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THE CHOIR TOUR OF USA, WEST COAST
April 2026
The Choir will be packing their bags and setting off for an amazing 10-day tour
of the West Coast of America
Concert details include:
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8th April 19:00 Concert at Grace Cathedral,
San Francisco - details here
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12th April 16:00 Evensong and Concert at
St Paul's Episcopal Church, Salem, Portland -
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14th April 19:30 Concert at St Mark's Cathedral, Seattle - details here
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If you are based anywhere near these venues, we would love to see you there!​​​
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
A CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS
December 2025
The Choir celebrated the coming of Christmas with their traditional Carols by Candlelight services in the chapel, followed by
mulled wine and mince pies!
A WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS OF THE CHOIR
October 2025
As it is the beginning of the new Academic Year, we welcome new members to the Choir, and saw our new Head Choristers given their medals at a special Evensong.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALASTAIR!
October 2025
Many congratulations to former Magdalen Chorister, Alastair, who has been named Winner of the BBC Chorister of the Year 2025
Announcing the exciting news, judge Gareth Malone said Alastair had “been blessed with a lovely voice.”
Amongst many exceptional performances, Alastair’s rendition of John Rutter’s 'Gaelic Blessing' stood out, earning him praise from other judges Michelle John and Harry Bradford. One of Alastair’s favourite pieces, he said choosing it for the final was a “no-brainer”, and described it as “music which makes one feel warm inside."
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For more details click here
CHOIR TOUR OF STOCKHOLM
10th - 15th July 2025
The Chapel Choir had a lovely few days performing at historic cathedrals in and around Stockholm. There was also plenty of time to explore!
MAGNIFICAT!
1st JULY 2025 - Oxford Town Hall
The Chapel Choir combined with the other Foundation Choirs of Oxford: Christ Church, and New College, as well as Frideswide Voices for a stunning performance of music by Bach and Handel.
MAY DAY 2025
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The Chapel Choir sung on a beautifully sunny May Morning to vast crowds below. A tradition reaching back trough the centuries.
ST JOHN PASSION PERFORMANCE
21ST MARCH 2025
The Chapel Choir combined with the Consort of Voices and Instruments of Time & Truth for a moving performance of JS Bach's St John Passion to a capacity audience.
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2024
The Choir enjoyed a successful and busy December, with a packed Chapel for the annual Advent Carol Service and the ever-popular Carols by Candlelight. Once again, the Consort of Voices travelled to London to sing a special carol service for Alumni & Friends of the College in the beautiful surroundings of All Saints, Margaret Street (just a short stroll away from Oxford Circus).
CHARITY CONCERT FOR KINGWOOD AUTISM
AT DORCHESTER ABBEY
DECEMBER 2024
The Choir were invited back to Dorchester Abbey, once again, to perform with actors, Dominic West and Juliet Stevenson. We sang a range of traditional carols and Christmas song arrangements interspersed by readings from Dominic and Juliet.
Thank you to Hugh Warwick for capturing this year's Choir over the last few months