The Society Accounts
The Board has now submitted its annual statement of accounts for the 2018-19 year to Companies House and the Charity Commission. Overall the Society had a most successful year, with a 'trading' surplus of £10,700, representing a healthy uplift in our reserves.
A full copy of the accounts in PDF format can be downloaded by clicking here
Our Patrons
Chester Music Society is extremely grateful to our Supporters for their most generous contributions to our activities:
Board of Trustees
The Chester Music Society Board of Trustees and Officers of the Sections 2019-20
Chester Music Society Concert Brochure 2019/20
Chester Music Society's 2019-20 Concert Season Brochure is now available to download.
The concert season runs from October 2019 until May 2020 with events held in St Mary's Creative Space, Chester and Chester Cathedral.
Presidents of the Society
Our current President is Terry Waite CBE and listed below are the Presidents and Chairmen of the Chester Music Society since its foundation in 1946.
History of the Society
The Chester Music Society has been in existence for over sixty years. The following is a condensed version from the Society's publication, 50 Years ...A Celebration 1946-1996. The Society celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2021; its updated history is now being written.
Previous Celebrity Concerts
The Chester Music Society Celebrity Section has enjoyed concert performances by many well known performers since its foundation in 1946. They are listed below by concert season.
Choral Repertoire
The Chester Music Society Choir has sung many major choral works since its foundation in 1946. They are listed below by year of performance.
Choral Soloists
The Chester Music Society Choir has had the opportunity to work with many well known professional soloists. Some of those who have performed with the Choir in recent years are listed below.