- Address University Avenue, West Quadrangle, , Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
- Web http://www.chapelchoir.org
- email director@chapelchoir.org
Glasgow University Chapel Choir comprises between 28 and 32 auditioned singers of mixed voices - a combination of volunteers, choral exhibitioners and professional Lay Clerks. In addition to the 11 funded choral awards, all members of the choir receive free singing tuition.
The choir is directed by James Grossmith, who is also Chorus Master of Scottish Opera. They are accompanied by the University Organist, the renowned British recitalist Kevin Bowyer, and the University Organ Scholar, Ross Luescher.
The principal function of the Chapel Choir is to sing at services held in the University Chapel at 11.00am on various Sundays, and at 5:30pm on various Tuesdays during term. As well as singing in the University, the Chapel Choir gives regular radio broadcasts and concerts, and has recorded several CDs.
The choir has also undertaken many foreign tours, including to Italy, Lativa, Lithuania, Estonia, Germany and the USA, and the choirs 12 Lessons and Carols is one of the city's most popular music events, with hundreds turning out to queue each year.
