Music at the Chapel
Date & Time
Sun, 1 Feb 2026
19:00
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Get ticketsWhy you should come
AI-powered• Perform contemporary repertoire under the guidance of Director Stephen Taylor
• Receive professional singing lessons and a £300 stipend as a Choral Scholar
• Play the 2-manual pipe organ for services and formal college dinners
About this event
The Music at the Chapel program at Harris Manchester College (HMC) features a friendly and inclusive choir that performs for regular services every Wednesday during term, as well as at occasional concerts and formal dinners. The chapel tradition welcomes individuals of all faiths and none, offering a wide range of repertoire with a particular emphasis on contemporary music. The musical life of the college is led by the Sanders Director of Music, who encourages participation from both vocalists a...
Event Highlights
- •Inclusive choir environment welcoming all faiths and none
- •Focus on contemporary music repertoire in collaboration with the Chaplain
- •Choral and Organ Scholarships available with stipends and professional lessons
- •Regular performance opportunities in the college chapel and dining hall
Speaker
Stephen Taylor
Sanders Director of Music
Stephen Taylor is an experienced educator and performer who has been a member of the choirs of Christ Church and New College for 33 years. He teaches singing at Brasenose, Wadham, Radley, and Eton Colleges, and is the Director of Choral Music at Cothill House. He has performed and recorded extensively with groups such as The Tallis Scholars.
Programme
Choir Rehearsal
Weekly rehearsal for choir members to build repertoire and team unity.
Pre-service Rehearsal
Final rehearsal held immediately before the weekly chapel service.
Chapel Service
Regular service featuring anthems, psalms, and hymns performed by the choir.
Formal Dinner
Dinner provided free of charge for choir members following the service.
What to bring / Requirements
- •Loyalty and commitment to rehearsals and services
- •Scholarship applications via University intercollegiate scheme or Director of Music
- •Open to all faiths and none
Organized by: Harris Manchester College (HMC)
Contact: stephen.taylor@hmc.ox.ac.uk