Chilcott, Bob

Bob Chilcott is a renowned British choral composer, conductor, and singer, born on April 9, 1955, in Plymouth, England1. He has had a significant impact on the world of choral music and is known for his compositions that are accessible to a wide range of singers.

Chilcott’s early life was marked by his involvement with music from a young age. He sang in the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, both as a boy and as a university student. His notable achievements include singing the Pie Jesu on the renowned 1967 King’s recording of Gabriel Faure’s Requiem.

As a composer, Chilcott is well-known for his works for children’s choirs and has conducted his compositions in various countries around the world. His music reflects a broad view of musical styles and genres, and he has a large catalogue of music published by Oxford University Press.

Chilcott has also been involved in conducting choirs in more than thirty countries and has guest-conducted choirs worldwide. He became a full-time composer and conductor in 1997 and has since composed a large body of choral music.

His works are widely recorded by many groups, including The Sixteen, Tenebrae, The King’s Singers, The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Westminster Abbey Choir, Wells Cathedral Choir, Ora, Commotio, and the Houston Chamber Choir. Chilcott continues to be an influential figure in choral music today.