Windsor & Eton Choral Society

16/06/2026

WECS having fun at rehearsals

04/06/2026

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 major 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 26 September 2026 7.30pm and we hope that you will be able to join us.

We will be performing Verdi’s Requiem. This concert will take place in the wonderful St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. We will be accompanied by The Brandenburg Sinfonia conducted by our dynamic Musical Director Tim Johnson.

Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da Requiem is a large‑scale work for four soloists, double choir, and full orchestra, composed to honour the death of Alessandro Manzoni, a writer Verdi deeply admired. It was first performed at San Marco, Milan, on 22 May 1874, exactly one year after Manzoni’s death, with Verdi conducting.

Although it uses the Latin text of the Catholic funeral mass, the work is highly dramatic and operatic, which is why it is almost always performed in concert rather than in church services. Musicologist David Rosen calls it “probably the most frequently performed major choral work composed after Mozart’s Requiem.”

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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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https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/berkshire/eton-college-school-hall/windsor-eton-choral-society-edward-elgars-the-kingdom/2026-03-14/19:30/t-xdmzdgd

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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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