1972 - 1977 David Spencer
1977 - 1985 David Lock
1985 - 1986 James Morgan
1986 - 1989 David Lock
1990 - 1991 Diana Pogson
1992 - 1993 Ian Biggs
1993 - 1997 Adam Murdin
1997 - 1999 Gordon Wood
1999 - 2004 Matthew Smallwood
2004 - 2020 Martin Quinn
2021 - Paul Hedley
Many of the best-loved choral works have been sung by Cherwell Choral Society, ranging from the Requiems of Fauré, Mozart and Duruflé to Vivaldi's Gloria, Bach's St John Passion and, of course, Handel's Messiah.
The choir has occasionally joined other singers in the area for special events: in 2000 they performed Handel's Zadok the Priest, Parry's 'I Was Glad' and the finale of Beethoven's Choral Symphony in a Millennium Concert at St Mary's church in Banbury. Subsequently they led a "Messiah for Hospices" concert at the same venue. In 2012 they combined with Banbury Choral Society to celebrate their 40th Birthday with a 'Last night of the Proms' style concert in Bloxham.
There have been several 'come and sing' events organised as part of the Deddington Festival, and a very successful workshop day in 2018, culminating in a performance of Rutter's Requiem.