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Founded: 1924

As a vital resource in the Â鶹Éç's music output, the Â鶹Éç Singers hold a unique position in British musical life. Performing everything from Byrd to Birtwistle, Tallis to Takemitsu, the versatility of this 24-voice ensemble is second to none.

The choir's unrivalled expertise in performing the latest contemporary scores has brought about creative relationships with some of the most important composers and conductors of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Poulenc, Britten, Birtwistle and Boulez.

Based at the Â鶹Éç's Maida Vale studios, the Â鶹Éç Singers perform at the Â鶹Éç Proms, throughout the UK and abroad. They also work regularly with the Â鶹Éç's own orchestras as well as several independent period instrument and contemporary music ensembles.

Equally at home on the concert platform and in the recording studio, this world-class ensemble is committed to sharing its enthusiasm and creative expertise through its nationwide outreach and learning programme.

This includes regular collaborations with schoolchildren, youth choirs and the amateur choral community, as well as with the professional composers, singers and conductors of tomorrow.

David Hill is chief conductor and Stephen Cleobury is conductor laureate, while their associate composer is Gabriel Jackson.

David Hill
Chief Conductor

Widely recognised as one of the UK's leading choral directors, David Hill (b. 1957, UK) was appointed chief conductor of the Â鶹Éç Singers in 2007. He is also associate guest conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and musical director of the Bach Choir. He has been organist and director of music at Westminster and Winchester Cathedrals, as well as St John's College, Cambridge.

Bob Chilcott
Principal Guest Conductor

Bob Chilcott (b. 1955, UK) has been involved in choral music all his life, as a chorister and Choral Scholar at King's College, Cambridge, and a member of the British vocal group The King's Singers. Over the past eight years, Bob has poured his energy into choral composition, conducting and promoting choral singing throughout the world. He has been principal guest conductor of the Â鶹Éç Singers since 2002.

Stephen Cleobury
Conductor Laureate

Stephen Cleobury (b.1948, UK) has long been associated with two of Britain's most famous choirs. He was chief conductor of the Â鶹Éç Singers from 1995 to 2007 and is now their conductor laureate. Director of music at King's College, Cambridge, he also works with leading symphony orchestras and period instrument ensembles.