Music in the University Memorial Chapel

Chapel Choir:
  • there are 32 singers in the Chapel Choir of the University of Glasgow, who are auditioned annually
  • singers include volunteers, choral exhibitioners and professional Lay Clerks
  • in addition to the funded Lanfine Choral Awards, all members of the choir receive free singing tuition
The Choir sings for a variety of services for:
  • the University Memorial Chapel - at 1800 every Tuesday & on some Sundays
  • the Church of Scotland
  • the Roman Catholic Church
  • the Scottish Episcopal Church
  • the Interfaith Events

As well as providing liturgical music in the Chapel, the Choir gives regular radio broadcasts and concerts, and has recorded several CDs.


James Grossmith - Director of Chapel Music
Email: james.grossmith@glasgow.ac.uk

Kevin Bowyer - University Organist
Email: kevin.bowyer@glasgow.ac.uk

The Organ in the University Memorial Chapel

It was built by Henry Willis III in 1927, and has been recently refurbished by Harrison & Harrison of Durham in 2005. Organ specification (PDF)