The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford
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Latest News
Magdalen College Choir to admit girls as choristers
For the first time in its history, the world-renowned choir of Magdalen College is admitting girls to sing alongside boys as choristers.
The choir’s 16 young choristers are drawn from Magdalen College School, originally founded as the Song School for the College, which on 2 February announced its plans to become co-educational from 2027. The College subsequently took the opportunity to consider how best to integrate girls into the musical life of the Chapel and has now decided to offer choristerships on an equal basis to both girls and boys aged between eight and 13.
To assist in the integration of girls into the choir, the College will expand the number of chorister places to 18. The College will continue to pay two-thirds of the school fees of all choristers and will, in addition, establish a new top-up bursary fund to pay up to 100% of fees for choristers whose families need additional financial support.
“The College is immensely proud of its musical tradition, and we are delighted to reaffirm and expand our commitment to the Choral Foundation as we approach the 550th anniversary of the statutes establishing the Choir,” said President of the College, Dinah Rose KC. “From 2027, Magdalen College Choir will be open to all talented young singers, regardless of their sex or the financial means of their family.”
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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:
8th April 19:00 Concert at Grace Cathedral,
San Francisco - details here
12th April 16:00 Evensong and Concert at
St Paul's Episcopal Church, Salem, Portland -
14th April 19:30 Concert at St Mark's Cathedral, Seattle - details here
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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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!
MAY DAY 2025
The Chapel Choir sung on a beautifully sunny May Morning to vast crowds below. A tradition reaching back trough the centuries.
