Founded as the Aberdeen Bach Society by Charles Sanford Terry in 1913, Aberdeen Bach Choir was reconstituted in 1956. Beginning with a core of twelve members, the choir now consists of more than a hundred singers and usually performs two main recitals a year, at least one of which normally features a work by J.S. Bach. The Choir celebrates its 50th Anniversary since reconstitution in 2006.
Aberdeen Bach Choir has singers from different professions - as well as having various members who are connected to music through teaching, many others enjoy singing in the choir. One member, Elma Reid, has been a mainstay of the choir since becoming a founder member, while new faces are welcomed at the start of each session.
Usually, professional soloists are imported for the main concerts, but in addition to this various members of the choir have coped admirably with the demands of solo singing.
Welcome, Choir History, Conductor (James Lobban), BACH CHOIR NEWS, April 2002 Recital Review, , Past Recitals, The Ellie Pirie Scholarship, Aberdeen Sinfonietta, Picture and Information about St. Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen Bach Choir Merchandise, National Lottery Award Funding, Financial Support , E-Mail Contacts, New Members, Links
Page last altered by Margaret Downie on 9 December, 2005 .