These are
experiences
that I shall treasure
for the rest of my life
It is with great pleasure that Clare Chapel welcomes back members of the publilc to our Chapel Services for the first time since March 2019.
The Choir have begun their pre-term rehearsals and look forward to delivering their first Choral Evensong on Thursday 7th October 2021. Do take a look at our Termcard for more information on the Choir's services and concert programmes here.
There is no need for members of the congregation to book into services - we look forward to seeing you there!
more >The Choir has just returned from a fantastic to tour to Reykjavik, Iceland where they delivered a Concert and Morning Service in the beautiful Hallgrímskirkja.
What a wonderful way to end the 2020-21 academic year, we wish our leavers the very best of luck and thank them for all of their hard work!
Check out our photos here!
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The Choir have just returned from a fantastic tour around the UK, delivering concerts in Leamington Spa, Hay on Wye and Crediton. This tour marks the Choir's return to live performances after 524 days!
We are now looking forward to our return to international music-making as the Choir make their debut performance in Reykjavik, Iceland this September.
Check out our Tours page for photos!
more >Clare College has a vacancy for an Alto Lay Clerk to commence in late September 2021 on a fixed term contract of twelve months. The Lay Clerkship is open to appications from Altos, Mezzo-Sopranos and Countertenors. To sing in the College Choir for 3 services per week during full term (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday), with a rehearsal on Wednesday evening and additional services as and when. These include two or three Compline services per term, plus special services such as Ash Wednesday Vigil, Vigil for All Souls’ Day, Evensong for College Parents’ Day and Advent Carol Services.
The postholder will receive all the benefits of a Choral Scholarship at Clare, including free singing lessons with one of the College's singing teachers, free travel for concerts, recordings, broadcasts and foreign tours, and free dinner in Hall on Sundays after evensong.
The successful applicant will be paid £3,200 inclusive of holiday pay.
Application procedure:
Candidates should send their CV (including details of thier voice part), details of referees and covering letter by Friday 4 June 2021. Interviews and auditions for short-listed candidates will be held on Wednesday 16 June 2021 and can take place either in person in Clare College Chapel or online as per the applicants' wishes with the Director of Music, Graham Ross. Short-listed candidates will be asked to prepare a piece of thier choice lasting no longer than 5 minutes, and will be given some aural and sight-reading tests. An accompanist will be provided.
Job Description and Person Specification
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In celebration of Ascension Day, the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge deliver their first live performance of 2021, as a full Choir .
From the 17th-century Old Court of Clare College, Clare Choir perform Orlando Gibbons' double-choir anthem 'O clap your hands together', led by Director of Msuic, Graham Ross.
Follow the link below to watch this spectacular performance:
Gibbons: O clap your hands (Choir of Clare College Cambridge / Graham Ross) - YouTube
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Deadline for Choral Trials 2021 is 15 February 2021. Download the application form here.
more >Choir of Clare College are delighted to continue bringing music to our followers during Lockdown!
Clare Music Mondays series: a weekly online offering for members of our College community and the wider public, featuring performances given by Clare musicians past and present - some of which are recorded specially during this lockdown from their homes.
Performances will be released every Monday throughout the Lent Term, published on the Choir of Clare College’s social media pages and YouTube channel.
ClareCasts: a weekly online series from the Chapel and Choir, featuring readings, reflections and prayers from Clare members, as well as beautiful choral pieces from the Choir's archives.
ClareCasts will be released every Friday at 5pm throughout the Lent Term, published on the Choir of Clare College’s social media pages and YouTube channel.
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