From Bach to Bernstein and beyond
With a combined ensemble of around 120 musicians, our regular annual programme offers four concerts of classical and contemporary choral music in the splendid Grand Hall of the Bushey Arena.
For almost 100 years
Since our foundation by Leslie Regan, one time Principal of Watford School of Music, in association with his friend Sir Henry Wood of BBC Proms fame, we have entertained Hertfordshire audiences with great music in the company of some inspirational musicians.
Our professional musicians
Nicholas Shaw is a versatile conductor and keyboard player He is noted for conducting operatic works, leading award-winning educational projects, and commissioning new choral compositions. Nicholas trained as the organ scholar of Magdalen College, Oxford and then studied at the Royal Academy of Music as a founding student on the choral conducting course. He was appointed Music Director of the Watford Philharmonic Society in 2025.
Nicholas is supported by our rehearsal accompanist Mark Hammond, section leaders, occasional guest instrumentalists and talented soloists.
