1902

Ware & District Choral Society formed by group of thirty local enthusiasts led by local church organist, Nelson Govier

1934

Govier succeeded by Douglas Rogers who directs choir until outbreak of war in 1939.

1945

Choir reformed by the Govier family, with just forty members.

1948

Robert Vivian transforms choir to perform major oratorios with soloist of national repute. Membership grows to more than a hundred.

1974

Robert Vivian retires and Julian Williamson continues tradition of top class performances with professional orchestra and soloists.

1994

20 Year celebration for Julian Williamson - Dream of Gerontius

1999

Double Celebration Concert. Centenary of Ware Drill Hall and the 25th anniversary of Julian Williamson as the Society's conductor - Verdi Reqiuem.

2002

Centenary Celebration Concert: One hundred years of Ware Choral Society

2004

The 30th anniversary season of conductor Julian Williamson and accopianist Barbara Manning.

Celebratory Gala Concert 11th June

2007

Christmas Concert review

Mozart Concert review (page 34)