Worcester Festival Choral Society was founded in 1861 and had close associations with Edward Elgar from its early days. The Society, which is based in Worcester Cathedral, is made up of approximately 150 singers from a wide cross-section of the Worcestershire community. It is not only a leading promoter of major concerts in Worcestershire, but is also one of the most highly regarded choirs in the country. The choir is conducted by Adrian Lucas who is in his 11^th season as Musical Director. Adrian is a widely respected conductor and is Artistic Director of the Worcester Three Choirs Festival.  Choral Society chairman, Mark Elliston, says “there has never been a better time to get involved with the Society either as a singer, a patron, sponsor or concert-goer particularly as we are now laying plans to celebrate our 150th anniversary coming up in 2011”.

We are always on the look out for new members to come and sing with us.  We recently held an Open Rehearsal to attract new singers and let them experience, first hand, an evening of free choral training. The event was very well attended, see press release here. Normal rehearsals take place in Worcester Cathedral every Monday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm between September and March. The Choral Society generally puts on three performances each season in the magnificent surround of Worcester Cathedral and always accompanied by a well known orchestra. Some members are also invited to sing in the Three Choirs Festival which takes place in August.