concerts of the highest calibre. More Details ...