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 Contemplations I: Palestrina 500
Celebrating 500 years since the birth of Palestrina
Music in the University
Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025
Time: 18:10 - 19:00
Venue: University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel
Category: Concerts and music
A concert marking 500 years since the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, a ‘towering figure’ in music of the late 16th century. This concert will pair Palestrina motets with more modern settings of the same text. Including works by Howells, Poulenc and Morley.
