News of Great Joy: Christmas Album 2024

We are very proud of the Choir’s work, and as we seek to shape a new generation of St John’s voices, we hope you will want to be part of that journey, experiencing the wonder of chapel music.

2025 marks the sixtieth anniversary of Elizabeth Poston’s Penguin Book of Carols, initially undertaken with Ralph Vaughan Williams as a revision of his work on the Oxford Book of Carols of 1928. In this recording the choir performs work associated with these two composers and the works they edited, alongside newer pieces exemplifying the principles Poston set out. You can find more information in the album booklet.

The album is available to stream on all major platforms. If you would prefer to buy a physical copy of the CD, you can do so via Resonus Records.

St John’s College Choir dates back to the early seventeenth century. During term time, the choir sing two evensong services each week, and this core activity is supplemented by an expanding range of concerts, tours and cathedral visits. We are delighted that the choir draws talented and committed singers from within the College and across the University to enrich and develop more than four centuries of music making at the heart of St John’s.

Music is at the core of the broader cultural life at St John’s and gifts towards it contribute to the strong community spirit felt, ensuring students have a full and well-rounded experience that enhances their day-to-day life.

You can donate to the preservation of the Chapel and to support the Choir here.

If you would like to discuss your gift further please contact the Development Office.