Choir
History of the Choir
The idea of having a choir at St John’s is as old as the College itself, with Sir Thomas White - the founder of the College - setting up the first choir in the 16th century.
Providing music for regular choral services in the chapel since 1660, St John’s Choir is one of the oldest and most highly-regarded in the university. It offers eight choral scholarships to members of the College and is directed by the undergraduate Organ Scholar. There is a choir tour each year, generously subsidised by the College. Recent destinations have included USA, Sweden, France, South Africa, Italy and Germany.
The choir have made a number of beautiful recordings. If you would like to purchase a CD, please email the Organ Scholar for details.
The Choir Today
The present day choir, directed by the Organ Scholar, continues in the time-honoured choral tradition and sings services in Chapel every Sunday and Wednesday evening during term. It is composed of undergraduate and graduate students from across the university, selected by audition.
“Perks” of membership of the SJC Choir include free formal hall every week, subsidised choir tours and a modest payment for each service.
If you are a member of the university (at any College, but especially at St John’s) and you would like to join the choir, please email the organ scholar to express your interest in arranging an audition.
