Windsor & Eton Choral Society

12/04/2026

Windsor & Eton Choral Society (WECS) (REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 274582) is one of the country's most long-established choral societies and we are honoured that the Sovereign has been our Patron since 1923.

We perform concerts three times a year and a Family Carols at prestigious venues accompanied by professional orchestras/organists and soloists. We also invite singers to come and join us for a “Come and Sing” Event

An opportunity to sing or listen to Vivaldi's masterpiece
in beautiful and historic surroundings

Every year Windsor and Eton Choral Society (WECS) hold a “Come and Sing” . Friends of WECS, members of the public and members of other choirs are always very welcome to come and sing with WECS or listen in the beautiful Eton College Chapel. If you enjoy the event perhaps you may want to join us more regularly at rehearsals and performances.

On Tuesday 12th May 2026 we will rehearse and then perform the wonderful Vivaldi's "Gloria".

Doors open 6 pm
Rehearsal starts 6.30 pm
Full performance at 8pm
Please come and have fun with us.

Booking details:https://www.w-ecs.org.uk/db_uploads/Come___Sing_Vivalidi_ticket_order_form.pdf

Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/windsorandetonchoralsociety

Alan Gapes
General Secretary
Windsor & Eton Choral Society
www.w-ecs.org.uk

27/03/2026

Egham Choral are performing Elijah on Saturday 18th April 2026.

10/02/2026

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🎶 Two enterprising boys from Eton College had a wonderful idea, joined by 750 of their peers to record and sell their favourite hymns in the College Chapel.

Known as the 'Eton Hymnal', capturing the energy and shared sense of belonging that chapel singing brings, preserving the sound as it’s actually experienced at Eton, to be shared with a wider community.

The Eton Hymnal is more than a recording project: it is a joyful, living testament to the power of communal song, and a meaningful contribution to sustaining cathedral music for generations to come.

🙏 All proceeds from sales will support Cathedral Music Trust. Thank you to Monty, Felix, and all the boys for using their music to make a difference!

💿 Listen, enjoy, and support: https://etonhymnal.co.uk

22/01/2026

Windsor & Eton Choral Society (WECS) (REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 274582) is one of the country's most long-established choral societies and we are honoured that the Sovereign has been our Patron since 1923.
We perform concerts three times a year and a Family Carols at prestigious venues accompanied by professional orchestras/organists and soloists. We also invite singers to come and join us for a “Come and Sing” Event

We are looking ahead to our next concert on Saturday 14 March 2026 7.30pm and we hope that you will be able to join us.

We will be performing Edward Elgar's The Kingdom. This concert will take place in the impressive Eton School Hall. We will be accompanied by The Brandenburg Sinfonia conducted by our dynamic Musical Director Tim Johnson.

Elgar’s The Kingdom, completed in 1906, is a choral symphony that serves as a profound exploration of the Christian faith, particularly focusing on the theme of the Ascension of Christ. It forms part of Elgar’s trilogy, following The Dream of Gerontius and The Apostles. The work features a rich tapestry of orchestral and choral textures, showcasing Elgar’s ability to convey deep emotion and spirituality through music.
The composition unfolds in five parts, highlighting the apostles’ journey from despair to hope as they witness the Ascension. Elgar employs lush harmonies and poignant melodies, creating a sense of grandeur and reverence. The Kingdom remains a significant contribution to the choral repertoire, celebrated for its depth and lyrical beauty.

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Read more about Windsor and Eton Choral Society. https://www.w-ecs.org.uk/dbpage.php?pg=about
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23/11/2025

Windsor & Eton Choral Society (WECS) (REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 274582) is one of the country's most long-established choral societies and we are honoured that the Sovereign has been our Patron since 1923.
We perform concerts three times a year and a Family Carols at prestigious venues accompanied by professional orchestras/organists and soloists.

We are looking ahead to our next concert on Saturday 10 January 2026 7.30pm and we hope that you will be able to join us.

We will be performing “Cantate Domino”. A collection of fifteen beautiful pieces of choral music including Elgar, Parry, Brahms, Bruckner, Haydn, Rutter, Pitoni, and Carter.

This concert will take place in the stunning surroundings of Eton College Chapel accompanied by our brilliant organist Christopher Allsop and conducted by our dynamic Musical Director Tim Johnson.

Click here for on-line booking by credit card (charges apply)
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See Booking Form below for BACS/ Cheque Payment (no charges)
Read more about Windsor and Eton Choral Society. https://www.w-ecs.org.uk/dbpage.php?pg=about
Join our Facebook site and keep in touch. https://www.facebook.com/groups/331213163559308/about

10/08/2025

Windsor and Eton Choral Society (WECS) (REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 274582) Windsor Festival concert is on Saturday 27th September 2025 at 7.30 pm in the beautifully majestic Eton College School Hall.
As part of the Windsor Festival, please join us for an unforgettable musical experience as we present a programme of Mozart' greatest compositions. Mozart's Mass in C Minor is a work of profound beauty and power. Composed in 1782, this masterpiece showcases Mozart's mastery of the form and his ability to convey deep emotions through music. Despite being left unfinished, the Mass in C Minor remains a testament to Mozart's genius, featuring stirring choral sections and intricate vocal parts that will captivate and inspire all who attend. This performance promises to be a moving and memorable event.
See attachments for ticket details and postal order form ( no additional charges)
Or click here for online booking with credit card (Charges apply)
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/windsorandetonchoralsociety/t-avjylad
If you enjoy singing and would like to come and sing with WECS please contact Virginia Rubio [email protected] (see attachment)

07/05/2025

The WINDSOR & ETON CHORAL SOCIETY (WECS) prides itself on combining sociability, ambition, and high standards with a broad choral repertoire performed in wonderful venues, delivering exciting events and concerts.

We are proud to have as our patron His Majesty King Charles III, who succeeded our previous patron Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our Musical Director and Conductor is the inspirational Tim Johnson, Pre­centor and Director of Music at Eton College where we rehearse and often perform.

Friendly
We are a sociable group, enjoying our rehearsals, concerts and social events. Tim Johnson creates a welcoming, stimulating and friendly environment for wonderful singing, and we regularly welcome new singing members.

Ambitious
We strive to achieve the highest standards of choral singing and performance. We enjoy concerts with professional soloists and orchestras, creating many highlight concerts and very special events. We perform a wide range of compositions alongside much of the standard choral repertoire.

Active
We perform in three large scale concerts each year: in January, in March and in September in The Windsor Festival. Additionally, at Christmas we present our popular ‘Family Carols’, which is very much a local institution. We also run a ‘Come and Sing‘ event in May, when other singers are welcome to rehearse and perform with us.

Prestigious
We are fortunate to have a very long-standing relationship with Eton College, where we rehearse, and we often perform in College Chapel or in School Hall, both wonderful venues. This originates back to the founding of WECS, which gave its first public per­formance in 1837 (making us one of the six oldest Choral Societies in the UK). We also put on concerts in St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, and throughout its history WECS has given performances for members of the Royal Family. ​​​​

Exciting
A recent highlight was our concert in St George’s Chapel with Ryan Wang just a few weeks before he became 2024 BBC Young Musician of the Year. We have participated in many celebrated televised special occasions including a Falklands commemoration ceremony from Horse Guards Parade, the Royal Windsor Tattoo featured on BBC1 and the much acclaimed ‘Music on Fire’ at Sandhurst attended by 22,000 people.

WECS also sang Zadok the Priest at Her Late Majesty's 90th Birthday Celebration at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, the coverage for which won a BAFTA award, and our choir was chosen to sing the National Anthem at The Patron’s Lunch on The Mall in front of many of The Royal Family.

In 2021 WECS members joined digitally to perform Mozart's Ave Verum Corpus for YouTube.

15/04/2025

Every year Windsor and Eton Choral Society (WECS) hold a “Come and Sing” . Members of the public and members of other choirs are always very welcome to come and sing with WECS in the beautiful Eton College Chapel. If you enjoy the event perhaps you may want to join us more regularly at rehearsals and performances. On Tuesday 13th May 2025 we will rehearse and then perform the wonderful Haydn’s Nelson Mass. Doors open 6 pm ; rehearsal starts 6.30 pm ; Full performance at 8pm. See attached for details. Please come and have fun with us.

Direct Booking
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e0rRrxz90nWrVlQ89zy_zhj6YODfRdYx/view?pli=1
Online Booking
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06/02/2025

Windsor and Eton Choral Society (WECS) (REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 274582) Spring concert is on Saturday 22nd March 2025 at 7.30 pm in the beautifully majestic Eton College School Hall.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as we present a captivating concert featuring Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana and Alexander Borodin's exhilarating Polovtsian Dances. Please come and experience the powerful rhythms and rich melodies of these iconic works. Carmina Burana, with its dramatic themes and vibrant choral segments, will be performed alongside the lively and colourful Polovtsian Dances, known for their lush orchestration and infectious energy. We will be accompanied by the Brandenburg Sinfonia, one of the most dynamically versatile musical organisations in the country and by the Castleview School Chamber Choir, who will provide the charming “Ragazzi” (Children’s) Chorus.

Our concert promises to be a thrilling journey through the realms of medieval poetry and exotic dance. Don’t miss this chance to witness two masterpieces that celebrate the joys and struggles of life in a spectacular musical setting!

Tickets are now on sale

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or click here for on-line booking by credit card (charges apply)

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If you enjoy singing and would like to come and sing with WECS please contact Virginia Rubio [email protected] (see attachment)

11/12/2024

Windsor & Eton Choral Society (WECS) is one of the country's most long-established choral societies and we are honoured that the sovereign has been our Patron since 1923. We perform three times a year at prestigious venues accompanied by professional orchestras/organists and soloists.
We are looking ahead to our next concert on Saturday 11 January 2025 7.30pm and we hope that you will be able to join us.
“Three Centuries of Great European Sacred Music” is a programme of eclectic music including Howells, Elgar, Fauré, Mozart, Handel, Haydn, Rutter, and Rachmaninov.
This concert will take place in the stunning surroundings of Eton College Chapel.
click here for ticket details and postal order form (no additional charges)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1irW9swHJPhTxva5gmF0nMKOfhgveFHs3/view?pli=1
Click here for on-line booking by credit card (charges apply)
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/windsorandetonchoralsociety/t-eayoqjg

26/11/2024

Another super WECS Concert in the beautiful setting of St George's Chapel Windsor in September 2024. Ryan Wang went on 3 days later to win the BBC Young Musician of the Year Award 2024.

12/11/2024

Windsor & Eton Choral Society (WECS) is one of the country's most long-established choral societies and we are honoured that the sovereign has been our Patron since 1923. We perform three times a year at prestigious venues accompanied by professional orchestras/organists and soloists.

We are looking ahead to our next concert on Saturday 11 January 2025 7.30pm and we hope that you will be able to join us.

“Three Centuries of Great European Sacred Music” is a programme of eclectic music including Howells, Elgar, Fauré, Mozart, Handel, Haydn, Rutter, and Rachmaninov.

This concert will take place in the stunning surroundings of Eton College Chapel.

click here for ticket details and postal order form (no additional charges)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1irW9swHJPhTxva5gmF0nMKOfhgveFHs3/view?pli=1

Click here for on-line booking by credit card (charges apply)
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/windsorandetonchoralsociety/t-eayoqjg