Derby Cathedral

Director of Music at Derby Cathedral

Alexander’s main work centres around his position of Director of Music at Derby Cathedral, the mother church for the Diocese of Derby and Derbyshire. At the Cathedral he is responsible for the operation of the Music Department, directing the Cathedral Choirs for five to six choral services each week, concerts, tours, recordings and broadcasts. He is custodian of the Cathedral’s instruments and responsible for the training of choristers and the overall music programme. The Cathedral Choir is made up of boy and girl choristers, who sing alongside professional lay clerks (adult singers), working at the very highest standards and their reputation for excellence spreads far and wide, forming a vibrant part of the musical life of the city and county. Join the Cathedral Choir for choral services on the following days during term time:

  • Monday 5.15pm
  • Tuesday 5.15pm
  • Thursday 6.30pm
  • Sunday 10.45am and 6.00pm