Derby Choral Union is Derby's longest-running voluntary choir, now in our 160th Season of performing choral music both classical and contemporary to the highest standards.
Highly regarded as one of the foremost choirs in the region, we perform three concerts each season, with our repertoire containing an extensive and exciting range of music from the traditional choral works to music by 20th and 21st century composers.
OUR Upcoming Events
Rutter's "Requiem" and Darke's "As The Leaves Fall"
7:30pm, Sat, 14 Nov 2026In November we bring you a concert of remembrance, to meditate on life and love. We are singing John Rutter's 1985 'Requiem', as well as Harold Darke's 'As the ... moreHandel's "Messiah"
7:30pm, Wed, 2 Dec 2026A concert of rejoicing. We are performing Handel's Messiah at the start of Advent, The performance of Messiah forms a part of the holiday tradition for so many people, ... moreHaydn 'Nelson Mass' and Palmeri 'MisaTango'
7:30pm, Sat, 24 Apr 2027A dramatic concert. In April, we are performing Joseph Haydn's 'Nelson Mass' - a powerful and triumphant piece also known as 'mass for times of distress'. We are pairing ... more
How Can I Join?
We're always looking for new members, and our rehearsals are open if you want to come and give us a try.
