A choral workshop with Neil Ferris - Haydn's Creation

Join The Derbyshire Singers for a 'Come and Sing' Day in Matlock on Saturday 2nd May 2026
Run byNeil Ferris - Chorus Director of the BBC Symphony Chorus
We will sing a selection of choruses from Haydn's Creation
The day runs from 10am through to 4pm
Tickets are 35 and include refreshments and music
A buffet lunch is available for anadditional 7 (needs to be pre-ordered on line)
All vocal levels welcome but an ability to read music or use of learning tracks prior to the event would enhance the experience.
Music scores will be provided but for those with their own, we will be using the 'New Novello edition ed Michael Pilkington'.Selected movements from Haydn's Creation that we will be singing are as follows:
Part 1:
1a - In the beginning
2 - Despairing, cursing rage
4 - The marvellous work
10 - Awake the harp
13 - The heavens are telling
Part 2:
18a - The Lord is great
25 - Achieved is the glorious work
25b - Achieved is the glorious work
Part 3:
27 - By thee with bliss
31 - Sing the LordPlease note that the venue is a 'nut free zone' and your co operation is appreciated.