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

A full history of the Choir, from the foundation of the College by King Henry VI in 1441 through to the present day.
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The Choir Today

Today the Choir comprises 16 boy choristers, aged between 9 and 13, and 14 male undergraduates, reading for degrees in a variety of subjects.
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Directors and Teachers

From the Director of Music to the vocal coaches, there is ample support available to help our Choirs improve their craft.
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Listen to the Choir

Find out the various ways you can listen to the Choir - whether in person, online, or through our many recordings.
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Choir News

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Special Choral Evensong to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II

15 Sep 2022

A special service will take place in the Chapel at 5.30pm on Tuesday, 20 September.

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Singing on the River returns to the banks of the Cam

17 Jun 2022

After a three-year hiatus, The King’s Men will perform a programme of madrigals, close harmony arrangements and contemporary songs.

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King’s announces commissioned carol for Christmas Eve

12 Nov 2021

The new carol for A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve 2021 is a setting by Cecilia McDowall of There is no rose.

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Easter at King’s returns in Holy Week - further information on our exciting line up of concerts, services and events: external link
 
Tomorrow, we are releasing our recording of @johnrutter.composer’s ‘Visions’! ‘Visions’ was premiered at the 2016 Yehudi Menuhin Competition to showcase its solo violin part, and we are thrilled to feature @hannahperowneviolin, one of the most esteemed players of our time, as our soloist. You can pre-order your copy of ‘Visions’ from the King’s College Recordings website. You can also find out more about Hannah’s work here: external link #visions #johnrutter #kingscollegechoir #kcc #hannahperowne #brittensinfonia #kingscollegecambridge #lsolive #kingscollegechapel #cambridge #choralmusic
 
We still have a few tickets available for tomorrow's events in King's Chapel as part of our Easter at King's Festival. Book here for: TALK Join Dean of Chapel Stephen Cherry in conversation with leading representatives of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic perspectives to consider together what God expects of victims and survivors of harm: external link CONCERT Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles with TENEBRAE choir: external link @Cambridge Music Festival
 
Our choristers loved recording @johnrutter.composer’s ‘Visions’ with the @brittensinfonia1 and soloist @hannahperowneviolin, conducted by our Director of Music, Daniel Hyde. Stream or order your copy of ‘Visions’ from the King’s College Recordings website now. #visions #johnrutter #kingscollegechoir #kcc #hannahperowne #brittensinfonia #kingscollegecambridge #lsolive #kingscollegechapel #cambridge #choralmusic
  
Today’s the day! We are delighted to release John Rutter ’s ‘Visions’, with the Choristers of King’s College, Cambridge, the Britten Sinfonia , soloist Hannah Perowne , conducted by Daniel Hyde. You can order or stream ‘Visions’ from the King’s College Recordings website. external link #visions #johnrutter #kingscollegechoir #kcc #hannahperowne #brittensinfonia #kingscollegecambridge #lsolive #kingscollegechapel #cambridge #choralmusic
 
Just two days to go until our recording of @johnrutter.composer’s ‘Visions’ is released! It is the perfect contrast to his ‘Orchestral Carols’ which we recorded last year with the @brittensinfonia1. Pre-order your copy of ‘Visions’ from the King’s College Recordings website. You can also listen to John’s Orchestral Carols on your preferred streaming platform. #visions #johnrutter #kingscollegechoir #kcc #hannahperowne #brittensinfonia #kingscollegecambridge #lsolive #kingscollegechapel #cambridge #choralmusic
  
With our release of @johnruttercomposer ‘Visions’ on the horizon, we are delighted to present exclusive interviews from the composer, soloist @hannahperowneviolin, and some of our very own choristers, on the experience of recording ‘Visions’ with the @brittensinfonia1 in our beautiful Chapel. You can pre-order your copy of ‘Visions’ from the King’s College Recordings website. #visions #johnrutter #kingscollegechoir #kcc #hannahperowne #brittensinfonia #kingscollegecambridge #lsolive #kingscollegechapel #cambridge #choralmusic #hanna hpalmer
 
📣 We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Daniel Hyde as our new Musical Director and Principal Conductor, from September 2024. Daniel brings a wealth of experience from his work with @kingscollegechoir and ensembles including @bbc_singers. Exciting times ahead! #DanielHyde #ChoralMusic
 
VISIONS by @johnrutter.composer available to pre-order: new recording by the Choristers of King's College Choir with @hannahperowneviolin and @brittensinfonia1 under the direction of Daniel Hyde. Pre-order and 1 single out today: external link
  
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Welcome to Lent Term! Chapel services resume this evening with Evensong tonight, and there are also concerts and organ recitals planned this term. Full details here: external link Photo ©Leon Hargreaves/Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
  
Carols from King’s 2023 - BBC TV - available to pre-order as a download: external link MERRY CHRISTMAS and thank you to all our supporters !

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