About
Founded in 2000 by Musical Director Dónal Doherty, Codetta has built a stellar reputation for its choral excellence. The choir has performed extensively both nationally and internationally, including in the United States, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Norway, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Mexico.
The choir’s founding Musical Director, Dónal Doherty, has had significant contributions to the music scene: he has served as Director of Music in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Head of Music in St Columb’s College, and Head of Music Services for the Western and Southern Education and Library Boards. He was co-founder, along with Timothy Allen in St Columb’s Cathedral, of the Two Cathedrals’ Festival in 1992. He established the City of Derry Civic Choirs in 1997 and was appointed Director of the Music Promise initiative as part of the inaugural UK City of Culture programme in Derry in 2013. In the same year he founded the City of Derry International Choir Festival, now a central fixture in the city and region’s cultural calendar.
The 25th anniversary celebrations will feature exciting concerts throughout 2025...
Codetta Choirs Summer Concert
22nd June 2025 / 6:00pm / Christ Church, Infirmary Road
The Codetta Choirs join together for an end-of-term, early evening Summer performance in the beautiful setting of Christ Church, Derry.
Codetta Junior Choir, Codetta Youth Choir and Codetta will all feature in this singing showcase to celebrate all the hard work that has been done so far throughout this special 25th anniversary year.
Codetta 25th Anniversary Concert
19th September 2025 / 8:00pm / Christ Church, Infirmary Road
Join Codetta for a very special 25th anniversary concert in the gorgeous setting of Christ Church, Derry.
The choir will perform a selection of their favourite music from the past 25 years including beautiful sacred repertoire, lively spirituals, Irish airs and entertaining secular songs. A truly memorable night of music and celebration awaits.
Codetta Gala Ball
20th September 2025 / Ebrington Hotel
Calling all past and current members of Codetta, and friends and family of Codetta!
We are hosting a Black Tie Gala Ball to celebrate 25 years of music, memories and friendships. The glamorous event will take place in the stunning Ebrington Hotel on 20 September and we want YOU to join us!
Tickets are £60 per person and include a fancy drinks reception, tasty three-course meal and superb entertainment. A night not to be missed!
Codetta and the Irish Doctors Orchestra
30th November 2025 / 4:00pm / Guildhall
Codetta is delighted to join with the Irish Doctors Orchestra for a very special performance of Poulenc's Gloria in the city’s impressive Guildhall.
The Irish Doctors Orchestra (IDO) is a unique all-island fellowship of medical professionals who are also classically trained musicians. The concept of the IDO provides an opportunity for medics from across Ireland to get together and create music as a therapy to the stresses and challenges they face in their professional lives.
The orchestra comes together for rehearsals over a period of days which includes coaching by professional musicians and culminates in a public performance. Venue hire, professional coaching and other costs are all financed by the participating doctors which allows proceeds from the concert to be donated to a local nominated charity in the city of the concert.
Handel's Messiah
12th December 2025 / Guildhall
Firmly established as part of their musical calendar, Codetta and the Ulster Orchestra bring Handel’s famous work to the historic Guildhall.
Still one of the best oratorios ever written, its impact and appeal never diminishes. If you’ve never heard it, now is the time, especially when it’s performed by the Ulster Orchestra, guest soloists and Codetta.
Codetta Sings Christmas 2025
21st December 2025 / 3:00pm / Christ Church, Infirmary Road
No festive season would be complete without the magical Codetta Sings Christmas. Codetta are joined by Codetta Junior Choir and Codetta Youth Choir to entertain family and friends with a range of festive favourites to kickstart the Christmas holidays!
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