Welcome to Hertford Choral Society

Hertford Choral Society (HCS) is a well-established friendly non-auditioned community choir with around 100 voices bringing top quality music to Hertford. We are supported by high quality professional soloists and musicians with the result that we produce highly enjoyable and satisfying concerts for audiences and singers alike.

We warmly welcome new singers, audience members and supporters through our Friends’ Scheme.

Choral Scholar Scheme

Hertford Choral Society is delighted to announce the opportunity for a Soprano and a Bass to join its Choral Scholar scheme for the 2026-27 season.  Applications are encouraged as soon as possible and we would prefer the Choral Scholars to join rehearsals from the start of the season.

For full details of the scheme, click here.

The scholarship will last from September 2026 to June 2027 and attract an honorarium of £1,000 for the season. Performance dates: 31 October and 12 December 2026, 17 April and 19 June 2027. Applicants should apply here by 15 June 2026; applications may still be considered after this date if the post has not already been filled. Applications will be considered as received, with interviews in June 2026.