Formed in 1965 by a group of Minster Songmen and their wives to raise funds for the Minster, the Chapter House Choir was soon established as one of the country’s leading amateur chamber choirs. They have developed a varied and challenging repertoire, and are committed to the performance of new music, with further commissions promised by Andrew Bunney for Christmas this year and by Bob Chilcott for June 2012 Our director of music is Stephen Williams.
All tickets for concerts in the Minster should be purchased from the York Minster box office, Church House, 10-14 Ogleforth, York YO1 7JL Tel: 01904 557208, or online at http://www.yorkminster.org Tickets for our concerts can also be purchased at the door. Click here for further information about tickets for individual concerts. Tickets for our concerts can also be purchased at the door.
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Thursday 15th, Friday 16th & Saturday 17th December 2011, 8.00pm
In the Chapter House, York Minster
Tuesday February 7th 2012, 7.00pm
In the Chapter House, York Minster
Join the choir for a typical rehearsal in the beautiful acoustic of the Chapter House. Choose whether to sing with us or listen. Music scores are provided.
Entrance is free.
Saturday April 28th 2012, 7.30pm
In the Chapter House, York Minster
(Please note the change of times for the start of our concerts in theChapter House with effect from January 2012)
American choral works of the 20th and 21st century. Eric Whitacre’s Sleep was recently performed by a ‘virtual’ choir of 2000 singers in 58 countries.
Catherine Griffiths - Mezzo-soprano
Saturday June 23rd 2012, 9.30am to 4:00pm
At The Methodist Central Hall, York (off St. Saviour Gate).
Join us for a day of joyous singing with one of the world’s leading choral composers and conductors.Tickets may be purchased from the Minster Box Office.
Saturday June 23rd 2012, 7:30pm
In the Chapter House, York Minster
We are thrilled to be giving the world premiere of a new 8 part unaccompanied work commissioned by the choir and written by Bob Chilcott. The concert also includes his infectious African-influenced, The Making of the Drum.
Chilcott: The Making of the Drum
Chilcott: New commission
Saturday November 26th 2011, 8.00pm
In the Chapter House, York Minster
Written in 1603 in memory of the Empress Maria, this magnificent setting was also Victoria’s final work before his death in 1611. It is a work of great simplicity and beauty that marks the pinnacle of the Spanish Renaissance tradition. The programme also includes: Ave Regina Caelorum, O Vos Omnes and Super Flumina Babylonis
Saturday October 15th 2011 at 7.30pm
St Mary's Church, Leake, near Thirsk
A feast of a capella music including music by Tallis, Byrd, Duruflé and Stanford, in aid of “Raising the Roof”. This concert is not included in any season ticket.