Music Director: Tim Horton
Founded in 1960 and one of the most prestigious and longest-established choral societies in the area, the Croydon Bach Choir truly embodies the spirit of musical excellence and a deep love for the choral art form. Our ensemble is comprised of dedicated singers who share a passion for singing and strive to achieve the highest levels of performance. Under the direction of our talented Music Director, Tim Horton, we tackle a diverse range of choral repertoire. For our concerts we always engage professional soloists and musicians. We are a registered charity, a member of Making Music and the National Association of Choirs, and are supported financially by the Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust. We also welcome support from local business, either for a season or for individual concerts. If you are considering joining a choir that values high standards and takes pride in creating beautiful music with friendly, like-minded people who share your passion for music, then we welcome you to join us and experience the joy of making music together. Come to our next open rehearsal and see for yourself why the Croydon Bach Choir stands out among the rest!
Our next open rehearsal for prospective new members will be on Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 7:30 pm.
Tim Horton at the Vatican
We at the Croydon Bach Choir are extremely proud of our Music Director, Tim Horton, who led the Chapel Royal Choir at the Sistine Chapel for a special service attended by His Majesty King Charles, Her Majesty Queen Camilla and His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, on Thursday, 23rd October 2025. The historic service marked the joining of hands between the Catholic church and the Church of England in a celebration of ecumenism. The King's Chapel Royal and St. George’s Chapel (Windsor) choirs performed Thomas Tallis’, If ye love me. The Choir of the Sistine Chapel and Lay Clerks from Windsor also sung two Psalms together.
As a choir that has been fortunate enough to benefit from Tim's exceptional leadership and talent for many years, we were thrilled to see him achieve such an impressive milestone in his career. Tim's dedication to musical excellence has made him an invaluable asset to both the Croydon Bach Choir, and his ability to bring out the best in his singers is truly remarkable. We are honoured to have him as our Music Director and look forward to continuing to make music together under his guidance. Congratulations, Tim, on this prestigious achievement!
Tim Horton at the Cenotaph
On Sunday, 9th November 2025 Tim Horton, led the Chapel Royal Choir at the Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph in the presence of His Majesty the King. Once again, our fabulous Music Director has made us very proud!
Christmas 2025 Concert Review
Croydon Bach Choir’s St Nicholas Day concert St Matthew’s Church was a radiant celebration of storytelling and seasonal spirit. Their performance of Haydn’s Saint Nicholas Mass was crisp and joyful, with Tim Horton drawing bright, balanced tones from choir and soloists. After the interval, during which complimentary drinks and mince pies were served, the choir performed Britten’s Saint Nicolas Cantata, a dramatic work telling the story of the the life of Saint Nicholas. Ronan Busfield was magnificent in the title role, conveying both strength and vulnerability, whilst the three young choristers from Croydon Minster brought touching innocence to the Pickled Boys. Jenny Bacon (soprano), Anne Jones (mezzo soprano), Peter Brooke (bass), and William Munks (piano accompanist) all performed with poise and expression. The audience’s standing ovation felt earned and heartfelt.
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We are very grateful to the Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust for their continued support.
