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Concerts and Events

The Chapter House Choir first performed Carols by Candlelight in York Minster in 1965, when the choir was formed to raise funds for the York Minster Appeal. The choir continues to build on its reputation as one of the North of England’s finest chamber choirs, under the leadership of Musical Director Benjamin Morris. As an associate choir of York Minster, the Chapter House Choir sings occasional services in that magnificent cathedral, which all are welcome to attend.

**Our next event is Will Todd’s Requiem on Saturday 21st October in York Minster**

Will Todd Requiem

Saturday 21 October, 7:30 pm

York Minster Nave

The Chapter House Choir and The Fairhaven Singers
Directed by Benjamin Morris
Susan Young - soprano
Thomas Gray - electric guitar

REQUIEM was commissioned in 2008 by The Fairhaven Singers and is written for Soprano Soloist, SSAATTBB Choir and Electric Guitar.

Combining elements of folk, jazz and rock music with contemporary choral writing, Will Todd’s Requiem is a dramatic musical interpretation of ancient texts. Scored for choir, soprano soloist and virtuosic electric guitar, it is by turns unearthly and uplifting, mysterious and lyrical, unnerving and beautiful – reflecting on death and the resurrection.

Tickets are £10 - £20 (£5 - £17.50 for under 27s) available from the York Minster Box Office.

Buy tickets: 21 October - Will Todd Requiem

Carols by Candlelight

Saturday 16 December, 7:30 pm

York Minster Nave

The Chapter House Choir directed by Benjamin Morris
The Chapter House Youth Choir directed by Charlie Gower-Smith
The Handbell Ringers of the Chapter House Choir

This ever-popular annual concert will take place in the stunning Nave of York Minster. In addition to traditional choral items old and new, there will be festive music performed by the Handbell Ringers of the Chapter House Choir – a uniquely Christmassy combination in the perfect candlelit setting!

Tickets are £15, £17.50 and £20 (£7.50, £10 and £20 for under 27s) available from the York Minster Box Office.

Buy tickets: 16 December - Carols by Candlelight