<![CDATA[Choir of New College Oxford Blog Feed - News]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com%2Fchoirnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:32:02 GMT Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:32:02 GMT <![CDATA[ Alto lay clerk vacancy for 1 October 2025 ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=152 This is a perfect role for a singer building a portfolio career: the choir offers plenty of opportunities for solo performance as well as the experience of singing in an internationally acclaimed ensemble.

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2025 15:52:46 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=152 <![CDATA[ New Crib Figures by Lucy Ballard ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=151 Their creator describes the story of the new crib figures in chapel

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:51:26 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=151 <![CDATA[ Bach 2024-2025 ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=150 A year of Bach with New College Choir & Robert Quinney

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:13:15 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=150 <![CDATA[ lay clerk vacancies: tenor and bass ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=149 The choir is recruiting two new lay clerks, one tenor and one bass, to start on 1 January 2025.  This is an ideal role for a professional developing a solo career.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:17:36 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=149 <![CDATA[ The Choral Foundations in Concert ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=148 Programme

George Frederick Handel - Ode for St Cecilia's Day, HWV 76

Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G major, BMV 1049

Johann Sebastian Bach - Magnificat in D major, BMV 243

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:39:45 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=148 <![CDATA[ Sweden July 2025 ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=147 The choir will be off to Sweden later in July, performing at Uppsala Cathedral, Stockholm Cathedral and Vadstena Abbey.

Programmes for all performances will be posted here once finalised.

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:43:08 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=147 <![CDATA[ Choirs of St Albans Cathedral, New College Oxford and Temple Church - 14 July 2025 ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=146 Conducted by William Fox, Robert Quinney and Thomas Allery

Part of the 33rd St Alban's International Organ Festival.

]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:05:52 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=146 <![CDATA[ Lay clerk vacancies: tenor and bass ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=145 New College Choir is looking to appoint one tenor and one bass lay clerk from 1 January 2025.  This is an ideal opportunity to build a professional singing career round the work of the choir, with regular singing, concerts and recordings. 

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:04:02 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=145 <![CDATA[ J S Bach, St John Passion ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=144 On Sunday 17 March at 5.00pm in New College Chapel New College Choir joins forces with Instruments of Time & Truth for the annual performance of Bach's exploration of the Passion narrative.  Sebastian Hill is the Evangelist and Robert Quinney directs.

]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2024 11:17:38 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=144 <![CDATA[ Assistant Organist applications ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=143 The college is looking for a new Assistant Organist to start in September 2024

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:31:18 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=143 <![CDATA[ Britten, A Ceremony of Carols ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=142 Sunday 21 January at 3.30pm in New College Chapel ]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:28:30 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=142 <![CDATA[ Byrd's keyboard music: Friday 10 November 8.30pm ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=140 William Byrd Festival: Friday 10 November at 8.30pm

]]> Wed, 8 Nov 2023 09:54:10 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=140 <![CDATA[ Christmas Concert in London: Friday 15 December ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=139 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:01:04 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=139 <![CDATA[ J S Bach, Christmas Oratorio, Parts I-III ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=138 New College Choir with Instruments of Time & Truth directed by Andrew Lumsden perform parts I-III of Bach's setting of the Christmas story on 16 December at 6.30pm at the University Church

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:32:02 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=138 <![CDATA[ Bach, The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=137 Following his hugely successful sequence of recitals in chapel last term exploring Bach's French Suites, Dónal McCann now takes on some of the best known of Bach's keyboard works, The Well-Tempered Clavier, or 'The 48'.   This term he will perform the whole of Book I over four recitals on 10 & 24 October and 7 & 28 November.  All are welcome, and entry is free with a retiring collection to defray the costs of the series, including the maintenance of the harpsichord.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:23:30 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=137 <![CDATA[ Robert Quinney talks about Frescobaldi ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=136 Mon, 2 Oct 2023 15:04:56 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=136 <![CDATA[ Summer Concert: Saturday 15 July at 5.00pm ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=135 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:22:43 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=135 <![CDATA[ Malta tour ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=134 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:09:32 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=134 <![CDATA[ New CD from Linn Records ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=133 The Choir of New College Oxford’s latest album on Linn explores the rich and complex world of William Mundy, a key figure in 16th-century English music. His compositions, shaped by the religious and political upheavals of his time, offer a fascinating mix of intricate harmonies and unexpected choral textures. From the expansive Vox patris caelestis – a monument of Renaissance English polyphony – to the more intimate O Lord, the maker of all thing, Mundy’s music reflects both the compositional idioms of the day and its many challenges. This most remarkable composer shines in a performance to match by the centuries-old Choir of New College and its Director Robert Quinney. A must-hear for lovers of Renaissance choral music!

Release date

6 June 2025

Duration

53min

]]> Fri, 8 Aug 2025 11:43:12 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=133 <![CDATA[ Choir Tours - Sweden, Versailles, China and more ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=132 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:19:09 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=132 <![CDATA[ The Night Office in 15th-Century Oxford ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=131 Tue, 30 May 2023 11:36:16 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=131 <![CDATA[ Lay Clerk Vacancies ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=130 Mon, 15 May 2023 16:46:35 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=130 <![CDATA[ James Bowman: tributes from Robert Quinney and Edward Higginbottom ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=129 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:20:43 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=129 <![CDATA[ The Choir in the USA ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=128 The choir is touring the USA - we would be delighted to see you at any of the concerts.

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:03:12 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=128 <![CDATA[ Dep auditions Saturday 28 October: 1100-1300 ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=127 Auditions will be held in New College Chapel on Saturday 28 October 11.00-13.00

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:08:16 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=127 <![CDATA[ J S Bach, Christmas Oratorio, Parts IV-VI ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=126 Join the choir as it celebrates Bach's joyous setting of the Christmas story. Robert Quinney returns from sabbatical to direct the choir, and we welcome Guy Cutting (former academical clerk) as the Evangelist. The University Church provides a grand Gothic setting to one of the highlights of Christmas music-making with Oxford's period instrument ensemble, Instruments of Time & Truth.

Tickets from Eventbrite

]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:06:25 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=126 <![CDATA[ Evensong in memory of Alastair Putt ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=125 Tue, 4 Oct 2022 14:01:51 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=125 <![CDATA[ Concerts in Northern Ireland ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=124 Choir of New College on tour in Northern Ireland ]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2022 16:07:09 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=124 <![CDATA[ Bach & Walther - Gramophone review ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=123 'one of the most satisfying organ recordings to have nourished my ears...the highly colourful Grant, Degens and Bradbeer instrument has never been better recorded... a wonderful showcase for his talents'.  Read the full review of Dónal McCann's debut CD below.

]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 15:10:04 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=123 <![CDATA[ New College Hymn Book - now on sale! ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=121 Thu, 12 May 2022 14:42:56 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=121 <![CDATA[ Three Choirs Concert: Friday 18 March ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=120 In what promises to be the concert of the decade, the Choirs of Christ Church, Magdalen and New College join together in the Sheldonian Theatre to perform Handel's Coronation Anthems.  The three directors of music, Steven Grahl, Robert Quinney and Mark Williams also take centre stage in the solo parts in Bach's Concerto in C for Three Harpsichords. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to hear the 90-strong foundation choirs in a concert to remember!

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:57:49 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=120 <![CDATA[ Choir dep auditions: Sat 5 February ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=119 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:38:40 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=119 <![CDATA[ Support New College Choir ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=117 Mon, 13 May 2024 14:02:49 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=117 <![CDATA[ Advent from New College ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=116 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:32:39 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=116 <![CDATA[ Media Vita - Gramophone review ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=115 Wed, 9 Dec 2020 12:32:06 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=115 <![CDATA[ Sunday Times review - Media Vita ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=113 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:24:23 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=113 <![CDATA[ Michaelmas term organ recitals ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=112 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:58:09 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=112 <![CDATA[ Media Vita - Released 23rd October! ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=111 Fri, 9 Oct 2020 16:32:15 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=111 <![CDATA[ apart/together 2 - Laudate Pueri ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=110 Our choristers' second recording of lockdown, recorded remotely over the summer in collaboration with Positive Note productions, is of Mendelssohn's beautiful Laudate Pueri. Recorded remotely, we hope this is the first of many releases over the coming months as we return to school and college. We are very grateful for the hard work that has gone into this project from the boys, accompanying musicians and chorister parents! Signing is by Paul Whittaker.

]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2020 17:24:42 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=110 <![CDATA[ My New College Moment - Ben Hulett ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/ben-hulett Please enter an introduction for your blog post here.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:50:43 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/ben-hulett <![CDATA[ Applying for a Choral Scholarship ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/scholarship Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:38:21 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/scholarship <![CDATA[ apart/together - Choral music after COVID ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/choralpost-covid Mon, 3 Aug 2020 13:45:34 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/choralpost-covid <![CDATA[ My New College Moment - Curtis Price ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=106 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:22:39 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=106 <![CDATA[ My New College Moment - The Bennett Brothers ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=105 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:23:12 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=105 <![CDATA[ My New College Moment - Jonny Howard ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=104 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:59:59 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=104 <![CDATA[ My New College Moment - Dan Norman ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=103 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 23:17:47 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=103 <![CDATA[ My New College Choir Moment - Edward Higginbottom ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=102 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:16:01 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blog/?pid=0&nid=2&storyid=102 <![CDATA[ The Blessed Virgin ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blessed-virgin Sat, 13 Jun 2020 17:18:43 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/blessed-virgin <![CDATA[ My New College Choir Moment; Robert Hollingworth ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/robert-hollingworth Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:03:36 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/robert-hollingworth <![CDATA[ Come, Holy Ghost ]]> https://www.newcollegechoir.com/come-holy-ghost Sun, 31 May 2020 16:20:15 GMT https://www.newcollegechoir.com/come-holy-ghost