Dancing Day, Ian’s new dance music -inspired setting of  ‘Tomorrow Shall be my Dancing Day” was written for and premiered by Mornington Singers and their conductor, Orla Flanagan, in 2024.

We’re delighted that Mornington Singers again performed ‘Dancing Day ‘ in their 2025 Noel concerts at St. Bartholemew’s Church (13th December) and Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin (20th December).

The Joyful Company of Singers, conductor Peter Broadbent, gave the London Premiere of Ian’s 3 movement cantata ‘Star Songs’ at St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico this Christmas….

Winner 2025

It’s an exciting world when you win an national competition. Ian is the winner of the Sir David Willcocks Carol Competition 2025 with his setting of Adam Lay y Bounden. He says “I’m delighted and a little humbled to win such a prestigious competition. Can’t wait to hear my carol sung by the wonderful Bach Choir at Cadogan Hall.” Congratulations also to Arthur Togneri who won the under 18 competition.

more from the Bach Choir..

Pop songs are in copyright – which can make it tricky for choirs to sing arrangements of them. Now, however, there are two websites which offer arrangers a platform whilst guaranteeing that the correct copyright fees are paid. Red Scarf publishes lively arrangements of songs in copyright through Sheet Music Direct (priced in £) and Sheet Music Plus (priced in $). Songs are chosen and arranged to appeal to choirs of different ages and experience. Teenagers will enjoy singing the latest from Taylor or Adele, and who remembers Oasis?