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The City of Oxford Choir
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Chamber choir of 40 mixed voices drawn from all realms of life in the city and surrounding areas.

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A sneak peek from rehearsal of Stuart Nicholson's arrangement of the traditional carol, I Saw Three Ships. Come join us to hear the rest - and many more festive pieces old and new - on 6 December.

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November 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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We're proud to showcase modern pieces during O Be Joyful! alongside traditional favourites and audience carols. Don't miss the opportunity to become acquainted with these superb recent compositions and arrangements.
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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📢 Tickets now on sale
🎶 O be joyful!
📅 Sat 6 Dec 25
🕔 5:00 pm & 🕢 7:30 pm
⛪ University Church, Oxford

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November 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Our Christmas concert evoking merriment, wonder and reflection is coming soon - twice! We'll sing the full concert programme at 7:30 with a relaxed performance at 5:00 for young families, including audience participation of popular carols.

6 Dec 25
University Church, Oxford

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November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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📢 Today's the day! Join us this evening for Love's Philosophy, a concert exploring love: human, mystic, and divine. With music by Holst, Ian Assersohn, Cecilia McDowall, Arvo Pärt, Jake Runestad, and Judith Weir you won't want to miss out.

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Promotional poster for a musical event titled LOVE'S PHILOSOPHY, presented by The City of Oxford Choir and conducted by Duncan Aspden. The concert explores themes of love—human, mystic, and divine—with music by Holst (Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda), Ian Assersohn (Verses from Panthea), Cecilia McDowall, Arvo Pärt, and Jake Runestad. Scheduled for Saturday, 18 October 2025 at 19:30 at All Saints’ Church, Lime Walk, Headington. Ticket prices: £15 full, £12 concessions, free for students and under 18s. Includes QR code and website link (www.oxfordchoir.org). Background features green leaves with water droplets, evoking a serene, natural atmosphere.
October 18, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Come join us in Headington on Saturday 18 October for our next concert: Love's Philosophy.

The concert explores themes of love - human, mystic, and divine - with music by Holst, Ian Assersohn, Cecilia McDowall, Arvo Pärt, and Jake Runestad.

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Promotional poster for a musical event titled LOVE'S PHILOSOPHY, presented by The City of Oxford Choir and conducted by Duncan Aspden. The concert explores themes of love—human, mystic, and divine—with music by Holst (Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda), Ian Assersohn (Verses from Panthea), Cecilia McDowall, Arvo Pärt, and Jake Runestad. Scheduled for Saturday, 18 October 2025 at 19:30 at All Saints’ Church, Lime Walk, Headington. Ticket prices: £15 full, £12 concessions, free for students and under 18s. Includes QR code and website link (www.oxfordchoir.org). Background features green leaves with water droplets, evoking a serene, natural atmosphere.
October 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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We'll be starting rehearsals soon for our exciting and ambitious autumn concert, Love's Philosophy, so now is an excellent time to join.
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August 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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📢 It's today's! SJE Arts, 19:30

With the Instruments of Time & Truth and soloists Edward Grint, Bethany Horak-Hallett, Archie Inns and Charlotte Bowden we're performing Haydn (Nelson Mass) Mozart (Solemn Vespers & Regina coeli) and Beethoven (Elegischer Gesang).

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June 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Join us on Saturday for Haydn's Nelson Mass, Mozart's Solemn Vespers & Regina coeli, and Beethoven's Elegischer Gesang.

SJE Arts - 28 Jun 25 - 19:30

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June 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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And our sparkling soprano is Charlotte Bowden. Charlotte is an alumna of the RCM Opera Studio, Glyndebourne/ Jerwood, Britten-Pears, Verbier Festival Atelier Lyrique artist programmes, and is a Samling Artist.
June 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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The magnificent Tenor Archie Inns will be joining us. Archie is originally from Scotland and is currently pursuing a freelance career as a soloist and consort singer while completing a Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP University.
June 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Our sensational mezzo soprano soloist, Bethany Horak-Hallett is an Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Rising Star alumna, and a recent Samling Artist.
June 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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On Saturday, we'll be joined by four amazing soloists. Including our brilliant Bass-Baritone, Edward Grint. Edward is a sought-after concert performer of the baroque repertoire and works with leading orchestras and ensembles.
June 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Our fourth fundraising event of the year was an especially long distance one, as three of our members took on the challenge of Bike Oxford, an incredible 125km ride. Congratulations! #Oxford

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Three cyclists stand proudly on a grassy field, each wearing medals. The one on the left sports a white and red jersey with black shorts, holding a blue helmet. In the center, a cyclist wears a bright yellow jersey and black helmet, while the one on the right dons a dark jersey with white shoes. Behind them, other participants sit on white chairs near parked bikes, with a building featuring a red roof and cloudy skies in the background. The scene captures a cheerful post-race atmosphere.
June 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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This Saturday, with the Instruments of Time & Truth, a leading professional orchestra, we're performing Haydn (Nelson Mass), Mozart (Solemn Vespers & Regina coeli), and Beethoven (Elegischer Gesang).

SJE Arts - 28 Jun 25 - 19:30

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June 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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A few choir members walked almost 14km into Oxford today to raise funds for our concerts and activities this year. A warm day for it but a fantastic way to spend some time together.

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June 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Do YOU love a fiery fugue?

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June 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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We asked our esteemed director, Duncan Aspden, why he chose Haydn’s Nelson Mass for his 20-year anniversary concert with the City of Oxford Choir. And this is what he had to say... 👇

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June 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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In collaboration with Instruments of Time and Truth, a leading professional orchestra, we invite you to experience the rich choral soundworlds of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven at our next concert on Saturday 28 June. 🧵
A promotional poster for a concert by The City of Oxford Choir and Instruments of Time & Truth, conducted by Duncan Aspden. The concert will feature Haydn's Nelson Mass, Mozart's Vespers and Regina Coeli, and Beethoven's Elegischer Gesang. Leading soloists include Charlotte Bowden, Bethany Horak-Hallett, Thomas Elwin, and Edward Grint. The event is scheduled for Saturday, 28 June 2025, at 19:30 at SJE Arts, Iffley Road, Oxford. Tickets range from £12-£35 and are available at Tickets Oxford. The poster features an image of a large sailing ship on the ocean with a cloudy sky in the background. There is also a QR code and a logo for the Oxford Festival of the Arts.
May 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Such a treat to sing our concert in @morethanadodo.bsky.social this evening. Special music for a special place. Wonderful!
The image depicts a vibrant museum scene where a choir is performing in front of a seated audience. Surrounding the area are large dinosaur skeletons and various artifacts displayed in glass cases, illustrating the museum's educational exhibits. The architecture includes tall columns and modern lighting, adding to the grandeur of the setting. People are attentively watching the performance, creating a lively and engaged atmosphere.
March 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Our concert also features the world premiere of 'Monster' by @hutchingsmusic.bsky.social, the winner of our composition competition. Here's a snippet from our final rehearsal earlier this week.
March 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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We'll also be singing three songs by Clara Schuman setting music to the poetry of Emanuel Geibel. Clara Schumann was a trailblazer in the world of classical music: a pianist, composer, and educator.
A black and white lithograph of Clara Wieck (later Clara Schumann) created by Andreas Staub in 1839. Clara, a young woman with a serene expression, is depicted wearing a dark dress with a lace collar and a shawl. Her hair is styled in a braided updo with a ribbon. Image Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Andreas_Staub_-_Clara_Wieck_%28Lithographie_1839%29.jpg
March 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Inspired by the dreams and visions of Leonardo da Vinci, we'll be singing Eric Whitacre's 'Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine'. This modern classic has text, written by Charles Anthony Silvestri, which imagines Leonardo being tormented by visions of flight and falling.
A detailed sketch by Leonardo da Vinci of a mechanical wing with multiple joints and segments. The sketch includes various views and angles of the wing, showing its articulation and possible range of motion. There are several annotations and labels in a handwritten script. The drawing highlights the complexity and engineering involved in designing such a mechanical wing. Image credit: Toronto Public Library - https://www.flickr.com/photos/43021516@N06/9212589132/
March 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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📢 It's concert day! 📢

'Unearthed' is a choral celebration of palaeontology in Oxford, inspired by the @morethanadodo.bsky.social exhibition 'Breaking Ground'. Including two world premieres and works by Pearsall, Ireland, Weelkes, Nystedt, and more, this promises to be an unforgettable experience. 🧵
A promotional poster for a concert titled 'Unearthed,' celebrating 200 years of palaeontology in Oxford through choral music. Conducted by Duncan Aspden, it features a world premiere composition by Chris Hutchings and works by Pearsall, Weelkes, Clara Schumann, and Eric Whitacre. The event is at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History on Friday, 28 March 2025, at 7:00 pm. Includes logos for 'The City of Oxford Choir' and 'Oxford University Museum of Natural History,' an image of a dinosaur, and a QR code for ticket details. Ticket prices range from £5-£20.
March 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Our concert tomorrow in @morethanadodo.bsky.social features the world premiere of 'Monster' by @hutchingsmusic.bsky.social. Here's a snippet from our final rehearsal earlier this week. Amazing venue, amazing music, not to be missed! 🦕🦖

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March 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM