Jersey Festival Choir
The voices behind
Jersey Festival Choir
The choir is run by an elected committee which meets on a regular basis to plan future events as well as to manage the ongoing administration of the choir.
William Millow - Musical Director
William Millow has led Jersey Festival Choir as Musical Director since 2017, continuing the choir's tradition of bringing the great choral works to audiences across Jersey. Under his leadership, the choir has performed a broad range of repertoire while remaining true to the purpose for which it was founded in 1956.
As the grandson of founder John Lobb, William continues a remarkable family connection with the choir. He is passionate about honouring its rich history while ensuring it continues to grow, welcoming new singers and inspiring audiences for generations to come.
Nigel Warwick-Brown - Chair
As Chairman of Jersey Festival Choir, Nigel oversees the running of the choir and supports its continued success both at concerts and in rehearsals. Working closely with the committee and Musical Director, he helps ensure the choir continues to thrive, building on more than 70 years of musical tradition.
The Committee
Chairman - Nigel Warwick-Brown
Musical Director - William Millow
Secretary - Paula Clively
Publicity and Website - Cerys Thompson
Other Members - Elizabeth Farnon, Frances Roberts, Andrée Wakeling, Jo Maindonald and Nick O’Hare.
John Lobb - Founder
John Lobb founded Jersey Festival Choir in 1956 after bringing together singers from across the Island for a landmark performance of Handel's Messiah. His vision was to create a choir dedicated to performing the great choral works—a mission that remains at the heart of the choir today. John Lobb was a very talented accompanist and, for many years, official accompanist for the B.B.C in Jersey. He was organist for Wesley Grove Methodist Church and the General Hospital Chapel. He also founded and conducted the St. Cecilia Chamber Orchestra, for many years conducting the Orchestra and Choir at the annual Festival of Carols at St Thomas’ Church. John Lobb made an enormous contribution to Island music making, encouraging and assisting many young musicians. The John Lobb Memorial Trust continues that work.