Bobby's musical career has taken him from playing piccolo in orchestras to playing flute in pop bands, from wooing the ladies as a baritone to scaring them as a countertenor, from studying under some of the UK's leading choirmasters to teaching, having written his own books on choral technique.

Bobby now lives in Kelham Mills in Sheffield. He sings, teaches and writes (See BOOKINGS to see if he can help you).

The Lay Clerk's Handbook

Bobby's book was written to facilitate the learning of young scholars and lay clerks and to familiarise amateur and new professional musicians with their employer, the church.

"This gift to the world of church music is a collation of all the tricks, methods, theory and background one needs to know in order to become an efficient participant in musical worship. Be you Parish church singer, organist, vicar or congregation member, you are sure to benefit from this compilation of lessons which this musician learnt the hard way. 

This book covers the history of Anglican church music, interpretation of hymnody and psalmody, advanced choral skills and standard musical procedures for services, concerts, recordings and choir tours. It also features a reference section and is laden with prayers, dates, terminology and background information." ~ Blurb

Available from ebay and createspace

For signed copies, contact Bobby.

Bobby is continues to write and is currently working on a short book of sight-singing techniques and a couple of innovative screenplays depicting the lives of noted persons.

Classical Music Nights

Featuring local talent performing in an informal way in local bars, these nights are free to attend for anyone and bound to open your eyes to the beauty and accessibility of classical music.

Click here to find the next CMN.

Bass Clef Ltd

Bobby is owner and MD of his own innovative new business. Known as 'the UK's first classical music bar', The Bass Clef in Sheffield is set to be a performance venue, a recording space, a shop, a bar and an amazing night out.

The introduction of classical music to an informal, sociable environment is the beginning of a revolution in classical music performance. Professionals have the chance to appeal to a new fanbase and amateurs are able to showcase their talent whilst receiving fees for their time, funding their musical development.

The market for classical music bars will consist of students, concert-goers and the thousands of admirers of musical culture. Ground-breaking live nights with an in-house orchestra will pave the way for further enterprise and capture the hearts of many, provoking rapid market expansion. The future of classical music starts here.

TO RAISE £200k IN CAPITAL, BASS CLEF LTD IS OFFERING A MASSIVE 50% STAKE WITH IMPRESSIVE ANNUAL ROI AND EXIT AFTER 3 YEARS.

Click here to visit the business pitch page.

Composerwave.co.uk

Bobby's second business and a subsidiary of Bass Clef Ltd, this performance rights management website is reworking the way that permissions for public concerts are issued. Composers and directors are able to upload and download scores for free and better manage their royalties and rights.

It also features the ability for music directors to post commissions for new pieces. Composers can then submit pieces in an attempt to win the fee.

Click here to visit the site

Bobby Dufton BSc