Welcome to the top classical choir in Worcester!

'Accomplished' ... 'Magnificent' ... 'Style and panache' (professional soloist testimonials)

Worcester Festival Choral Society is the leading large, classical choir in Worcestershire. Established in 1861, we have brought the ‘great choral works’ to the magnificent setting of Worcester Cathedral for more than 160 years. 

Our membership of around 140 auditioned, amateur choral singers is drawn from across the county, and trained to the very highest level by respected conductor and music director Samuel Hudson, making Worcester Festival Choral Society is one of the most accomplished choirs in the region. 

Supported at every performance by the Meridian Sinfonia orchestra and internationally renowned soloists, our choir attracts large audiences to our three annual concerts. Underlining our choral quality, many of our singers take part in the world-famous, annual Three Choirs Festival, which celebrated its 310th anniversary in 2025 and takes place in Worcester every three years. We hold a highly popular 'Come and Sing' workshop each spring, giving non-members the chance to join a special, one-day workshop to learn one of the great choral works. And we are currently planning an exciting new Young Voices initiative with local schools, to give aspiring young singers an unmissable chance to perform parts of Handel's glorious Messiah as part of our main choir.

Even in this age of digital downloads and music on-the-go, a live musical performance with large choir, orchestra, soloists and choir in a magnificent Cathedral setting simply cannot be beaten in terms of pure joy and symphonic satisfaction. As singers we also benefit from the sheer enjoyment of taking part in such a skill-enhancing, life-affirming and sociable activity!

Worcester Festival Choral Society is fully independent and self-funding... so why not get involved with us now - whether as a chorus member, a concert-goer, advertiser or sponsor, or an Annual Patron or Friend - and help secure Worcestershire's choral excellence for the next 160 years! 

Sue White, Chairman, Worcester Festival Choral Society