Bob Davies, MBE,
Conductor Emeritus and Life Vice President CMVC

Bob died on Tuesday 31st July 2007 aged 77.

Bob, a lifelong musician, had been the conductor of Carlton for 21 years.
He was also a force for music in the local area, helping other Choirs and taking the role of President of the Group 10 Midlands section of the National Association of Choirs and honorary Treasurer at the Music Festival in Selston where he lived.

At the time of the presentation of his MBE Former Choir chairman Mike Curtis said:
"No one has done more for choir singing and music."

and Donald Grundy, chairman of Selston's Music Festival committee, said:

" The MBE is the crowning glory for a music-maker extraordinaire."

Obituary by John Hardiman