About Us

BASLOW CHOIR was established in 1971 and currently has over 60 members. In addition to performing at least three concerts a year, the choir presents additional concerts in support of charitable events in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. The Choir sings a wide range of music, from serious choral works to more light-hearted offerings. Baslow Choir also specialises in exploring the lesser-known parts of the choral repertoire.

 

We are currently looking for a new accompanist for our weekly practises and our Christmas and Summer concerts. If you think you might fit the bill please contact the Chairman or Secretary (details on the Contact Us page).

 

ANDREW MARPLES - MUSICAL DIRECTOR After graduating from the University of Reading and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Andrew took up a successful and varied career. He was appointed to Baslow Choir in 2008. His other societies and groups include: Chesterfield Gilbert & Sullivan Society, MusicWork Vocal Ensemble and Chesterfield G&S Youth Academy. He recently retired from Chesterfield Co-operative Choral Society after 20 years service. Andrew performed over 50 concerts in 2010 as either pianist, conductor or singer. He is a keen concert promoter and organises two popular lunchtime concert series in Chesterfield.  He has conducted many concert works with orchestra including:  Gloria (Vivaldi); Gloria (Poulenc); Come ye sons of Art (Purcell); Coronation Anthems & Messiah (Handel); Mass in C (Beethoven), 5 Mystical Songs (Vaughan Williams), Crucifixion (Stainer) and Requiem (Fauré). He was a songman at Sheffield Cathedral Choir for 6 years and toured with them to Holland, France and the USA and has recorded 6 CDs and made two live broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. In his leisure time Andrew can be found cheering on his beloved Chesterfield F.C at the B2net!