Happy Christmas from all at the Cathedral Singers! We're back singing services @ChChCathedralOx for the post-Christmas session, and tomorrow we say farewell to our Organist and interim Director @simon_hogan. Do pop in and see us if you're around! Music below.
We are searching for our next Director - could it be you? Click below to find out more about the post!
chch.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/dire…
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We're back! Our half term session @ChChCathedralOx begins this evening with Evensong at 6.05pm. Full music list below...
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We're back this week for our post-summer session, led by our acting director @simon_hogan and accompanied by our interim organist David Bannister. On Sunday we also formally welcome our new junior organ scholar, Thalia. Do join us if you're around! @ChChCathedralOx
"A radiant celebration of contemporary sacred music – exquisitely sung, richly imagined, and deeply moving throughout."
Thanks to Clare Stevens for a great review of our recent disc Missa Aedis Christi in @ChoirandOrgan mag! If you haven't yet, do have a listen! @ConviviumUK
A lovely evening celebrating three years of our wonderful director @HilaryPunnett! We wish you all the best for your new role @StPaulsLondon
Listen again to yesterday's Evensong - one of our last with director @HilaryPunnett. Music by Wood, Clucas, and Sumsion's They that go down to the sea in ships.
Live now, Choral Evensong sung by @CSCCOxford
Prelude: Lloyd Webber - Benedictus
Responses: Clucas
Psalm: 144
Canticles: Wood in E flat (no.2)
Anthem: Sumsions - They that go down to the sea in ships
Voluntary: Parry - Fugue (from the Wanderer)
youtu.be/P7aHWCRjXpA
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Our summer session begins today - the final session under the leadership of our Director @HilaryPunnett. Do pop in and hear us if you're in the area - music list below. @ChChCathedralOx
We're on the look-out for our next organ scholar! If you know of a young organist looking to get more experience in accompaniments, conducting and organ repertoire, please put them in touch! @RSCMCentre @Oundle4rganists @TheOxfordMail @ChChCathedralOx
A cathedral singer's assistance dog 🐕🦺 looking very handsome and festive in his choir ruff today for the Feast of Ascension! 😍 @ChChCathedralOx
Fresh back from York, we're singing the services this week at Christ Church while the Cathedral Choir is on its half term break. Do pop in and hear us if you're in the area - music list below!
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Our final day @York_Minster comes to an end - great to sing Matins, Eucharist and Evensong, featuring music by @BertieBaigent, Ives, Jackson & Stanford. Thanks to the Minster staff for a very warm welcome, and for allowing our organist @simon_hogan to show the scholars the organ!
We've had a great day singing Evensong at York Minster, and are now enjoying some sustenance ahead of a full day of services tomorrow! @York_Minster
Out today! Our new recording of brand new music by @CherylHoad, @AnthonyGray96, @bednallmusic, @AliWillisMusic, @BertieBaigent and more! open.spotify.com/album/4fqlk…
Happy Easter! We're back singing services this week while the Cathedral Choir takes its well-earned break. You can hear us at Evensong each day at 6.05pm, and at the Choral Eucharist at 11.05am on Sunday. Music below!
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Such good news for our wonderful director @HilaryPunnett! Sadly this means Hilary will be leaving us - her last services will be on Sunday 27 July.
We're pleased to announce leading conductor and organist @HilaryPunnett will become our new Assistant Director of Music in August 2025.
Hilary brings 20 years' experience as conductor and organist, including at the cathedrals of Christ Church Oxford. 🔗 bit.ly/3YsuL4B
It was a real privilege to have Professor Paddy Russill working with our scholars this afternoon - everyone learnt a great deal, and had a wonderful time!
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Today we begin our pre-Easter session. The day begins with a masterclass in choral conducting from Professor Patrick Russill, and is followed at 6.05pm with Evensong, sung jointly with @Frideswides. We're then in session until 12/4. Music below!
SATURDAY 29 MARCH
6.05pm Evensong sung jointly by Cathedral Singers and @Frideswides
Rose responses
Howells, Gloucester Service
Parry, There is an old belief
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We're back singing services @ChChCathedralOx this week - do pop in and hear us if you're around! Music list below...
Happy Christmas to you all from the Cathedral Singers! We're back in session today singing services @ChChCathedralOx each day until Epiphany. Do come and hear us if you're in the area!





























