Chris Borrett is a singer, choirmaster and teacher, based in Suffolk.
Since university, he has performed with many of the UK’s leading ensembles, including the Monteverdi Choir, Dunedin Consort, Marian Consort and Stile Antico. He performs regularly as a consort musician and soloist and has made many recordings, including the Stanford’s Bible Songs.
Alongside his singing, Chris developed his choral conducing skills, first at university conducting orchestras, operas, and choral ensembles; then as a musical director of various amateur ensembles, many of which attain a high standard. Chris was appointed Director of Music at Ipswich Minster in 2015, where he trains the choristers, recruiting them through workshops from over fifteen local schools. He also directs the Ipswich Minster Chamber Choir.
Over the last 10 years, the Choir of Ipswich Minster has featured on Classic FM’s Drivetime Discovery of the Week for their carol recording of The Road to Bethlehem. In January 2022, the choir also broadcast Choral Matins live on BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship programme. Recently, they recorded Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve for the Church of England’s YouTube broadcast. The choir has recently recorded Vivaldi’s Gloria and Handel’s Foundling Hospital Anthem which will be officially released in April 2025.
Chris was appointed Music Director of Ipswich Choral Society in January 2025.
