Choir History

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1980/81 - 'Singing for Pleasure' sessions in the villages of Kensworth, Studham and Whipsnade were set up by Mrs Marion Rowlatt, a local music teacher and profession singer.
9th September 1981 - The Four Villages Choir was formed (Encorporating Kensworth, Studham, Whipsnade and Dagnall) The conductor was Marion Rowlatt. The gave regular concerts locally until 1984.
January 1984 - The North Chiltern Choir conducted by Marion Rowlatt was formed - An Almagamation of the Four Villages Choir and the Eaton Bray Choir.
7th June 1991 - Marion Rowlatt moved away from the area and John Tournay took over the 'baton' until his resignation through ill health in early 1993.
1993/1994 - The choir continued to give concerts under the 'baton' of Mervyn Bury and then Sandra Johnson of Dunstable.
1995 - Present Day - Mrs Liz Hillyard became director of music and continues in this role to the present day
2001 - The choir changed its name to North Chilterns Chorus