About the Choir

Founded in the fifteenth century, the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is the pre-eminent representative of the British church music tradition. It is most famous for singing A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, the Christmas Eve service that the BBC has broadcast since 1928.

The Choir exists primarily to sing daily services in King’s College Chapel. But its worldwide fame and reputation, enhanced by its many recordings, has led to invitations to perform around the globe.

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History of the Choir

This is the full history of the Choir of King's College, from its early origins...
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The Choir Today

King’s College Choir comprises 16 boy choristers, aged between nine and 13 years, and 14...
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Directors and Teachers

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Listen to the Choir

Whether attending one of the regular services in our world-famous Chapel, or downloading one of...

Choir News

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Carols broadcast to be released

Carols from King's 2017 will become available as a download from the King's record label.

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Choir releases new recording

Music by Bernstein and Vaughan Williams appear on the Choir's new recording.

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New Christmas Eve carol announced

Welsh composer Huw Watkins has composed the commissioned carol for A Festival of Nine Lessons...

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