Choir

The Wadham College Chapel Choir play a leading role in supporting the sung worship in Chapel. During termtime, the Choir sings for weekly services of Choral Evensong and other significant events in the College calendar.

The Choir prides itself on combining a commitment to high musical standards with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, and explores a huge variety of music from plainsong to contemporary compositions.

Our choir is comprised of people from many faiths and none, but its members are necessarily sympathetic with the Anglican tradition.

Aside from singing for Chapel services, the choir perform in concert and embark on a European tour each summer. In addition to making music together, our choir is a friendly and sociable community where choir members enjoy spending time socialising at events outside of Chapel. We share a meal together following each Sunday service and organise regular social events throughout the term.

Download the latest Choir Music List.

Wadham College Chapel Choir offers eight Choral Scholarships across all SATB voice parts at any given time. Choral Scholarships provide a wonderful opportunity for capable and enthusiastic choral singers to develop their musical and leadership skills throughout their time in the choir. Acting as “section leaders”, our Choral Scholars form a strong core within the choir and have the opportunity to give solo and smaller consort performances in Scholars’ Recitals throughout the year. Choral Scholars are granted regular free singing lessons and awarded a modest stipend.

The Choir is directed by our Director of Music, Hannah Zaki, professional choral conductor and organist. If you have any questions about the Chapel Choir or Choral Scholarships, or if you would like to arrange an audition, please do not hesitate to get in touch: hannah.zaki@wadham.ox.ac.uk