A Tring-based classical conductor is celebrating 50 years in his role as musical director.
Colin Stevens trained at Trinity College London, where he studied the organ. At the age of 27 in 1974, he took over the baton from his father to become musical director of Tring Choral Society (TCS).
Over his time at TCS, Colin has directed 150 concerts, taken part in 1,500 rehearsals, and spent many hours organising orchestral parts.
Colin said: “It has been a real privilege for me to have been conducting TCS for the last 50 years. I have had the great pleasure of working with an excellent choir, orchestra and professional soloists on a broad repertoire, including a number of newly commissioned works.
“I am particularly grateful for the loyalty and commitment shown by so many singers, and the help and support freely given to me along the way.”
Rob Johnston, co-director and choral manager of the BBC Singers, said: “It’s staggering to think that one person would have the dedication, stamina and total commitment of running one choir for 50 years! To have done so with such energy, passion and joviality is testament to Colin’s ability to inspire generations of singers over so many decades.”
TCS chairman Rob Allnutt said: “Colin’s ability to mix good humour with precision, discipline and encouragement brings much love and respect from the choir. We always feel in very safe hands.”
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