The Choir was formed in April 1969 by its first conductor Robert Walker, and developed its own identity by performing, annually, two concerts of major works and a Wassail.

Since the appointment of Jeffery Babb as its 3rd conductor in 1979, the choir has continued to sing with considerable success and works have ranged from a cappella  16th Century music and Bach's B Minor Mass, to specially commissioned Madrigals composed by its first Conductor. Handel Oratorios and the series of Haydn Masses form a cornerstone of the choir's repertoire, which includes 20th century music by Vaughan Williams,  Elgar and Britten,  together with the music of Bernstein,  Ravel and Debussy.  The choir has joined forces with other Choral Societies to perform larger 19th century works such as Verdi's "Requiem",  while intending to remain a small chamber choir for authentic performances of the Baroque and Classical repertoire. The Choir has visited Germany and has sung with the National Sinfonia and the English Chamber Orchestra.  The Choir has also performed on B.B.C Radio.

The retirement of Jeffery Babb in November 2001 has seen the appointment of the Choir's new conductor,  Steven Maxson.

Steven  Maxson