Chapel Music
The University of Glasgow Chapel Choir and University Organist
The University of Glasgow Chapel Choir provides music for services and events in the chapel and elsewhere, as well as giving concerts and recitals throughout the academic year, such as the weekly "Choral Contemplations" series in the first and second terms. It also records and tours nationally and internationally, has recorded several CDs, and is available for weddings and memorial services.
There are thirty-two regular members (a mixture of volunteers, paid choral exhibitioners and professional lay clerks) plus around ten associate singers who join us for concerts and some other events. All are auditioned regularly and receive free singing tuition.
The choir is directed by Katy Lavinia Cooper (Director of Chapel Music) and accompanied by Kevin Bowyer (University Organist).
The Chapel Organ was built by Henry Willis III in 1927 and was most recently refurbished by Harrison & Harrison of Durham in 2005. Please see Chapel Organ Specification.
Choral Music for the Solstice
The Chapel Choir’s annual late-night concert for the longest day, this year including John Rutter’s Hymn to the Creator of Light, and highlights from the Chapel Choir’s upcoming tour to the Outer Hebrides. Free concert, no advance booking needed but strictly first come, first served. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
Music in the University
Date: Thursday 19 June 2025
Time: 21:00
Venue: University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel
Category: Concerts and music
The Chapel Choir’s annual late-night concert for the longest day, this year including John Rutter’s Hymn to the Creator of Light, and highlights from the Chapel Choir’s upcoming tour to the Outer Hebrides. Free concert, no advance booking needed but strictly first come, first served. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
Including music by:
John Rutter
Duare Lobo
Phillip Cook
Emily Doolittle
Katy Lavinia Cooper
Kenneth Tay
Edgar Bainton
Jonathan Williams
and more
