Welcome from the Director of Music

“Why should you join Trinity College Choir? The answer, of course, begins with the music and the music-making. We have internationally renowned choral music in our Chapel, and we engage with music from plainsong through to contemporary works, where the ink is almost still wet on the page.”

“The weekly schedule of services and rehearsals is a unique musical training in itself, and you’ll also have the opportunity to work with superb singing and organ teachers. Beyond the Choir, the College Music Society is an incredibly vibrant part of the musical life of this university, and you’ll have a whole panoply of musical opportunities at your fingertips.”

“Trinity College is one of the bigger colleges in the University of Cambridge, but being a member of this choir gives you a real sense of belonging. It’s a wonderful community of people reading a range of subjects and from a variety of year groups. There are opportunities to sing not only at services in Chapel, but on recordings, broadcasts, and webcasts. The Choir gives concerts regularly and participates in college events such as singing at feasts and singing on the river.”

“Many of our singers go on to careers in music, but regardless of whether you want to do that, you’ll have a wonderful musical training and appreciation for music and the arts which will stay with you for the rest of your life. Many members of Trinity have gone on to successful careers as singers, instrumentalists, conductors, administrators, including many who founded their own ensembles.”

“Our website contains a wealth of information about the Choir and about Choral and Organ Awards here at Trinity. It also has frequently-asked questions and myths and misconceptions about the Choir. Best of all, why not come and hear the Choir in the warm, radiant acoustic of the Chapel, or tune into one of our livestreams on YouTube? We hope you’ll be inspired, and that you’ll want to learn more about coming to sing or play the organ here.”

“I’m always willing to meet with prospective Choral and Organ Scholars. It’s a pleasure to hear them sing, play the organ and to offer advice, and so they’re encouraged to be in touch either directly or via their teachers. I’d be only too pleased to meet you here in Cambridge: if you’d like to arrange a visit, or would simply like to find out more, please email me.”