Glasgow Bach Cantata Choir Ephemera

This material is held atRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland Archives & Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 2607 BCC/1-2
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1931-1971
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 0.5 linear metres

Scope and Content

1 box of programmes and 2 scapbooks containing handwritten concordances and programmes

Administrative / Biographical History

The Glasgow Bach Cantata Choir was founded in 1930 within the Scottish National Academy of Music. The choir consisted of around thirty members, and was open to all students, past and present. Occasionally, a few non-student members were also admitted, depending on their musical ability. The chief requirements for membership were above average sight-reading and ninety percent attendance at rehearsals. The main objective of the choir was to establish a monthly performance of Bach's Church Cantatas, with Academy soloists and an Academy orchestra.

Access Information

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