The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford
About Us
The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford was founded in 1480. Magdalen College was one of the leading choral foundations in late-medieval England. This historic legacy has been preserved and maintained over five centuries.The Choir exists primarily to sing the daily services in Magdalen College Chapel during term time but they also sing at a number of special occasions throughout the year, including the famous May Day celebrations. Outside of their beautiful Chapel they can be heard in concert and on tour, and they enjoy a recording agreement CORO, the label of the sixteen.
Alongside information on our current activities, you will find details on this website concerning the process for admission as a chorister, choral scholar or organist.
During term time the following services will take place in
Magdalen College Chapel:
Sunday
11am Sung Eucharist
6pm Choral Evensong sung by the College Choir
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Monday
No services
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Tuesday
6pm Choral Evening Prayer sung by the Choristers
9pm Compline sung by two solo singers
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Wednesday
6pm Choral Evensong sung by the College Choir
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Thursday
6pm Choral Evensong sung by the College Choir
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Friday
6pm Choral Evening Prayer sung by the Academical Clerks
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Saturday
6pm Choral Evensong sung by the Consort of Voices​​